- Nigeria Has Moved Beyond Jonathan’s Era – Lagos APC
- Jonathan lost his reelection bid in 2015 to the late President Muhammadu Buhari
- Oladejo argued that Jonathan’s administration between 2010 and 2015 left behind a country battling severe structural weaknesses
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed concern over growing speculations about the possible return of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 presidential election.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Jonathan lost his reelection bid in 2015 to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, is being urged by supporters to contest again in the 2027 general elections.
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In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesman, Mr. Seye Oladejo, said the former president’s chances of unseating President Bola Tinubu remain doubtful.
“While we acknowledge his role in the peaceful democratic transition of 2015, which rightly earned him recognition at home and abroad, we must emphasize that Nigeria has moved beyond the politics of sentiment, nostalgia, and symbolism.
“The challenges of today and tomorrow require bold, capable, and forward-looking leadership, not a return to the comfort of a past that was far from perfect. Let it be clear that good luck alone is not a governance strategy,” Oladejo stated.
He argued that Jonathan’s administration between 2010 and 2015 left behind a country battling severe structural weaknesses, including unchecked corruption, worsening insecurity, and economic stagnation.
“While some may recall those years with fondness, nostalgia is not a policy framework. Emotion cannot drive economic reform, and sentimentality will not fix power generation, insecurity, youth unemployment, or the collapse in the education sector,” Oladejo added.
The APC spokesman further noted the constitutional and political complications surrounding any potential Jonathan candidacy.
“Having already completed more than one term in office, another bid would spark legal disputes and political instability, distractions Nigeria cannot afford when decisive leadership is urgently needed.
“Additionally, his recent political activities have raised questions. His interactions across party lines, including with the APC, and his absence from PDP’s rebuilding efforts cast doubts on his loyalty, clarity of vision, and true intentions,” he said.
Oladejo maintained that the APC is focused on consolidating progress, pushing reforms, and presenting credible candidates who embody the aspirations of Nigeria’s dynamic and youthful population.
“The future of Nigeria lies not in recycled leadership but in visionary governance founded on integrity, innovation, and resilience. Former President Jonathan is respected as an elder statesman, and his democratic legacy is secure. But legacies are not manifestoes, and nostalgia is not governance.
“We call on Nigerians to resist emotional shortcuts and remain committed to capable, accountable, and transformative leadership. As 2027 approaches, we must not look backwards in desperation but move forward with courage and clarity,” Oladejo said.
