Youths urge Jonathan to contest in 2027 presidential election
Hundreds of youths gathered at the Abuja residence of Goodluck Jonathan, calling on him to run for president in the upcoming 2027 elections. The demonstration, led by the Coalition for Goodluck Jonathan, featured chants and placards urging the former president to return to politics. Tom Ohikere, the coalition’s National President, emphasized that their demand follows months of nationwide consultations. Although Jonathan did not meet the demonstrators, calls for his candidacy continue to grow.
Key takeaways
- The Coalition for Goodluck Jonathan organized a rally at Goodluck Jonathan’s Abuja residence, urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election.
- Demonstrators disrupted traffic and displayed placards, calling for Jonathan to return to active politics.
- Tom Ohikere stated that the group had consulted nationwide for six months before the protest.
- The rally adds to previous campaigns, including a similar push in 2022 for Jonathan to run in the 2023 elections.
- Jonathan has not publicly declared interest in the 2027 race and has maintained a statesman role since leaving office.
