Northern Nigerian political leaders are working behind the scenes to persuade former President Goodluck Jonathan to run in the 2027 presidential election. The effort has intensified following dissatisfaction with the current Bola Tinubu-led administration, particularly highlighted by the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. Despite Jonathan’s current focus on international assignments, key figures like Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed have expressed their willingness to step aside if Jonathan decides to run. The Northern elite, discontented with the Tinubu administration, view Jonathan as a trustworthy and experienced leader who could address the region’s concerns. However, Jonathan remains non-committal at this stage.