The Presidency on Monday said former President Goodluck Jonathan has the right to contest the 2027 presidential election but insisted Nigerians would not forget what it called his “disastrous record” in office.
In a statement, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, dismissed recent comments by Professor Jerry Gana suggesting Jonathan could return on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform and defeat Tinubu.
“Jonathan reserves the right to run if he wishes. President Tinubu will wholeheartedly welcome him if he decides to enter the race. But Jonathan will have his date in the court of the land on his eligibility and his encounter with the people over his dismal record,” Onanuga said.
He accused Jonathan of mismanaging Nigeria’s economy between 2010 and 2015, alleging that his administration depleted foreign reserves, mismanaged oil revenues, and diverted security funds.
By contrast, Onanuga said President Tinubu had “stabilised the economy,” pointing to reforms in fuel pricing and foreign exchange, GDP growth of 4.23% in Q2 2025, reduced inflation at 20.12%, and restored investor confidence.
“The nation has turned the corner. The PDP broke the economy; President Tinubu is fixing it,” he declared.
