Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has cautioned against growing calls for former President Goodluck Jonathan to return to active partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the pressure as misplaced and driven by frustration over Nigeria’s current political and economic situation.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Lamido said Jonathan occupies a unique position as a former Nigerian leader and should not be drawn into what he described as a “murky political arena” dominated by self-serving actors.
He argued that the former president has attained the status of a respected global statesman and should be allowed to maintain that dignity.
“It is unfair and ill-opportune to drag his person into the current murky political arena populated by unserious, self-seeking and self-serving characters,” Lamido stated.
The former governor also criticised the state of political parties in Nigeria, saying many lacked ideology and were only focused on capturing power ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to him, the renewed calls for Jonathan’s return do not necessarily reflect a structured political agenda, but rather the growing frustration among Nigerians over the state of the nation.
“The call for President Jonathan to hop into the political arena, no matter how well-intentioned, stems from the helplessness and hopelessness Nigeria has found itself,” he wrote.
Lamido warned that Jonathan should be cautious of what he described as “ego-caressing” appeals from political actors and supporters urging him to return to contest.
“While the call is appreciated, it is a desperation call lacking in any depth beyond being a ventilator of frustration,” he added.
He maintained that the former president remains an important national figure whose future political involvement, if any, should be carefully considered rather than rushed into the heated 2027 political environment.
Ibrahim Shuaibu
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