The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has advised against former President Goodluck Jonathan contesting in the 2027 presidential election.

According to Wike, those urging him to run in 2027 are the same people who worked against him when he contested for re-election in 2015.

Wike made this known on Monday while addressing journalists in Abuja.

He said, “I know Jonathan very well. He has international respect and should maintain that. These same people weighing Jonathan down are the ones who played him in 2015.

“They are only trying to cause confusion in the party.

“People pushing Jonathan, what strength do they have? Were they not the same people who worked against him in 2015?

“Those calling for a Jonathan candidacy are the same political actors who ‘played him’ during the 2015 elections.”

Wike also clarified that he will not be running for president in 2027. He stated that he is loyal to President Bola Tinubu and aims to uphold his integrity.

He said: “I have integrity, I have character. The person who appointed me is there. We are saying he should run.

“Then I will turn around to say I want to run? What kind of thing is that? How will my children even look at me? I will not run for president.”

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