Amidst attempt by loyalists of former president Goodluck Jonathan to stop him from running on the All Progressives Congress ticket, the former president, has formally met with the National Chairman of the ruling party in Abuja, apparently to clarify some grey areas regarding his candidacy.

Former President Jonathan, who was reported to have rejected a N100 million nomination form procured for him by some Fulani pastoralists, later met behind closed doors in Adamu’s house.

A source close to the former president said that the meeting, whose details were not made public, lasted between 9pm and 10 pm in a bid to sort out some grey issues regarding Jonathan’s bid to fly the party’s presidential flag in next year’s poll.

It was learnt that the confusion that trailed the purchase of the form for Jonathan arose because of the spirited efforts by his core loyalists in the People Democratic Party, PDP, to dissuade him from joining the APC and running on its platform, saying that such would be detrimental to opposition party and belittling of his image.

According to a reliable source, the former president had concluded plans to accept the nomination form and meet with the APC leadership since Sunday morning but was strongly prevailed upon by those seen as his ‘inner caucus friends’ to shelve the move and remain in the PDP even without being active in the party.

“These people have been pressurizing Jonathan until the very last minute not to accept to run on the APC ticket no matter how tempting the conditions may be. That was why the former president did not present himself to the APC National chairman on Sunday when the form was to be formally presented to him by the Almajiri who want to show him appreciation for what he did for them during his tenure by building schools and rehabilitating them,” the source said.

“The main argument of those opposed to Jonathan running on the APC ticket is that it would be belittling to his image and standing in the world for him to do so given where he had been and what he represents as a former president of Nigeria. But the point is that the deadline for picking the form is this week and if he does not accept the form, the window would be closed and the opportunity lost,” one source explained.

“That was why the former president had to meet Adamu last night and their meeting was very productive as both men came out happily at the end of the one-hour meeting in Adamu’s house in Abuja,” the source explained.

It will be recalled that following the purchase of the form for Jonathan, his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, had described the action as insulting and unacceptable to Jonathan, saying that he was not consulted.

But a close source confirmed last night that Jonathan was moving ahead with the plan to run on the APC ticket.

Meanwhile, the National Chairman of the APC, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has called for prayers and support of Nigerians to enable him succeed on the task ahead of him

Adamu, represented by the Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, at the APC Stakeholders valedictory session in Nasarawa West Senatorial Zone harped on unity of party members noting that that APC would provide a level playing ground for all its aspirants at the forth coming primary elections.

The APC chairman urged aspirants to accept the outcome of the forth coming primaries in good faith, unite and work for the success of the party beyond 2023, assured that the party will provide a level playing ground for all.

“I want to appeal to all aspirants to accept the results of the primary election in good faith and not to leave the party but stay to build it to succeed and rule beyond 2023. There is surely a reward for every loyal party member.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/despite-form-denial-jonathan-meets-adamu-prepares-to-run-on-apc-ticket/

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I knew the temptations will be too strong for Jonathan to resist but meeting with APC Chairman over a purported ticket only proves that Jonathan himself is a confused person

Maxymilliano:
I knew the temptations will be too strong for Jonathan to resist but meeting with APC Chairman only proves that Jonathan himself is a confused person

We are not practicing democracy but demoncrazy

Every bit of hope for this country keeps getting dash

Pls how much be Togo visa again sef

What is worrying all of them is CLUELESSNESS!

Imagine a Jonathan that we all sent packing in 2014 in PDP and now returning to APC?

He can't even win a local government election, not to now talk of Nigeria!

He is CLUELESS!

POLITICIAN

I won’t be surprised if Ooni, Awujale, Sultan and Obi Onitsha decided to run for our presidency.

Jonathan will end up rubbishing all the honor accorded him if he fall for this sham of running under APC.

Our politicians do not rate the electorate one bit, because how do you explain this?

Some people in Nigeria takes politics too seriously.

Politics is a game.

Jonathan can come if he wants to.

Recycling failures is our trademark in Nigeria... :-

Don't be fooled Nigerians Into thinking things would go back to pre-Buhari era if Jonathan comes in, it'd probably be worst off as Jonathan has nothing new to offer this country. They all lack d wisdom to govern this country.

Ebunoluwa2020:
Amidst attempt by loyalists of former president Goodluck Jonathan to stop him from running on the All Progressives Congress ticket, the former president, has formally met with the National Chairman of the ruling party in Abuja, apparently to clarify some grey areas regarding his candidacy.

Former President Jonathan, who was reported to have rejected a N100 million nomination form procured for him by some Fulani pastoralists, later met behind closed doors in Adamu’s house.

A source close to the former president said that the meeting, whose details were not made public, lasted between 9pm and 10 pm in a bid to sort out some grey issues regarding Jonathan’s bid to fly the party’s presidential flag in next year’s poll.

It was learnt that the confusion that trailed the purchase of the form for Jonathan arose because of the spirited efforts by his core loyalists in the People Democratic Party, PDP, to dissuade him from joining the APC and running on its platform, saying that such would be detrimental to opposition party and belittling of his image.

