Former president Goodluck Jonathan has said no to moves by some Patriots, particularly from the Miyetti Allah group, some northern youth to contest the 2023 presidential election rather insisted he will do by himself if willing.
According to a statement by Ikechukwu Eze Media Adviser to H.E. Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, said it has come to our notice that a group has purportedly purchased Presidential Nomination and Expression of Interest forms, of the All Progressives Congress APC, in the name of former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Mr. Eze said "we wish to categorically state that Dr. Jonathan was not aware of this bid and did not authorize it". "We want to state that if the former President wanted to contest an election, he would make his intentions clear to the public and will not enter through the back door."
The statement says, "While we appreciate the overwhelming request by a cross-section of Nigerians, for Dr. Jonathan to make himself available for the 2023 Presidential election, we wish to state, that he has not in anyway, committed himself to this request" Eze said, buying a presidential aspiration form in the name Dr. Jonathan without his consent, knowing the position he had held in this country, is considered an insult to his person.
He stressed that the general public is therefore advised to disregard the moves by anyone or group in that direction.
