"The message is short, direct and simple. Sir, Nigerians have asked us to plead with you to come to the rescue of our nation by declaring interest to contest for the presidency in 2027."

The group, under the aegis of Coalition for Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, led by its National President, Dr Tom Ohikere, made the plea during a rally at the former president’s office in Abuja on Wednesday.

Mr Jonathan argued that a specialised court would reduce the burden on the nation’s political system by handling election matters in a single phase.