A group called Team New Nigeria (TNN) has sparked speculation about former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential return to politics in 2027 by plastering campaign posters featuring his portrait across key locations in Kano State.
The posters, emblazoned with the slogan “Team New Nigeria 2027: The Goodluck Nigeria Needs—Dr. Goodluck Jonathan,” appeared prominently at high-traffic areas such as the Gyadi-Gyadi/Zoo Road flyover, Kofar Nasarawa, and State Road.
Led by Modibbo Yakubu Farakwai, the group has also set up a harmonisation committee in Kano to push its agenda forward.
However, it remains unclear if Jonathan has endorsed the campaign, as his spokesperson, Okechukwu Eze, has not responded to requests for comment.
Farakwai explained that the group’s initiative was driven by widespread public demand for a fresh direction in Nigerian politics.
He emphasized that Nigerians are calling for a transformation in governance, with many desiring a new party and leadership to address the country’s challenges.
With 26,382,000 registered voters across the country, TNN is actively working towards registering as a political party.
Farakwai shared that the group has developed a logo, flag, manifesto, and constitution, and has begun discussions with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to formalize its political registration.
The move mirrors a similar situation in 2022 when supporters of Jonathan, under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), purchased nomination forms for him to run in the 2023 presidential election.
Jonathan, however, distanced himself from the attempt, despite a Federal High Court ruling in Bayelsa State that declared him eligible to run again, stating that no law could prevent him from contesting after serving two terms as president.
