Jonathan Cautioned: 2027 Presidential Bid Could Play Into APC’s Hands

The Eastern Union (EU), a political advocacy group promoting the interests of Nigeria’s former Eastern Region, has issued a stark warning to former President Goodluck Jonathan regarding potential presidential ambitions in 2027.

In an official statement released by its National President, Charles Anike, the organisation strongly advised against any such political move, asserting that Dr Jonathan would stand little chance of success “should he choose to contest the forthcoming election.”

The EU’s intervention comes amid growing speculation about Jonathan’s possible return to frontline politics, with the group positioning itself as a voice of strategic political reasoning within Nigeria’s complex electoral landscape.

“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.”

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.”