The All Progressives Congress Media Network has warned former President Goodluck Jonathan against joining the 2027 presidential race, alleging that the move is a ploy to weaken the South-South\u2019s support for President Bola Tinubu.
The group\u2019s position was contained in a statement on Sunday by its Director-General, Iniobong John.
The Peoples Democratic Party has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, with Jonathan reportedly among those being considered.
But the APC Media Network urged the former president to resist what it described as \u201cevil machinations\u201d aimed at dragging him into another electoral defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement read, \u201cThe All Progressives Congress Media Network wishes to address recent rumours that former President Goodluck Jonathan may be drafted into the 2027 presidential race to face President Bola Tinubu. We believe this would be a disastrous political decision for him. Not only would he likely be defeated by President Tinubu, but he would also risk losing his status as an international statesman and the honours and recognition he earned after conceding defeat and leaving office in 2015.\u201d
The group stressed that Jonathan\u2019s chances of defeating an incumbent president were slim.
\u201cGiven his defeat as incumbent president in 2015, it\u2019s unlikely he could defeat another incumbent president, particularly one with President Tinubu\u2019s strong grip on the game. We are confident that President Tinubu\u2019s popularity and achievements will only continue to grow, making it an uphill task for any opponent,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While urging Jonathan to prioritise his global statesmanship over \u201cpersonal ambition,\u201d the group added:
\u201cHis legacy as a statesman and peacemaker has earned him international recognition, and we wouldn\u2019t want to see him risk losing that reputation. As someone who demonstrated wisdom and humility in 2015, we encourage him to continue prioritising national stability and progress.\u201d
The APC Media Network further claimed that those pushing Jonathan\u2019s candidacy were only seeking to divide the South and pave the way for a northern candidate.
\u201cIt\u2019s worth noting that those scheming to drag Jonathan into the race know he cannot defeat President Tinubu. Their true intention is to exploit the situation to break Southern solidarity, potentially enhancing the chances of a Northern presidential candidate. However, this plot is dead on arrival. The Southern bloc remains committed to President Tinubu\u2019s vision for a prosperous and united Nigeria,\u201d the statement read.
The group concluded that Tinubu\u2019s second-term ambition was unstoppable.
\u201cTo those scheming to stop President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we want to clearly state that they are fighting a lost battle. President Tinubu will be overwhelmingly re-elected by Nigerians who appreciate the many reforms and initiatives undertaken by his administration to drive progress and development in the country,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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