A pro-President Bola Tinubu group in Ondo State, the Progressive Network for Tinubu (PNT), has declared that President Tinubu faces no serious opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The group also cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against returning to the race, warning that such a move would “end in embarrassment.”
This follows reports on social media suggesting that Jonathan may be planning a comeback under an undisclosed political platform. The speculation intensified after a legal practitioner, Johnmary Jideobi, filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to restrain Jonathan from contesting the 2027 election.
Speaking during the inauguration of the group’s local government structures across the 18 local councils of Ondo State, PNT Director-General, Mr. Olumide Obadele, urged Jonathan to preserve his reputation as a statesman by staying out of the contest.
“I can tell you that Jonathan will not run at the end of the day. The Constitution is clear about it, and there’s no need to twist it. If he insists, he will only end up embarrassed and rubbished,” Obadele said.
He argued that opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and African Democratic Congress (ADC), are “on life support” and lack the capacity to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
“Political parties such as the PDP, Labour Party, and ADC are in the ICU and lack the organisation and national appeal needed to challenge the APC. For me, 2027 is a done deal,” he added.
Obadele noted that the group was intensifying grassroots mobilisation to boost political participation in Ondo State, where only about 28 per cent of registered voters turned out in the last general elections.
He said PNT’s focus was now on civic education and political engagement, especially among youths and elites who often limit their political involvement to social media.
“Our goal is to awaken the remaining 70 per cent of voters who stayed home during the last polls. We’re engaging communities, civil groups, and youth organisations to enlighten them about Asiwaju’s leadership and achievements. We want Yoruba land to stand solidly behind him,” he said.
Civil Society Groups Condemn Suit Against Jonathan
Meanwhile, civil society organisations in Delta State have condemned the lawsuit seeking to bar former President Jonathan from contesting, describing it as “politically motivated” and “a gross abuse of judicial process.”
The Director-General of the Young Nigerian Rights Organisation, Mr. Victor Ojei, in a statement issued in Asaba, called for the immediate dismissal of the suit, arguing that it was “legally baseless and morally wrong.”
“Dr. Jonathan’s assumption of office in 2010 followed the tragic passing of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua — a constitutional transition rather than an election. His initial tenure was incomplete and constitutionally distinct from a full presidential term,” Ojei stated.
He further contended that the plaintiff lacks locus standi to institute the case, stressing that it was “a speculative petition driven by political interests rather than constitutional principles.”
The group urged the judiciary to guard its integrity and resist political manipulation, adding that democracy thrives on inclusion, not exclusion.
“To attempt to silence a citizen’s political right before he has even declared interest in the race is not only unconstitutional but a dangerous precedent for our democracy,” the statement added.
It therefore called on the Federal High Court to dismiss the case without hesitation.
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