Canada Based Group Urges Jonathan to Contest 2027, Cites Leadership Values Nigeria Needs
A Canada-based advocacy group, Goodluckan Movement, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to enter the 2027 presidential race, citing his leadership credentials as timely for Nigeria’s current realities.
The call was made by the group’s spokesperson, Chidinma Unigwe, during an interview with Arise Television in Ontario, Canada, which PulseNets learnt was held on Saturday.
Unigwe, who spoke on behalf of the Canada-based movement, said Jonathan’s style of leadership mirrors the core democratic values Nigerians are increasingly demanding from those in power.
She noted that the group is convinced Nigeria requires a government that places citizens at the centre of policy decisions and guarantees equal opportunities across board, stressing that Nigerians deserve responsive and people-focused leadership.
“Leadership must be accountable, and public trust must be protected. Our mission is to advance good governance, peaceful civic participation, and informed national conversations, especially at a time when many Nigerians feel alienated from those who govern them,” Unigwe said.
PulseNets gathered that she also acknowledged the widespread anxiety among citizens over the country’s future trajectory.
“It is no secret that a large number of Nigerians are uncertain about what lies ahead,” she added.
Against this backdrop, Unigwe said the movement decided to make a public appeal to the former president.
“Using this platform, we are openly calling on former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election. We believe his leadership qualities align with the challenges Nigeria is currently facing,” she stated.
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She further called on Nigerians both within the country and in the diaspora to rally behind the initiative.
“At this point in our national life, Dr Jonathan symbolises respect for democratic institutions, national cohesion, and restraint in the use of power. These values are even more critical during periods of economic strain, heightened social tension, and declining public confidence in leadership,” Unigwe told PulseNets.
