2023 Presidency: Activist Reveals APC's Alleged Plot to Use, dump Jonathan

2023 Presidency: Activist Reveals APC's Alleged Plot to Use, dump Jonathan

  • Deji Adeyanju, a Nigerian activist, on Wednesday, August 31, made a woeful prediction for President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
  • Adeyanju said that the APC is using Jonathan at the moment ahead of the 2023 general elections but will dump him eventually
  • The activist said he warned the former Nigerian leader of the same danger the ruling party's primaries

A well-known Nigerian activist, who is the convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, has alleged that former President Goodluck Jonathan is about to be used by some politicians ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Adeyanju in a Facebook post on Wednesday, August 30, stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is plotting to use Jonathan to its advantage and dump him eventually.

Tinubu, GEJ
Adeyanju said he warned Jonathan during APC's primaries (Photo: Joe Igbokwe)
Source: Facebook

He was reacting to the recent meeting between the former president and the presidential candidate of the ruling party.

Read also

UK regulator bans Unilever's 'misleading' green ad

The activist said he warned Jonathan during the APC primaries that a certain cabal was intending to deceive him and dump him.

PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!

His words:

“Dear Goodluck Jonathan, you won’t die if you don’t support anyone in this election. During the APC primaries when the cabal were deceiving you, hope you remember all my warnings to you that they just wanted to use and dump you. A word is enough for the wise.”

2023: Details of Tinubu's meeting with Jonathan - Source

A source in Tinubu’s camp said the meeting was part of Tinubu’s consultation efforts with major stakeholders in the polity as the presidential elections get closer.

“His visit to Jonathan shouldn’t come to anyone as a surprise. Tinubu holds no grudges with any political whether within the party or in the opposition,” he said.

Read also

Reno Omokri praises Goodluck Jonathan over Tinubu's visit, makes allegation against APC presidential candidate

The source also revealed that the ex-president was happy to see Tinubu and the APC leaders as he opened to consultation on Tinubu’s presidential ambition.

Those who joined the presidential candidate of the APC included his running mate, Kashim Shettima, governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state; Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, and Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa state.

Also on the team are the Plateau state governor and Tinubu/Shettima campaign organisation, Simon Lalong, and Kwara state governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq.

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Onyirioha Nnamdi avatar

Onyirioha Nnamdi Onyirioha Nnamdi is a graduate of Literature and English Language at the University of Lagos. He is a Politics/Current Affairs Editor who writes on news and political topics for Legit.ng. He brings into his reporting a wealth of experience in creative and analytical writing. Nnamdi has a major interest in local and global politics. He has a professional certificate from Reuters and was awarded the editor with the best listicle for 2021. Contact: 08062988054, o.nnamdi@corp.legit.ng