A cross section of Nigerians are not happy with an alleged planned move by former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the Presidential race on the ticket of the ruling All Progressive Congress, (APC).
The social media went viral at the weekend with a report that Dr Jonathan was warming up to deflect to the APC from where he intends to join the array of presidential aspirants. That information was leaked by Dr Reuben Abati, former Presidential Spokesperson under Jonathan, on his social media page.
Nigerians did not take the report serious until Abati’s confirmation.
Some of those that reacted on the Facebook page of The Source (Magazine) poured their venom on the former President for even nursing the idea.
Mr Bright Kakada writes “Have you lost your common sense? Oga GEJ you are about to be rubbished beyond the ordinary.”
Another commentator, Francis Makanjuola comments that “Is he jumping the gun? He isn’t a party member yet. How does he suddenly appear on the scene? In Naija, anything is possible.
In another facebook opinion, Secretary General of the Campaign for Democracy, Pastor Ifeanyi Odili, says “I doubt if the cabals will even give the ticket to either of them (Tinubu or Osibajo) because, sometimes in March, a statement in the newspapers emanated from Aso Rock Villa by these evil ones (cabals) insisting on Goodluck Jonathan.
“Why Jonathan? It is the impatience, intolerance and greed of our Northern brothers who want power to remain perpetually in their region.
“Jonathan will be so foolish, a daft if he allows himself to be used against the south, playing the role of Judas.
“Only two days ago, some unpatriotic Nigerians protested to Jonathan, requesting him to declare for 2023 presidential race. Today, it was reported that Jonathan sets to declare for 2023 presidential race.
“Another APC stalwart who pleaded anonymity said, if Jonathan should decamp to their party (APC) he, GEJ will get waiver to contest.
“Why GEJ? It is because they want him to win, since he will only use one term according constitutional provision, so that power will swiftly come back to them in 2027.
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