According to a reliable source, the former president had concluded plans to accept the nomination form and meet with the APC leadership since Sunday morning but was strongly prevailed upon by those seen as his ‘inner caucus friends’ to shelve the move and remain in the PDP even without being active in the party.

“These people have been pressurizing Jonathan until the very last minute not to accept to run on the APC ticket no matter how tempting the conditions may be. That was why the former president did not present himself to the APC National chairman on Sunday when the form was to be formally presented to him by the Almajiri who want to show him appreciation for what he did for them during his tenure by building schools and rehabilitating them,” the source said.

“The main argument of those opposed to Jonathan running on the APC ticket is that it would be belittling to his image and standing in the world for him to do so given where he had been and what he represents as a former president of Nigeria. But the point is that the deadline for picking the form is this week and if he does not accept the form, the window would be closed and the opportunity lost,” one source explained.

“That was why the former president had to meet Adamu last night and their meeting was very productive as both men came out happily at the end of the one-hour meeting in Adamu’s house in Abuja,” the source explained.

It will be recalled that following the purchase of the form for Jonathan, his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, had described the action as insulting and unacceptable to Jonathan, saying that he was not consulted.

But a close source confirmed last night that Jonathan was moving ahead with the plan to run on the APC ticket.

Meanwhile, the National Chairman of the APC, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has called for prayers and support of Nigerians to enable him succeed on the task ahead of him

Adamu, represented by the Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, at the APC Stakeholders valedictory session in Nasarawa West Senatorial Zone harped on unity of party members noting that that APC would provide a level playing ground for all its aspirants at the forth coming primary elections.

The APC chairman urged aspirants to accept the outcome of the forth coming primaries in good faith, unite and work for the success of the party beyond 2023, assured that the party will provide a level playing ground for all.

“I want to appeal to all aspirants to accept the results of the primary election in good faith and not to leave the party but stay to build it to succeed and rule beyond 2023. There is surely a reward for every loyal party member.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/05/despite-form-denial-jonathan-meets-adamu-prepares-to-run-on-apc-ticket/

not true. This is old picture

Except Jonathan is too dumb to see he's only going to be a sacrificial lamb to cleanse APC Sins.

The al-qaeda people's Congress re confused , they only care about retaining power and they want to do it at all cost, bunch of terrorists, 8yrs of killing and suffering of nigerians

if they give him the ticket , he will win the election , he will carry all the mistakes and blame of apc and buhari . and that is a damm herculean task

DameAnnah:
What is worrying all of them is CLUELESSNESS!

Imagine a Jonathan that we all sent packing in 2014 in PDP and now returning to APC?

He can't even win a local government election, not to now talk of Nigeria!

He is CLUELESS!

add just u Tunubu must be paid in is own coin

onatisi:
if they give him the ticket , he will win the election , he will carry all the mistakes and blame of apc and buhari . and that is a damm herculean task

so far he rule blame no dey kill person

AdeniyiA:
Recycling failures is our trademark in Nigeria... :-

Don't be fooled Nigerians Into thinking things would go back to pre-Buhari era if Jonathan comes in, it'd probably be worst off as Jonathan has nothing new to offer this country. They all lack d wisdom to govern this country.

But Tunubu has more to offer abi?

I will loose the primary Coe presidential election no be beans that you will defect to a party in less than a month and expect to win, I wonder who they advice this politicians I can bet my life if he defects to apc he will never win,

Rumors are spread by haters, believe by fools and accepted by idiots.

What's really happening in this country self

Fake news and fake pics

Yobabad:
He has a better chance and he is by far better than Tinubu

Tell us in what ways he is better than Tinubu?

Effectual Buffon

Na Mama Peace dey push GEJ.

I’m sure she gathered new blunders she wants to torment Nigerians with.

But God forbid

There was a campaign #APCRejectsGEJ but this issue of some people buying form for people to contest is what I don't understand

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Let him run, if he wants to run. Maybe his candidacy will put paid to the confusion of a southern president. He is the most qualified candidate from the South, after Peter Obi, but since PDP might be funny and deny Obi ticket, I'd prefer Jonathan.

Run Jonathan run...

AdeniyiA:
Recycling failures is our trademark in Nigeria... :-

Don't be fooled Nigerians Into thinking things would go back to pre-Buhari era if Jonathan comes in, it'd probably be worst off as Jonathan has nothing new to offer this country. They all lack d wisdom to govern this country.

If they all lack the wisdom to govern this country, does it mean that we are doomed forever

okoo

Yobabad:
He has a better chance and he is by far better than Tinubu

better chance where?

DIKEnaWAR:
Let him run, if he wants to run. Maybe his candidacy will put paid to the confusion of a southern president. He is the most qualified candidate from the South, after Peter Obi, but since PDP might be funny and deny Obi ticket, I'd prefer Jonathan.

Run Jonathan run...

and APC will lose to PDP!