A pressure group, the Eastern Union (EU), has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan not to run for the presidency during the 2027 general election.
EU, a pressure group championing the political realignment of the Old Eastern Region, said Jonathan had no chance to win “if he dares to come out in the next election.”
The EU’s position was contained in a statement issued by its National President, Charles Anike.
“The motives of those urging and projecting him are wrong. Mr. Jonathan must be careful and watch it, or else he will regret it because the calculation may tarnish his good image.
“Those projecting him are doing so for selfish political reasons. They want him to come and do one term and then hand power over to the North. But they don’t consider the fact that Jonathan’s coming up will only destroy the chances and the strong united forces of the opposition.
“If they push him through to contest without taking into account, or considering the benefits of a united opposition, then they have only indirectly given a clear and soft landing to President Bola Tinubu and his APC allies to continue in office in 2027.”
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Anike advised former President Jonathan to halt his presidential election and “retain his good name to continue to enjoy the euphoria of his good political credibility.”
“Jonathan should publicly throw his weight behind a sellable and credible candidate from the South, especially from the Eastern Region.
His ultimate goal should be to dethrone the APC-led federal government. That will go a very long way to add to his political achievements and demonstration of love and commitment to the freedom of the common man in Nigeria.
“Contesting the 2027 presidential election is not the way for Jonathan. He must therefore be sensitive and avoid being used by the gullible politicians.”