May 20, 2026
The Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly and former Southeast spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, Denge (Dr.) Josef Onoh, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan not to contest the 2027 presidential election.
In an open letter issued on Wednesday, Onoh described Jonathan as a respected global statesman whose decision to concede defeat in 2015 demonstrated democratic maturity.
“President Jonathan’s act in 2015 remains a shining example of democratic maturity and statesmanship not only in Nigeria but across Africa and the world.
“He chose peace and the sanctity of lives over clinging to power. That singular decision cemented his place as a respected elder statesman. Returning to the arena now risks tarnishing that invaluable legacy,”Onoh said.
