Turaki insists Jonathan remains PDP member amid 2027 speculation

Turaki-led PDP faction confirms former President Goodluck Jonathan remains a member of the party after he recently completed digital membership registration in his ward. The group dismissed social media campaign posters linking Jonathan to other political parties ahead of 2027 elections as misleading.

The faction spokesperson issued a statement Saturday clarifying that Jonathan reaffirmed his membership during a recent meeting with the party's interim National Working Committee. The clarification comes as some campaign materials portray Jonathan as a presidential candidate or pair him with various politicians as potential running mates.

The group noted Nigerian law prohibits individuals from belonging to multiple parties simultaneously and urged INEC and the public to disregard any registration records associating Jonathan with parties outside the PDP. This development could significantly impact 2027 presidential positioning as parties scramble to secure endorsements and coalition possibilities.

With multiple factions within major parties positioning themselves ahead of 2027, does Jonathan's continued PDP membership signal party loyalty or strategic positioning for potential cross-party alliances?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/10/2027-jonathan-remains-pdp-member-turaki-led-faction-insists/