APC Lagos Dismisses Speculations on Jonathan’s Possible 2027 Comeback
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to growing speculation that former President Goodluck Jonathan may contest the 2027 presidential election, describing his political relevance as uncertain in today’s Nigeria.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Jonathan — who lost his re-election bid in 2015 to the late President Muhammadu Buhari — is being urged by some of his supporters to return to the race.
In a statement on Friday, the APC Lagos spokesperson, Mr. Seye Oladejo, said while Jonathan’s peaceful handover of power in 2015 earned him widespread respect, Nigeria has since moved beyond the politics of “sentiment, nostalgia, and symbolism.”
“The challenges of today and tomorrow require bold, capable, and forward-thinking leadership — not a return to the comfort of a past that was far from perfect. Let it be clear: good luck alone is not a governance strategy,” Oladejo stated.
He argued that Jonathan’s administration (2010–2015) left behind deep structural problems, including corruption, insecurity, and economic stagnation. He cautioned Nigerians against viewing the period through “rose-tinted glasses,” stressing that emotion cannot drive economic reform, and sentimentality will not fix insecurity, unemployment, or the power sector.
Oladejo also pointed out the constitutional and political complications of a possible Jonathan candidacy, noting that having already served more than one term, any attempt to return could spark legal battles and political instability.
He further highlighted Jonathan’s “flirtation with the APC” and absence from the PDP’s rebuilding process, saying such moves raise doubts about his political clarity and loyalty.
The Lagos APC insisted that the party is committed to progressive reforms and fresh leadership that reflects the aspirations of Nigeria’s youthful population.
“The future of Nigeria does not lie in recycled leadership but in visionary governance rooted in integrity, innovation, and resilience,” Oladejo said.
While acknowledging Jonathan as a respected elder statesman whose legacy of peaceful democratic transition is secure, the APC urged Nigerians to prioritize capable and transformative leadership over “emotional shortcuts” as the 2027 elections approach.
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to growing speculation that former President Goodluck Jonathan may contest the 2027 presidential election, describing his political relevance as uncertain in today’s Nigeria.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Jonathan — who lost his re-election bid in 2015 to the late President Muhammadu Buhari — is being urged by some of his supporters to return to the race.
In a statement on Friday, the APC Lagos spokesperson, Mr. Seye Oladejo, said while Jonathan’s peaceful handover of power in 2015 earned him widespread respect, Nigeria has since moved beyond the politics of “sentiment, nostalgia, and symbolism.”
“The challenges of today and tomorrow require bold, capable, and forward-thinking leadership — not a return to the comfort of a past that was far from perfect. Let it be clear: good luck alone is not a governance strategy,” Oladejo stated.
He argued that Jonathan’s administration (2010–2015) left behind deep structural problems, including corruption, insecurity, and economic stagnation. He cautioned Nigerians against viewing the period through “rose-tinted glasses,” stressing that emotion cannot drive economic reform, and sentimentality will not fix insecurity, unemployment, or the power sector.
Oladejo also pointed out the constitutional and political complications of a possible Jonathan candidacy, noting that having already served more than one term, any attempt to return could spark legal battles and political instability.
He further highlighted Jonathan’s “flirtation with the APC” and absence from the PDP’s rebuilding process, saying such moves raise doubts about his political clarity and loyalty.
The Lagos APC insisted that the party is committed to progressive reforms and fresh leadership that reflects the aspirations of Nigeria’s youthful population.
“The future of Nigeria does not lie in recycled leadership but in visionary governance rooted in integrity, innovation, and resilience,” Oladejo said.
While acknowledging Jonathan as a respected elder statesman whose legacy of peaceful democratic transition is secure, the APC urged Nigerians to prioritize capable and transformative leadership over “emotional shortcuts” as the 2027 elections approach.
APC Lagos Dismisses Speculations on Jonathan’s Possible 2027 Comeback
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to growing speculation that former President Goodluck Jonathan may contest the 2027 presidential election, describing his political relevance as uncertain in today’s Nigeria.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Jonathan — who lost his re-election bid in 2015 to the late President Muhammadu Buhari — is being urged by some of his supporters to return to the race.
In a statement on Friday, the APC Lagos spokesperson, Mr. Seye Oladejo, said while Jonathan’s peaceful handover of power in 2015 earned him widespread respect, Nigeria has since moved beyond the politics of “sentiment, nostalgia, and symbolism.”
“The challenges of today and tomorrow require bold, capable, and forward-thinking leadership — not a return to the comfort of a past that was far from perfect. Let it be clear: good luck alone is not a governance strategy,” Oladejo stated.
He argued that Jonathan’s administration (2010–2015) left behind deep structural problems, including corruption, insecurity, and economic stagnation. He cautioned Nigerians against viewing the period through “rose-tinted glasses,” stressing that emotion cannot drive economic reform, and sentimentality will not fix insecurity, unemployment, or the power sector.
Oladejo also pointed out the constitutional and political complications of a possible Jonathan candidacy, noting that having already served more than one term, any attempt to return could spark legal battles and political instability.
He further highlighted Jonathan’s “flirtation with the APC” and absence from the PDP’s rebuilding process, saying such moves raise doubts about his political clarity and loyalty.
The Lagos APC insisted that the party is committed to progressive reforms and fresh leadership that reflects the aspirations of Nigeria’s youthful population.
“The future of Nigeria does not lie in recycled leadership but in visionary governance rooted in integrity, innovation, and resilience,” Oladejo said.
While acknowledging Jonathan as a respected elder statesman whose legacy of peaceful democratic transition is secure, the APC urged Nigerians to prioritize capable and transformative leadership over “emotional shortcuts” as the 2027 elections approach.
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