Posted by Chinenye on Thu 07th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has called on young Nigerians to take a more active role in the country’s democratic process as preparations for the 2027 general elections begin.
(Former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. photo by TVC News)
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has urged young Nigerians to actively participate in the democratic process as the 2027 elections approach.
According to the DAILY POST, Jonathan made the statement on Thursday in Abuja after a large group of young people stormed his home and urged him to run for president in 2027.
Speaking to the audience, Jonathan encouraged supporters of his return to obtain their PVCs and Permanent Voters Cards in order to fully participate in the election.
He bemoaned Nigerians' lack of interest in elections and encouraged the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC, to closely examine the country's rising apathy.
He declared that the nation's youth "must be involved in the electoral process."
"Probably 50% of you don't even have voter cards and you are asking me to go and contest the election," Jonathan said to the young people, bemoaning the nation's widespread voter apathy.
According to DAILY POST, Jonathan took office as Nigeria's president on May 5, 2010, following the passing of Umaru Musa Yar'Adua.
Following his victory in the April 2011 presidential election, the politician from Bayelsa was sworn in once more on May 29, 2011.
Even though Jonathan, who was defeated by Mohammadu Buhari in the 2015 election, has not officially announced his plans to run in 2027, a number of Nigerians are advocating for his return.
However, some political observers contend that a person cannot be sworn in as president three times under the Nigerian constitution.