Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed serious worries about the possible risks of establishing a one-party state and advised any nation thinking about doing so to proceed with cautious preparation, vision, and well-defined goals.
During a memorial lecture and day of respect to the late elder statesman Edwin Clark, Jonathan reportedly made the comments on Wednesday in Abuja.
In his remarks, Jonathan cautioned that the country would suffer from any attempt to establish a one-party state through political ploys motivated just by self-interest.
Such initiatives could cause instability and impede the advancement of the country, he emphasized.
Jonathan praised Pa Edwin Clark and advocated for the creation of a yearly memorial lecture in his honor. He exhorted the late elder statesman’s family to keep pushing for a united, just, and wealthy Nigeria.
Jonathan emphasized that the principles of equality and national unity, which should be upheld in Clark’s honor, were at the heart of his work.
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential contender for the Labour Party, conveyed his dissatisfaction with the country’s current situation and bemoaned the failure of the sacrifices made by historical figures like Pa Edwin Clark.
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The failure to capitalize on the efforts and sacrifices of previous presidents was cited by Obi as evidenced by the continued poverty in rural areas, the rise in insecurity, and the rising cost of living.
He emphasized that unless the country addressed these urgent problems, the efforts of these heroes could be for nothing.
General Yakubu Gowon, the former head of state and event chairman, emphasized the significance of maintaining national unity for Nigeria’s advancement.
He emphasized that the country could only advance if the interests of the country were prioritized before individual interests. The ambition for a united and powerful Nigeria was reflected in Gowon’s remarks.
