The campaign flyers circulating on social media featuring former President Goodluck Jonathan are largely misleading and have been officially declared fake. The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) released an official warning alerting the public that these posters—which depict Jonathan running alone or paired with other politicians under various party logos—are unauthorized.
Key Details Surrounding the Flyers
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- Misleading Political Logos: The posters falsely portray Jonathan as a candidate for multiple political parties. The Official PDP X Account noted that mischief-makers are actively trying to cause confusion by fabricating these alignments.
- Pairing with Other Politicians: Many of the online flyers feature unauthorized tickets pairing Jonathan with figures like former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso or Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed.
- Reaffirmation of Loyalty: The PDP confirmed that Goodluck Jonathan remains a fully registered and committed member of the PDP. He recently completed his digital membership registration in his local ward.
Ongoing 2027 Political Maneuvers
Despite the flyers themselves being labeled as fake, there is genuine political movement regarding Jonathan’s potential return ahead of the 2027 general elections:
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- PDP Committee Clearance: The Turaki-led PDP screening committee, chaired by former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu, recently cleared Jonathan on a waiver to participate in the party’s presidential primary.
- Varying Faction Dynamics: While some party elders and coalition groups are actively pleading with him to run to address Nigeria’s ongoing economic hardships, his personal media aides, such as Jude Imagwe, have stated that there is no official confirmation or evidence that Jonathan has personally purchased any presidential forms yet.
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