The opposition Peoples Democratic Party has thrown its weight behind the call for former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the presidential race for 2027.
In the past few weeks, there has been a growing rumour that northern elites and politicians are not happy with President Bola Tinubu’s administration and subtly yearning for a change of government in the next election.
Four days ago, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, also lent his voice to the agitation, vowing to jettison his presidential ambition if Jonathan agrees to contest.
Mohammed gave his blessing at an event organised by a non-governmental organisation, Save Africa Initiative, in Abuja.
According to him, the former President has the requisite experience to revamp the economy and would do a good job if given a second mandate to manage the country.
Reacting in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, the…