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Former President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to formally submit his presidential nomination forms today, according to sources close to his political camp.
The move would signal his first concrete step toward contesting the 2027 election, months after hinting at the possibility of returning to Aso Rock, reports Daily Independent.
Party officials from the Tanimu Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee (INWC), say Jonathan has been in consultations with stakeholders across the country, weighing support from his former party and other political platforms.
His potential entry has stirred debate within political circles, with some viewing his experience and national profile as an asset, while others question the dynamics of a former president seeking a second stint.
If he submits the forms, it would end weeks of speculation fueled by his recent public engagements and meetings with party leaders. Analysts note that Jonathan’s candidacy could reshape the race by appealing to voters seeking continuity, stability, and a figure perceived as less partisan.
His 2011–2015 administration remains a reference point in discussions on governance and electoral reforms.
Today’s expected action will clarify whether Jonathan moves from hinting to a full-fledged campaign.
