KEY POINTS
- Middle Belt group calls on Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election.
- Group cites widespread hunger, poverty, and insecurity driving the appeal.
- Movement argues Jonathan’s return would reinforce the principle of power rotation.
A Middle Belt civic organisation has asked former President Goodluck Jonathan to re-enter national politics and contest the 2027 general election, arguing that Nigeria’s worsening crisis of poverty, hunger, and insecurity demands the kind of experienced, stabilising leadership he offers.
The New Nigeria Integrity Movement, Middle Belt Zone, made the Goodluck Jonathan 2027 election call in a communiqué at the end of a strategic meeting where members assessed the state of the country and concluded that the situation had become too dire for silence.
Why Jonathan, why now
“Nigeria is currently facing a critical moment marked by widespread poverty, hunger, and persistent insecurity across several communities, particularly in the Middle Belt region,” the statement read. It was jointly signed by National Leader Pastor Peter Hassan and Secretary Dr Blessing Eliagu.
The group acknowledged that infrastructure investment matters for long-term development but argued it does nothing to address the immediate hunger and livelihood crisis that millions of families face daily.
The movement described Jonathan as one of Nigeria’s most seasoned statesmen, pointing to his tenure as evidence of a leader who respected democratic principles, tolerated opposition, and prioritised national unity over narrow interests.
Furthermore, it argued the Goodluck Jonathan 2027 election prospect carried symbolic weight beyond the man himself, saying his return would reinforce the principle of power rotation, which the group described as essential to national balance and political stability.
“We believe that former President Jonathan represents calm, experienced, and credible leadership capable of restoring hope, rebuilding trust in governance, and initiating policies that directly address the economic suffering of citizens,” the communiqué stated.
Not a partisan call, group insists
The movement was careful to frame its appeal as a welfare driven argument rather than a party-political one, stressing that concern for ordinary Nigerians rather than factional interest drove the call.
“Nigeria requires a national reset one that focuses on human welfare, economic recovery, and national cohesion. Silence in the face of the current suffering is not an option,” it also said.
The group also called on democratic leaders and international partners to support efforts to strengthen governance and stability in Nigeria, and urged citizens to keep advocating peacefully for leadership that puts their welfare first.
