Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- A major political twist may be unfolding ahead of the 2027 presidential election, as a close ally of former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that the ex-leader is being positioned to challenge President Bola Tinubu.

The News Chronicle gathered that the unnamed ally, a fellow member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said consultations are already underway, with Jonathan reportedly accepting to run on the PDP platform to "rescue Nigeria" from deepening poverty and hardship.

The source said the push for Jonathan's comeback is being championed by influential Nigerian elders and political leaders who believe his previous six-year administration brought relative economic stability and national unity.

"The plan...