Jude Imagwe, the former Special Adviser to Goodluck Jonathan, has dismissed viral speculations linking his former boss to the 2027 presidential race. He clarified that the former leader has not mandated any individual or political bloc to declare an interest in the nation’s top office on his behalf ahead of schedule.
According to a video posted on the Official YouTube channel of News Central TV on Wednesday May 20, 2026, while discussing the internal crisis rocking the People’s Democratic Party, Jude Imagwe stated, “if Goodluck Jonathan is contesting, he shouldn’t be announced by proxy, people should not announce for him whether he is contesting or not.”
The political commentator maintained that Jonathan possesses a courageous character and remains fully capable of communicating his personal decisions directly to the public when necessary. Imagwe noted that unauthorized groups rushing to the media space to push candidacies without verified consent only end up generating unnecessary friction within the opposition ranks.
The ongoing internal squabbles regarding waivers and automatic tickets within the main opposition party continue to fuel intense public debate. Analysts observe that these premature declarations often serve personal agendas rather than reflecting the actual intentions of the political heavyweights involved, thereby misleading voters who are eager for genuine guidance.
In his concluding remarks, Imagwe advised eager loyalists and distinct party factions to respect the political process and stop dragging the elder statesman’s reputation into media calculations. He emphasized that deliberate silence at this stage carries specific strategic weight and should not be exploited for cheap political relevance by any association.
