Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State, has clarified that former President Goodluck Jonathan has not endorsed his bid for the presidency in 2027
Obi, in a recent interview, explained that while he met with Jonathan as part of his political consultations, the former President’s support was not an official endorsement at this time.
According to The Punch, Obi’s former campaign spokesman, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, provided insight into the closed-door meeting between Obi and Jonathan.
Tanko explained that the meeting was part of Obi’s wider outreach strategy to secure support from national leaders ahead of the 2027 elections.
Tanko stated, “The visit was to appeal to national leaders to support Obi’s candidacy. Nigerian youths have shown that he is their preferred candidate, and we want to fill the leadership gap from the southeastern part of the country.” He added that the meeting also addressed the need for greater representation for the southeast, especially in the post-Civil War era.
Reflecting on Obi’s contributions during Jonathan’s presidency, Tanko emphasized that Obi played a crucial role in Jonathan’s government. “We believe it’s time for Jonathan to lend his support to Obi’s candidacy,” Tanko said.
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