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“US President Donald Trump plans to use Fmr. Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan, against Tinubu in the coming election”- Prinate Elijah Ayodele warns the ruling party.
The X post by Chudé features a video of Primate Elijah Ayodele, a Nigerian religious leader, making a political prediction that US President Donald Trump plans to use former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan against the current Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 election. This claim is part of a broader narrative where international figures are purportedly influencing Nigerian politics, a theme that has historical precedents, such as the perceived role of the US in the 2015 election where Muhammadu Buhari defeated Jonathan.
The prediction comes at a time when Tinubu’s administration is facing significant criticism for policies that have negatively impacted Nigerians, including economic hardships and ongoing security issues like the Boko Haram insurgency and banditry. Despite these challenges, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed Tinubu for re-election in 2027, suggesting a confidence in his leadership despite opposition weaknesses and high-profile defections to the APC.
The mention of Trump and Jonathan in this context is surprising given Trump’s known disinterest in African politics, as evidenced by his administration’s reduction in US aid to Africa and lack of engagement with the continent’s issues.
This contrasts with the historical involvement of US figures in Nigerian elections, such as the perceived support for Buhari in 2015, highlighting a pattern where external influences are often speculated upon during critical political moments in Nigeria.
