By Miracle Ogunde
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, presidential posters of former President Goodluck Jonathan have been sighted across major streets in Kano.
This fuels speculations about his possible return to contest the nations number one seat.
It was gathered that the posters were seen at strategic locations such as Gyadi-Gyadi/Zoo Road flyover, Kofar Nasarawa, and State Road, featuring messages like “Team New Nigeria 2027; The Goodluck Nigeria Needs—Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.”
The recent campaign posters are said to be spearheaded by a political movement known as Team New Nigeria, which has been promoting its activities across the country.
TNN leader, Modibbo Farakwai, when contacted, explained that the group’s efforts are informed by public demand for transformative leadership.
“Nigerians are yearning for change and for new party faces to drive that change. They want a transformation in the culture and efficacy of governance at all levels,” Farakwai said.
TNN has constituted a harmonisation committee in Kano State and is on the verge of registering as a political party with the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Already, the group is claiming to have mobilised 26,382,000 registered voters across Nigeria and has developed essential party structures, including a flag, logo, constitution, and manifesto.
Jonathan’s spokesperson, Okechukwu Eze, has yet to comment on the matter.
When contacted for his reaction, a foundation member of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, said Jonathan, like other qualified Nigerians, is at liberty to contest for the presidential race.
Yakasai added, “Jonathan did not complete his second mandate, as he lost the race to former president Muhammadu Buhari. This is another opportunity for him to complete his tenure.”
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