A coalition of Northern groups has on Monday purchased All Progressives Congress’ presidential nomination and expression of interest forms for former President Goodluck Jonathan.
A group of supporters of Fulani extraction and Almajiris led by one Ibrahim Abdullahi picked the expression of interest and nomination forms for the former President around 6:30 pm.
Sporting caps with the inscription ‘run Jonathan run’, members of the coalition said Jonathan is the most qualified to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Although Jonathan isn’t a member of the APC, speculations have intensified in recent weeks that he is switch from the Peoples Democratic Party to APC contest for President in 2023.
Addressing calls for him to contest in April, Jonathan had told a crowd of supporters to “watch out”.
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He had said;
Yes, you are calling me to come and declare for the 2023 presidency, yes I can’t tell I am declaring; the political process is ongoing, just watch out.
With his entrance, APC presidential aspirants have risen to 26.
If elected as President again, Jonathan can only serve for one term of four years, according to the constitution.
He was first elected in 2011 after completing the tenure of his former boss, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
However, President Buhari defeated Jonathan in the 2015 presidential elections.
