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Jonathan Denies N500bn Offer to Challenge Peter Obi, Labels Report Fake News

Daily Dispatch July 6, 2026

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed as false a media report claiming he was offered N500 billion to contest against the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, in a bid to split votes in the South-South. Jonathan, through a statement issued on

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PDP NWC Urges Jonathan to Reject 2027 Presidential Endorsement Amid Party Crisis

Daily Dispatch May 30, 2026

The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Saturday as the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Abdulrahman Mohammed called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to publicly distance himself from efforts linking him to the party’s 2027 presidential ticket.The Mohammed-led NWC described the move as a “charade,” urging Jonathan to

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PDP Presents Certificate of Return to Jonathan at Abuja Convention

Daily Dispatch May 30, 2026

Former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, on Saturday received the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Certificate of Return on behalf of former President Goodluck Jonathan during the party’s National Convention held in Abuja.The certificate was presented by the PDP Interim National Working Committee led by Kabiru Turaki, SAN, in a development that has renewed political

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Just In: Court Clears Jonathan for 2027 Presidential Race

Daily Dispatch May 26, 2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election, dismissing a suit seeking to bar him from the race. The suit was filed by Johnmary Jideobi, who asked the court to restrain Jonathan from presenting himself as a presidential candidate under any political […]

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Jonathan to Supporters: Get Your Voter Cards Before Calling for 2027 Bid

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2026

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has challenged supporters urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election to first participate actively in the democratic process by obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Speaking on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with youth groups and members of the Coalition for Jonathan 2027, Jonathan said many of those calling […]

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Jonathan Rebuts Atiku, Defends His Record in Office

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has responded to criticism from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, maintaining that he did his utmost while leading the country, even as he acknowledged the inevitability of mistakes in governance. The remarks follow Atiku’s recent television interview, where he characterized Jonathan as inexperienced and implied that this