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ABUJA – A cross-continental coalition of Nigerians is pushing a fresh conversation into the nation’s political space, arguing that the country stands at a decisive moment that demands a reset in leadership direction ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Operating under the banner of Goodluckans Diaspora, the group—whose membership cuts across North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East—declared that Nigeria’s current trajectory must give way to a future anchored on stability, opportunity and shared prosperity.
Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, the global coordinator, Queen Moses Idris, positioned the movement as more than a pressure group, describing it as an organised platform for national rebirth.
She said its immediate mission is to open a respectful line of engagement with former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, urging him to weigh the possibility of re-entering the presidential contest in 2027.
Idris framed the initiative as a response to widespread yearning for leadership capable of bridging divides and steering the country away from economic and social strain toward a more hopeful horizon.
He said, “Goodluckans Diaspora is a global network of Nigerians committed to advocating for national development, unity and democratic progress through civic engagement and collective action.
The delegation is being organized as a constructive and respectful engagement centred on dialogue, national interest and collective progress.
The Goodluckans Diaspora reaffirm that this delegation will be peaceful, respectful, lawful and well coordinated. Participants are encouraged to uphold the highest standards of conduct and represent the movement with dignity.
“It reflects a vision of a Nigeria where Christians and Muslims stand together in unity, where light overcomes darkness and where national identity rises above division.
“This vision is symbolically captured in the movement’s message of light and renewal, a reflection of leadership that inspires progress, stability and inclusion for all Nigerians.”
Distancing the move from agitation or street action, the group stressed that its campaign is rooted in persuasion and national interest, not protest.
It insisted that Nigerians at home and abroad are ready to rally behind a leadership model that can restore confidence in governance and deepen democratic values.
She added, “This is not a protest. This is a call for leadership. Nigerians across the world are ready to support a vision that restores hope, strengthens unity and moves the nation forward.
“Nigerians will welcome a leadership that restores national confidence, promotes unity across all regions and faiths, strengthens democratic institutions and most importantly supports economic growth and stability.
“That is why we are calling on former President Goodluck Jonathan to reflect on this moment in our nation’s history and consider stepping forward to lead once again by contesting in the 2027 presidential election.
“We count on his experience, commitment to democratic values and history of leadership as key reasons behind this appeal.”
