Jonathan Absent as PDP Faction Awaits 2027 Nomination Form

Former President Goodluck Jonathan was absent on Monday as a PDP faction waited for his nomination form submission ahead of the 2027 election.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan speaking at an event regarding the 2027 election.

Anticipation regarding the 2027 presidential election took a different turn on Monday. Former President Goodluck Jonathan failed to appear for the scheduled submission of his nomination form. This development has caught many political observers by surprise.

The event was organized by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This group, backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, had previously announced that Jonathan would be screened as a presidential aspirant. The screening was slated for Tuesday, but the process hit a wall before it could even begin.

Lere Olayinka, a prominent PDP chieftain, confirmed the sudden change of plans. In a post on his official Facebook page, he revealed the confusion that played out at the venue. According to him, the Turaki-led PDP group was left waiting for hours.

They had expected the former President to arrive and formalize his interest in the race. The group reportedly waited from the morning hours until 4 pm. However, Jonathan did not show up to submit the required documents.

With the former leader nowhere to be found, the faction had to make a difficult decision. The planned submission has now been postponed indefinitely. This silence from Jonathan leaves his actual political intentions shrouded in mystery.

For now, supporters who were hoping for a clear signal ahead of the 2027 polls are left in the dark. The failure to submit the form raises fresh questions about his alliance with this specific PDP faction.