Former President Goodluck Jonathan has told those asking him to declare for the 2023 presidency that he will not declare yet.
He said this while playing host to a large crowd of supporters, mostly youths and women who stormed his office in Abuja on solidarity march.
They persuaded him to declare for the 2023 presidency, as leaders of the placard-carrying supporters took turns to ask the former President to return to office in 2023.They promised to work for his victory at the polls.
Some of the posters which bore Jonathan’s portraits read: “GoodLuck Jonathan,you must run” “We need you to restore Nigeria.”
They argue that the former President has the template to restore Nigeria’s pride of place and give all Nigerians a sense of belonging.
Responding, Jonathan appreciated the large crowd for their support and visit.
He said: “Yes, you are calling me to come and declare. I cannot tell you I am declaring now but the political process is still ongoing.”
Some groups had also called on Jonathan to contest. The Nigerian Young Professionals in Diaspora, NYPD, yesterday gave Jonathan one week ultimatum to declare for 2023 Presidential race or risked being sued.
The group which comprises of Young Professionals in Diaspora is made up of Nigerians from all over the Country who are based in different countries.
The convener of the group, Arc. Oladipo Akande in a press release made available to newsmen via email from Los Angeles, United States Of America stated that it was imperative for the former helmsman to throw his hat into the ring without further delay.
