Oshiomhole Says Jonathan Has No Chance Against APC in 2027, Urges Him to Protect Legacy

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has said former President Goodluck Jonathan would face an uphill battle if he decides to contest the 2027 presidential election against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Oshiomhole argued that Jonathan’s political influence in the South-South has weakened significantly since 2015, making it nearly impossible for him to mount a credible challenge.

“We will defeat him flatly if he comes out because now, the South-South is no longer PDP, so where is he going to start from?” Oshiomhole said.

The former Edo State governor added that only those who do not wish Jonathan well would encourage him to return to active politics, cautioning that doing so could tarnish his hard-earned legacy.

“How can Jonathan be a threat? We defeated him before, when PDP was truly PDP. If a man had a PDP at its peak and was defeated, only his enemy would push him to contest again,” he stated.

Oshiomhole urged Jonathan to maintain his status as a respected statesman rather than seek another term after already serving eight years.

“If I were advising him, I would say, Sir, preserve this status. You governed for eight years; you don’t need to govern for nine. He has shown that you can remain relevant and at peace even out of power,” he said.

He also commended Jonathan for his historic concession in the 2015 election, describing it as a move that enhanced his global reputation.