The political rumor mill is officially in overdrive for the 2027 presidential election, and former President Goodluck Jonathan is right at the center of it. However, outspoken Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni has a blunt, uncompromising message for the ex-president: Do not do it.

Speaking during Wednesday’s edition of Arise TV’s The Morning Show, Rufai warned Jonathan to be deeply suspicious of the political actors currently mounting intense pressure on him to throw his hat back into the ring.

The Backstory: A Midnight Waiver Sparks Rumors

The warning comes on the heels of major political movements behind the scenes. Reports indicate that the Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially cleared Goodluck Jonathan by waiver, paving the way for him to participate in the party’s upcoming presidential primaries if he chooses.

While supporters are excited about a potential comeback, Rufai claims his insider sources indicate a much more calculated plot.

"I walked through the phone lines, and I got some messages from my sources. They are saying the plot is actually thickening, that some people are pushing you."

— Rufai Oseni, Arise News Anchor

"The Same People Who Betrayed You"

Rufai did not mince words when analyzing the motives of the politicians urging Jonathan to run. He reminded the former president of the brutal reality of the 2015 general election, where Jonathan lost his re-election bid to Muhammadu Buhari.

According to Rufai, the very people singing Jonathan's praises today are the ones who engineered his downfall over a decade ago.

Rufai's Warning Breakdown:

  • The Media Arsenal: The architects of his current push were the ones who weaponized public opinion against his administration in 2015.

  • The 2015 Disgrace: Those calling him a savior today did not find him "worthy" of leadership when he actually held the reins of power.

  • The Final Verdict: They are leading him into a political trap that will ultimately "lead him astray."

A Quick Look Back: Jonathan’s Presidential Timeline

Goodluck Jonathan's potential return to the ballot carries immense historical weight, given his unique exit from power.

Period Milestone
2010 – 2015 Served as President of Nigeria following the passing of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua.
2015 Lost the historic election to Muhammadu Buhari, famously conceding defeat before the final votes were tallied to preserve national peace.
2026 Granted an official PDP primary waiver, sparking intense nationwide debate over a 2027 comeback.

The Takeaway

Political comebacks are incredibly difficult to pull off, and in a landscape as volatile as Nigeria's, alliances change like the weather. Jonathan has built a global reputation as a peaceful elder statesman since leaving office—a legacy that a messy 2027 campaign could potentially jeopardize.