BREAKING: 2027: I'll consult widely - Jonathan indicates interest in presidential election
Jonathan said he will consult broadly before deciding on a 2027 run, after supporters marched to his office urging him to contest.
- On Thursday in Abuja, Former President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed he will consult broadly before deciding whether to participate in the 2027 Presidential election.
- Supporters marched to his office calling on him to contest, prompting Jonathan to emphasize the importance of peace and credible elections in Nigeria.
- Highlighting his experience, Jonathan noted he has observed elections in more than 14 African countries, stating "Presidential race is not a computer game."
- Jonathan urged young Nigerians to play active roles in the democratic process, noting that more than 80% of the supporters present were young people.
- The former President warned that Unpatriotic citizens destroy their nation, emphasizing that only patriotic citizens build their nations and peace remains essential.
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2027: ‘Presidential race is not computer game; I’ll consult widely’ – Jonathan
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has said that he will consult widely before taking a decision on the forthcoming 2027 presidential election. Read Also: I made mistakes, but did my best – Jonathan replies Atiku President Jonathan said this on Thursday when a group of supporters came calling at his office Abuja office, urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election. They told him, “Because of our genuine fear of (Nigeria’s) possible…
BREAKING: 2027: I'll consult widely - Jonathan indicates interest in presidential election
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that he will embark on consultations over possible participation in the forthcoming 2027 presidential election. Jonathan stated this on Thursday in Abuja. The development comes after a group supporters marched to his office calling on him to contest the presidential election. “It’s only patriotic citizens that build their nations. Unpatriotic citizens will destroy their nation, take the money to a…
Investors Reprice Nigeria Risk as 2027 Election Cycle Signals Intensify
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