Farotimi Warns: Repackaging Jonathan for 2027 Is “Exercise in Futility” Prominent human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has criticized ongoing attempts to present former President Goodluck Jonathan as a possible alternative to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking on Monday, August 18, 2025, Farotimi argued that Jonathan was voted out in 2015 for valid reasons, reflecting public dissatisfaction with his administration. He stressed that reviving Jonathan’s political image would only end in disappointment for Nigerians hoping for sudden transformation. The lawyer noted that while many citizens regret the outcome of the 2015 elections, bringing Jonathan back would not solve Nigeria’s systemic challenges. He insisted that what the country truly needs is a change of system, not just a change of personnel. Farotimi expressed shock that Nigerians were even contemplating the return of a leader they once heavily criticized and rejected. According to him, if President Tinubu were removed today without dismantling the entrenched “evil system,” nothing meaningful would change. #DeleFarotimi #GoodluckJonathan #Tinubu #NigeriaPolitics #2027Elections #Leadership #Governance

Obasanjo, Buhari Wasted 8 Years, Tinubu Has Nothing to Show After 2” — Dele Farotimi Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, has taken a swipe at former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari, declaring that both men spent two full terms in office “without doing anything.” Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Farotimi also criticized President Bola Tinubu, claiming that over two years into his tenure, his administration has pushed the country backwards by “50 years.” On the debate surrounding a one-term presidency as proposed by Peter Obi, Farotimi argued that Nigerians must demand clarity on Obi’s plans rather than focus on the duration of office. He stressed that meaningful change should be visible within a short time if a leader already has a clear vision. Quizzing the practicality of Obi’s proposal, he said: “A man says he’s going to spend one term. One term to do what? What are his plans?” Farotimi concluded that leadership success should not be measured by years spent in power, but by the impact of policies and actions taken during the period. #NigeriaPolitics #DeleFarotimi #Tinubu #Obasanjo #Buhari #PeterObi #2027Elections #Leadership #NigeriaDecides

2027: Jonathan Can’t Fix Nigeria, Systemic Overhaul Needed – Activist Farotimi Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, says replacing President Bola Tinubu with ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in 2027 will not solve Nigeria’s challenges unless the country tackles its structural failures. In an interview, Farotimi argued that “a thousand Jonathans cannot fix Nigeria” if the governance system that enables corruption and poor leadership remains unchanged. He stressed that Nigeria’s problem is not about individuals but about building sustainable systems that prioritize education, security, agriculture, and nation-building. Farotimi also dismissed Peter Obi’s one-term presidency idea as inadequate without clear plans. “It’s not about how long you stay in office, it’s about what you do with the time,” he said. On pension arrears, he condemned the neglect of retirees, saying Nigeria’s ruling elite have “enslaved the people with a system designed to extract value for themselves while leaving citizens in poverty.” #NigeriaPolitics #2027Elections #DeleFarotimi #SystemReform

Farotimi Backs Obi’s One-Term Presidency Proposal Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi supports Peter Obi’s call for a single-term presidency, arguing that past leaders like Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari wasted their eight years in office without delivering real progress. He stressed that impactful change doesn’t require a long stay in power, but a clear plan and decisive action. #PeterObi #NigeriaPolitics #OneTermPresidency #DeleFarotimi