My interest in 2023 presidential election is mere speculation- Jonathan
By Modupe Shodeinde
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has discredited rumours of his interest in contesting in the 2023 presidential elections, describing them as “mere speculations”
The former leader disclosed this during a visit to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State at Government House, Asaba, over the recent demise of his father, Sir Okorie Okowa.
He said, “On the rumour of my interest in the 2023 presidential election, it is mere speculation. I will continue to serve God, humanity, Africa and the world to the best of his ability and with all sense of commitment and sincerity.”
Speaking on Insecurity, Jonathan called for collaboration between the federal government, state government, security chiefs and other stakeholders, to de-escalate the tension caused by the challenge of insecurity in the nation.
He expressed concern over the abduction of people and schoolchildren for ransom by bandits.
“I believe that with the commitment of the governors and the Federal Government, we will be able to address the issue of insecurity in the country. I believe that the President himself is not sleeping and that the governors are not sleeping as well over the insecurity challenge in the country.
“As long as the governors, the President and all the security agencies can work together, Nigeria will be able to cross over this very ugly phase of societal evolution,” Jonathan said.
He commiserated with the governor on the passing of his father and urged him and his siblings to continue to promote their father’s enviable records as a way to immortalise him.
