Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has denied reports suggesting he is in talks with former President Goodluck Jonathan to form a political alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Obi’s media aide and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, made the clarification in an interview, describing the reports as false and speculative.

“My principal and the former president have a very good working relationship and know each other very well. So, seeing them talk to each other does not mean anything,” Tanko explained.
“It should not be translated to mean anything other than a platonic discussion on how to move this country forward. There’s no discussion or pact around 2027.”

Tanko further disclosed that he was present during their recent meeting in Ghana, adding that no political agreement or alliance talks took place.

“Even when they met in Ghana, I was there. So, there was nothing like that,” he said.

In September, Obi had shared a photo of himself and Jonathan after a meeting, describing it as a fruitful discussion on national issues.

“Today in Abuja, I met with my very dear elder brother, statesman, and leader, former President Goodluck Jonathan. We had a fruitful closed-door meeting and discussed the state of our dear nation,” Obi wrote at the time.

The clarification comes amid growing speculation about potential political realignments ahead of the 2027 polls and renewed calls for Jonathan to contest for the presidency once again.

In August, one of Jonathan’s close allies within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) disclosed that several groups were urging the former president to run, claiming discussions were at an advanced stage.

According to the ally, the move was driven by concerns over Nigeria’s deepening poverty, economic hardship, and widespread suffering, which many believe require experienced leadership to address.

However, neither Jonathan nor his spokesperson has publicly confirmed any intention to return to the race.