ABUJA, Nigeria — Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday, September 25, 2025, held a closed-door meeting with David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and senior figures of the party in Abuja, fuelling renewed speculation about his political future.
The meeting came just hours after the ADC convened its first national caucus session in the capital.
Neither Jonathan nor the ADC disclosed the substance of the discussions.
Jonathan, who governed Nigeria from 2010 to 2015, has kept silent on whether he intends to contest the 2027 presidential election.
However, his engagement with the ADC leadership has intensified speculation that he may be weighing a return to frontline politics.
Under Nigeria’s constitution, Jonathan remains eligible to serve one more four-year term, having completed the remainder of Umaru Yar’Adua’s presidency following his death in 2010, before winning a full term in 2011.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which Jonathan once led, has also signalled interest in his potential candidacy.
Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi State, and Abba Moro, senator representing Benue South, have both confirmed that the party has been reaching out to Jonathan to consider contesting under its banner.
For the PDP, which lost power in 2015 after 16 years in office, Jonathan’s name carries political weight that could help consolidate support ahead of a fierce contest expected in 2027.
The ADC, now led by Mark, has been working to strengthen its national profile as a coalition platform for opposition figures.
Jonathan’s meeting with the party’s hierarchy adds to speculation that he may be exploring alliances beyond his former party.
