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The Digest:

According to reports in TheCable, the Presidency has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan is free to contest the 2027 elections. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu, added that while Jonathan is welcome, Nigerians will not forget his "dismal record in office."

Key Points:
  • The Presidency has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan is free to contest the 2027 elections.
  • Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga issued the response on behalf of President Bola Tinubu.
  • The statement was a direct reaction to claims by former Minister Jerry Gana.
  • Onanuga said that while Jonathan is welcome to run, Nigerians will not forget his "dismal record in office."
  • The comment sets the stage for a potential political showdown based on legacy and past governance.
  • The presidency's swift response indicates it is preparing for all potential opposition candidates.
  • This marks one of the first major verbal exchanges in the lead-up to the 2027 elections.
This response frames the upcoming political contest not just as a battle for the future, but as a referendum on past leadership, attempting to define the narrative around a potential opponent before a campaign even formally begins.

Sources: TheCable