Former President Goodluck Jonathan has received former Kano State Governor and immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, at his residence in Abuja.
Ganduje paid a courtesy visit to the former President, with a video of the meeting circulating on social media on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Details of their discussions were not immediately made public.
The meeting comes amid increased political consultations and activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ganduje’s visit also comes days after Jonathan expressed confidence in APC candidates contesting various positions in Bayelsa East ahead of the 2027 polls.
Jonathan made the remarks at his residence in Yenagoa while receiving a delegation led by former Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (rtd.).
The former President reportedly acknowledged the credentials of the APC candidates presented to him and urged politicians to use public office to serve their constituents and promote development.
NDC Denies Alleged Dickson Plot
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports alleging that its National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, is planning to sabotage the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 election.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, made the clarification in a statement issued on Monday.
Director described the reports as “beer-parlour talk and murmurs” and insisted that Dickson has no secret or open agreement with the APC to undermine the NDC’s presidential ticket.
According to him, Dickson could have taken what he described as the “easy way out” by joining the APC but instead chose to remain with the NDC and work with like-minded individuals to build the party.
Director further maintained that Dickson’s political record did not support allegations that he would work against his own party’s presidential candidate and running mate.
The NDC spokesperson said the party decided to respond to the claims to prevent what it described as repeated falsehoods from gaining wider acceptance.
The development comes as political consultations and realignments continue across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.
