Labour Party Urges Jonathan to Align With Nigerians’ Aspirations

The Labour Party (LP) has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to consider the wishes of most Nigerians concerning the 2027 presidential election.

Following speculation that Jonathan may return to active politics in 2027, some political elites and supporters of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have urged him to step down for the former Governor of Anambra State.

Supporting the call, the Interim National Publicity Secretary of the LP, Tony Akeni, while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television on Friday, urged Jonathan to consider what the majority of Nigerians have chosen to pursue with their hearts.

According to Akeni, the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and Goodluck Jonathan should accept the redirection that Peter Obi represents.

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He said, “We have a third leg in our appeal; we are also appealing to former President Jonathan to consider what the majority of Nigerians have yielded their hearts to pursue.

“That is the presidency led by a younger person from the younger generation, who clicks with the majority of Nigerians by his record of integrity, character, and consistency.

“Most Nigerians have embraced a presidency led by a younger person who resonates with most Nigerians.

“What’s more urgent for us is for Atiku Abubakar and Goodluck Jonathan to accept that it’s time for a redirection.”