The Digest:
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan to carefully discern calls for his return to power in the 2027 elections. Speaking at a democracy dialogue in Ghana, Kukah praised Jonathan’s 2015 concession as historic but warned against being used for others’ political interests. Rooted in the Storm.
Key Points
- Kukah described Jonathan’s 2015 concession as a “divine call” that strengthened Nigerian democracy.
- He urged Jonathan to be wary of voices pushing him toward a 2027 presidential run.
- Quoting General Theophilus Danjuma, he noted that “the voice of the devil is not so far from the voice of God.”
- Kukah emphasized the need for Jonathan to prioritize national interest over personal or external ambitions.
- He advised deep reflection, prayer, and conscience-guided decision-making.
- The cleric highlighted the risks of being used as a tool for prolonging others’ political agendas.
- The event was part of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation’s Democracy Dialogue in Accra.
Kukah’s advice underscores the tension between personal legacy and political opportunism in Nigeria’s evolving democratic landscape
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
