Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been persuaded by Nyesom Wike, the governor of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), not to run for president in 2027.
Wike cautioned that Jonathan was being mislead by those who had previously cheated on and taken advantage of him.
He urged the former president, speaking to reporters in Abuja yesterday, to avoid being taken advantage of by politicians who have previously cheated on him.
“I know Jonathan very well. He has international respect and should maintain that. These same people that played Jonathan in 2015 are the same ones who are dragging him down.
They are only trying to cause confusion in the party.
“People pushing Jonathan, what strength do they have? Were they not the same people who worked against him in 2015?
“Those calling for a Jonathan candidacy are the same political actors who ‘played him’ during the 2015 elections.”
Additionally, Wike disassociated himself from running for president in 2027.
He clarified that he will not run for president since he has integrity to uphold and works for President Bola Tinubu.
Wike declared: “I have integrity, I have character. The person who appointed me is there. We are saying he should run.
“Then I will turn around to say I want to run? What kind of thing is that? How will my children even look at me? I will not run for president.”
