- The court held that the former president remains constitutionally qualified to seek the presidency
- Jonathan expressed appreciation to the Sierra Leonean leader for the reception and hospitality extended to him during the visit
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that he held talks with Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio in Freetown as part of efforts aimed at promoting peace, democratic governance and stronger regional cooperation in West Africa.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Jonathan disclosed this in a statement posted on his social media page on Tuesday, explaining that the visit was undertaken in his role as Special Envoy to President Bola Tinubu, alongside his responsibilities within regional democratic institutions.
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According to the former president, discussions with President Bio focused on shared interests, including peacebuilding, political stability, democratic development and collaboration among West African nations.
He stated that the engagement also involved the Economic Community of West African States Commission and the West African Elders Forum, with deliberations centred on enhancing stability and cooperation within the sub-region.
Jonathan expressed appreciation to the Sierra Leonean leader for the reception and hospitality extended to him during the visit, describing the discussions as productive.
The visit comes amid renewed political attention on Jonathan following a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja affirming his eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election.
The court held that the former president remains constitutionally qualified to seek the presidency despite previously taking the oath of office twice.
The decision has generated reactions in political circles, with the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party describing the judgment as consistent with legal principles and reason.
