Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's former president rejects APC nomination
Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's former president rejects APC nomination IMAGE SOURCE, AFP Image caption, If he decides to run, Goodluck Jonathan will face stiff competition in the presidential race Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has rejected a presidential nomination form, saying it was bought without his consent. The form was for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that defeated Mr Jonathan in 2015 after he had been in power for five years. A supporters' group bought the nomination form on his behalf on Monday, continuing the trend of aspirants using proxies to purchase the form. But a statement by the former president's spokesman said Mr Jonathan "was not aware of this bid and did not authorize it". "We want to state that if the former president wanted to contest an election, he would make his intentions clear to the public and will not enter through the back door," it said. Nigeria's main political parties are expected to hold the...