The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to claims that the opposition party plans to field former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 presidential election.
The spokesperson for the APC in the state, Seye Oladejo said Jonathan has lost the political relevance needed to unseat President Bola Tinubu.
In a statement released on Friday, Oladejo said while Jonathan played a huge role in preserving Nigeria’s democracy by peacefully handing over power to Muhammadu Buhari in 2015, his relevance to unseat Tinubu remains in doubt.
According to Oladejo, Nigeria has moved beyond attachment to certain issues and sentiments in politics and the election of its leaders.
“The challenges of today and the future require bold, capable, and forward-thinking leadership – not a return to the comfort of a past that was far from perfect.
“Let it be clear: good luck alone is not a governance strategy,” Oladejo said.
He also alleged that Jonathan’s administration left the country in ruins, in terms of structural weakness, corruption, insecurity among others.
Oladejo further pointed out that having completed a term in office, a return ambition by Jonathan would stir up a barrage of legal contentions within the polity.
“Moreover, the former president’s political relevance has been complicated by his recent engagements across party lines.
“His flirtation with the APC and absence from PDP’s strategic rebuilding efforts raise questions about his loyalty, clarity of vision, and political intentions,” he added.
