Focus on aviation, not Jonathan’s candidacy, PDP fires back at Keyamo

File: Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.

The Tanimu Turaki faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of growing nervous over the prospect of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s return to power in 2027, dismissing recent comments by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo as evidence of the ruling party’s anxiety over the increasing calls for Jonathan’s candidacy.

Turaki-led PDP faction, through its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, on Tuesday urged Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo to focus on challenges in the aviation sector and governance issues rather than the internal affairs of the party.

On Saturday, the Turaki-led PDP faction announced former President Jonathan as its 2027 presidential candidate in absentia.

In response, the Aviation Minister called on Jonathan to disassociate himself from both the party and the race.