Mathias Tsado, a former presidential aspirant of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), has called on ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting that Nigeria urgently needs his leadership.
Tsado, who also contested as the presidential candidate of the Liberation Movement in 2019, made the appeal on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.
He argued that Jonathan’s return to Aso Rock remains the most viable solution to Nigeria’s worsening economic and security challenges.
“We need him back in 2027. This is not about politics but about saving Nigeria. He has the experience, the temperament, and the vision to bring our country back from the brink,” Tsado said.
The former presidential hopeful noted that Jonathan’s previous administration laid down democratic values and reforms that could be revived to restore stability. He added that many Nigerians still regard Jonathan as a unifying figure.
He urged Jonathan’s allies to speak with one voice in persuading him to run, stressing that Nigeria was at a critical turning point.
“Those around him should speak to him with one voice. Nigeria needs him more than ever. His leadership style is what can calm tensions and redirect the economy,” he said.
The call comes amid growing speculation about possible contenders for the 2027 election. Jonathan has not indicated any interest in returning to the race, but Tsado maintained that the former leader remained the country’s best hope for recovery.
