2023: Jonathan charges Nigerians to vote candidate who believes in country’s unity

The former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, on Saturday charged Nigerians to vote for the presidential candidate of any political party that believed in the unity of Nigeria in the forthcoming 2023 general elections.

Jonathan said this while delivering lectures to mark the 80th birthday of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu in Owerri, with the theme “Igbo Quest for Nigeria’s Unity.”

He said: “Ahead of the election, politicians must cut and deemphasise on our differences. Especially, the youths should come out and vote for those who believe in the unity of Nigeria. Let us work as one and everybody will have a sense of belonging.”

For his part, the chief host and the governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma, said: “Ndigbo loves Nigeria and the evidence is everywhere. The Igbo love Nigeria fervently with all their heart. The problem is that the Igbos saw that Nigeria don’t reciprocate that same love the Igbos have for Nigeria. Despite the harsh policies and negative effects of the civil war the Igbos rose and embrace a united Nigeria.

”The Igbos have flaws. We are weak in negotiations. We always believe we can do it alone. The Igbo can achieve presidency through negotiations.”