Activist Deji Adeyanju has declared that former president Goodluck Jonathan is the only southern politician who can secure the trust of the north ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
In a post on Facebook, Adeyanju said some members of the opposition coalition have argued that zoning the presidential ticket to the south would block former vice-president Atiku Abubakar from contesting again.
He noted that while this is a valid strategy, it comes with political risks.
His words: “I have seen the argument by some that to prevent serial contestant, Atiku, from securing the ticket, the coalition should zone to the south and shut him out from the race.
“This is also a valid argument since technically, southern Nigeria have 4 more years.”
However, he warned that most northern voters are more likely to trust President Bola Tinubu to complete a second term than to support a new southern candidate.
“The only problem with this argument is that most northerners will rather trust Tinubu’s four more years than a new southern candidate,” he said.
Adeyanju argued that only Jonathan enjoys the level of credibility and trust in the north that could challenge Tinubu’s dominance.
He added: “Only GEJ can easily secure the trust of the north with this argument. Politics is about trust, and nobody is willing to take such a risk.”
THERE IS TIME ⌚ FOR EVERYTHING IN LIFE. JONATHAN TENURE HAS COME AND GONE. JONATHAN CANNOT BE RIDICULED HIMSELF LIKE ATIKU. APC REMAINS AFRICAN CURRENT GLOBAL RECOGNIZE POLITICAL PARTY. APOSTOLIC REVIVAL MOVEMENT REMARKS
Abeg Jonah na big name oh, make una no even go there not only in north is he trusted,his recognition is global and world standard.
What rubbish is this Adeyanju talking about? We are talking about Peter Obi completing the four remaining years of southerner’s turn which Obi have agreed to do if given the chance. Jonathan you and your people insulted before 2015 will not be ready to come repair what you have now succeeded in damaging. Peter Obi is the needed man both in the north and south. Only Yoruba tribal bigots wants their woefully performed tribesman Tinubu to remain in power beyond 2027
Preferred candidate, the north want a southern they can manipulate.is not Jonathan that said he expected his people to stone him, because he didn’t anything for them but did a lot for the North.That,s why they prefer him.
APC never a party but group of comedian’s.