Explosive Allegations: Goodluck Jonathan Reveals How Barack Obama ‘Plotted’ His 2015 Election Defeat

Introduction: The Foreign Hand in Nigeria’s Historic Shift
Former Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ) has made a bombshell allegation that reverberates across Nigerian and international politics. In his highly anticipated new book, My Transition Hours, Jonathan claims that former US President Barack Obama directly and intentionally plotted his defeat during the landmark 2015 general elections.

Jonathan describes the level of bias displayed by Obama as unusual and “condescending,” alleging that the US leader used coded language to sway Nigerian voters towards the opposition, Muhammadu Buhari. This revelation provides an extraordinary, firsthand account of the external pressures that influenced the first time an incumbent president lost reelection in Nigeria.

The Subliminal Message: Obama’s Video to Nigerians
The core of Jonathan’s allegation centers on an unusual video address released by President Obama on March 23, 2015, just ahead of the postponed Nigerian polls. According to Jonathan, the message was designed to covertly manipulate the electorate.

Jonathan detailed the claim in his book, stating:

“On March 23, 2015, President Obama himself took the unusual step of releasing a video message directly to Nigerians all but telling them how to vote.”

The key phrase that Jonathan cites as evidence of the plot was Obama urging Nigerians to open the ‘next chapter’ with their votes. Jonathan argues that anyone familiar with political communication understood this as a not-so-subtle call to unseat the incumbent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government.

“Those who understood subliminal language deciphered that he was prodding the electorate to vote for the opposition to form a new government.”

Jonathan noted that the message’s tone was so “condescending, it was as if Nigerians did not know what to do and needed an Obama to direct them.”

The Diplomatic Fray: Postponement and Pressure
Beyond Obama’s direct appeal, Jonathan took harsh aim at the United States’ overall attitude leading up to the polls, specifically citing former US Secretary of State, John Kerry. Jonathan maintains that US officials were unduly nonchalant and aggressive in opposing the decision to postpone the election, a move Jonathan insists was necessary for national security.

The Argument for Postponement: Jonathan argued his government could not responsibly conduct free and fair elections while the Boko Haram insurgency controlled territories in the Northeast, preventing citizens there from voting safely.

The US Stance: Kerry and the US government were reportedly reluctant to accept the postponement, prioritizing the date over the security and democratic integrity of the vote.

Jonathan challenged this position directly: “How can the U.S. Secretary of State know what is more important for Nigeria than Nigeria’s own government?” He stressed that the constitution guaranteed the May 29 handover date, meaning the postponement was not a plot to extend his tenure but a critical security decision.

Conclusion: Jonathan Obama 2015 Election Plot
The sensational allegation of the Jonathan Obama 2015 Election Plot is set to reignite debate over foreign influence in African democracy. While Jonathan’s voluntary concession after the 2015 election earned him global praise, his new book offers a stark perspective on the challenges he faced, both at home and from powerful international allies.

Jonathan’s memoir provides critical historical insight into the high-stakes international political maneuvering that defined the 2015 Nigerian election, marking a pivotal moment not only in Nigerian history but also in US-Africa diplomatic relations.

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