2027: SDP says defeating Jonathan isn’t the issue; we’re targeting Tinubu.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has clarified that its focus is not on defeating former President Goodluck Jonathan but on unseating current President Bola Tinubu.

During an interview on Trust TV, the party’s presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, made the statement on Wednesday.

Adebayo was responding to reports that Jonathan is considering a run in the upcoming presidential election.

“Defeating Goodluck Jonathan is not our problem. Our plan is to defeat Tinubu. If it’s not a case where people have kidnapped his image and brand, Jonathan is coming out to run, I would welcome that because it means that at least he would bring a perspective,” Adebayo said.

He added, “He’s been in the office before. He must have learned one or two things and would want to explain why Nigerians kicked him out of office in the first place. And what lessons he’s learnt from that.”

“He would also explain why he could not handle insecurity, why a lot of money was lost under his administration and what he wants to do about that now, and so many other things he couldn’t do.”

“He’s gone round the world now and is a well‑known international statesman. He has seen how democracy works. He’s a wiser person now,” Adebayo concluded.