A renewed political wind is blowing: Mathias Baba Tsado, ex-presidential aspirant for the Action Democratic Party (ADP), has urged associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan to persuade him to contest in Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, citing his integrity, leadership, and the current national disarray.

“Please… the Nigerian people need you.”

Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily, Tsado pleaded:

“Those who have his contacts… should speak to him… ‘Please come and run, sir, because the Nigerian people today need you.’” Channels Television

He emphasized Jonathan’s dignified statesmanship, recalling how he gracefully conceded defeat in 2015, demonstrating that “his ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian” — a gesture that earned him lasting public goodwill.

Rumor or Reality?

Jonathan’s potential comeback has sparked speculation.

• The Africa Report highlights ongoing rumors and analyses the feasibility of a Jonathan comeback in 2027.
• Meanwhile, political tensions simmer as supporters across parties—especially the PDP—hint that they’d welcome his return, assuming internal discussions haven’t fully settled

Mathias Tsado’s appeal reflects a yearning among certain segments of Nigerians for the return of a peaceful, trusted former leader. Yet, until Jonathan speaks, his potential political return remains speculative. For now, the 2027 race remains open and fluid, with multiple contenders jockeying for position—and the nation’s future hanging in the balance.