Peter Obi, Jonathan, and Makinde Position Themselves to

Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra and 2023 presidential candidate, has framed himself as a reform‑focused, technocratic alternative to the ruling APC, emphasizing anti‑corruption, economic diversification and youth empowerment. Goodluck Jonathan, the former president who returned to politics as a PDP stalwart, positioned himself as the party’s senior statesman and kingmaker, rallying former allies and endorsing candidates who promise to restore the PDP’s “change” agenda and regional balance. Bauchi Governor Bala Makinde, a PDP governor, has presented himself as a pragmatic, development‑oriented leader, aligning with the party’s national platform while stressing good‑governance, infrastructure projects and security improvements to boost his... Views Nigeria