The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan against returning to the 2027 presidential race, saying he should continue to serve Nigeria as a respected statesman instead.
Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, Wike noted persistent rumours that Jonathan might vie for the presidency again on the PDP platform, though the ex-president has not publicly addressed the speculation.
“I know Jonathan very well. He enjoys being respected internationally as a statesman and I believe he will continue in that role,” Wike remarked.
He sharply criticised those encouraging Jonathan’s return, arguing they are the very figures who undermined him during the 2015 election.
“People pushing Jonathan — what strength do they have? Were they not the same people who worked against him in 2015?” he queried.
