The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculations that former President Goodluck Jonathan stands a strong chance in the 2027 general elections.
This comes after former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, reportedly declared that Jonathan would contest the presidency in 2027 under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In a statement on Tuesday, Lagos APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo urged the PDP to allow Jonathan to enjoy his retirement instead of dragging him back into a contest.
Oladejo maintained that Jonathan left no remarkable legacy during his tenure, stressing that his record in office would not inspire confidence in Nigerians if he returned to the ballot.
He said: “Indeed, if he chooses to run, President Jonathan will need more than an overdose of good luck to stand a chance.
“The landmines before him are numerous including legal challenges, his past record, and fundamental questions of capacity.
“Prof. Gana’s certainty that a particular individual will be the PDP candidate or that Nigerians are clamouring for a return to the past is premature and political theatre.
“We acknowledge and appreciate Prof. Gana’s sense of humour, which may be entertaining but is out of place in serious political discourse. It may also be interesting to interrogate his continued relevance, having been around the corridors of power forever without leaving behind any remarkable legacy of transformation or notable accomplishments.”
Oladejo accused Gana of arrogating to himself the sole authority of picking a presidential candidate for the PDP, which he said further exposes the opposition party’s disdain for internal democracy.
According to him, this stands in contrast with the APC’s commitment to internal democracy and a transparent nomination process.
He advised Gana and the PDP to avoid heating up the polity by embarking on campaigns before the electoral body officially declares the start of electioneering.
Oladejo added: “The PDP and other opposition parties appear to be working towards predetermined ends as far as their presidential candidates are concerned.
“Lagos APC stands firmly behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda to fix the economy and build infrastructure that creates jobs and improves lives.
“We will continue to defend policies that prioritise the future over the past.”
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