Anglican Primate Henry Ndukuba urges former President Goodluck Jonathan not to run for president in Nigeria’s 2027 election. Multiple reports say Ndukuba frames his advice as a way to protect Jonathan’s public standing and legacy. According to the outlets, the primate warns that a return to active partisan politics could reduce the reputation and global respect Jonathan currently enjoys as a former statesman.
The articles report that Ndukuba’s counsel is expressed in direct terms, urging Jonathan to “keep off” or “stay out” of the 2027 presidential race. While the coverage focuses primarily on the primate’s reasoning—namely the potential reputational impact of re-entering party competition—there are no details in the excerpts about Jonathan’s response, any specific political developments, or alternative candidates. The reports present Ndukuba’s intervention as a public advisory rather than an endorsement of any other figure.
Overall, the sources agree that Ndukuba is making a cautionary recommendation to Jonathan regarding participation in the 2027 presidential contest.
