Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, at his Abuja residence.

Although details of the meeting remain undisclosed, political observers believe it may not be unconnected with ongoing consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Jonathan, who lost his re-election bid in 2015, has long been the subject of speculation regarding a possible return to the presidential race. His latest engagement with the leadership of the ADC is expected to heighten such rumours, especially as political alignments and realignments gather momentum across party lines.

Neither Jonathan nor the ADC chairman has issued an official statement on the outcome of the meeting at the time of filing this report.