Has Jonathan Expressed Interest? – Wike Shuts Down 2027 Presidential Speculation

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has dismissed speculations that former president Goodluck Jonathan will run in the 2027 presidential election.

Wike argued that a politician cannot be said to be in a race unless he indicates interest.

Naija News reports that the Minister stated this on Monday while fielding questions during his monthly media parley in Abuja.

Wike argued that no politician is being pressured or persuaded by the public to contest elections, insisting that aspirants usually signal their interest before receiving support.

He maintained that narratives suggesting that political figures are being persuaded by the public to seek office are often misleading.

Wike asserted  that individuals who eventually contest elections usually have already expressed interest, either directly or indirectly, before supporters begin mobilising around them.

He said: “You don’t go and bring somebody to run. Somebody will say, “I prefer to run and come talk to you.”

“Nobody sits there to say, I mean…, nobody comes to you.

“When you hear sometimes politicians say people want me to come out, nobody wants anybody to come out. Nobody is sleeping inside and people will say come and run for an election. It’s either you have shown signal that you are interested.

“Did Jonathan ever express interest? He’s a former President and people should respect him. Nobody knows a candidate by body language.”