A group of demonstrators on Wednesday converged on the Abuja residence of former President Goodluck Jonathan, calling on him to re-enter the political arena ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The protesters, operating under the banner of the Coalition for Goodluck Jonathan, gathered at Taraba Close in Maitama, where their activities caused temporary traffic disruptions. Chanting slogans, dancing, and holding placards, they appealed to the former leader to consider another presidential bid.
Some of the placards carried bold messages such as: “GEJ: Nigeria is dying, save it!”, “GEJ, Nigerian youths break the medicine wey dem do you,” and “GEJ, if you no run, we quench.”
Speaking during the rally, the coalition’s national president, Tom Ohikere, said the demonstration followed months of consultations across different parts of the country.
“Everywhere that we have visited in the course of our nationwide consultation over a period of six months, the clamour for his return to power to rescue our country has been loud and unmistakable,” he said.
Ohikere described Jonathan as a unifying figure capable of addressing Nigeria’s current political and economic challenges, insisting that the group would not relent in its campaign.
“We will keep coming until we get a positive response,” he added.
The protest signals growing political mobilisation around Jonathan years after leaving office, as some groups begin to position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.