The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reportedly weighing the possibility of granting former President Goodluck Jonathan an automatic presidential ticket for the 2027 election—on the condition that he returns to the party and becomes more politically active. This was disclosed by the PDP’s National Financial Secretary, Daniel Woyengikuro, in an exclusive interview in Abuja. Woyengikuro highlighted Jonathan’s enduring political relevance, describing him as the party’s national leader and a significant force in Nigeria’s political landscape. “Is he not the best candidate for us at this moment? He is not just a former president; he is the leader of the party now. Aside from [former President Olusegun] Obasanjo, the next person in line is him. Goodluck Jonathan is the national leader of this party,” Woyengikuro said. He confirmed that the PDP has been consulting with Jonathan and his associates, aiming to bring him back into the party’s mainstream leadership as part of a larger strategy to reposition the party and address Nigeria’s growing political and economic challenges. “Nigeria has reached a point where we need to salvage this country — for our generation and for those to come,” Woyengikuro added. “When we talk about the Southern Presidency, someone like Goodluck Jonathan stands out.” When asked directly if the party would consider granting Jonathan an automatic ticket, Woyengikuro responded emphatically: “For me, that’s what I firmly stand for. You can quote me anywhere — I want him to come. An automatic ticket for him, as it stands now. Because we must salvage both this party and the nation.” He further asserted that Jonathan’s return would significantly reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections. Woyengikuro also praised Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, calling him a “vibrant leader” and a strong candidate from the South capable of bridging Nigeria’s generational divide. “These are the two main individuals I stand for: Goodluck Jonathan and Seyi Makinde,” he concluded.