The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation is bringing together some of Nigeria's most recognizable political figures for a peace conference in Abuja. Former President Goodluck Jonathan, ex-Vice President Namadi Sambo, and the Defence Minister are among those expected to attend.
The Foundation says the timing is deliberate. With Nigeria moving closer to another election cycle, the organization is making the case that peace is not optional but foundational. Sustainable democracy, stronger institutions, and real economic growth all depend on it, according to the Foundation's position.
It is a gathering worth watching, especially as political temperatures tend to rise in the lead-up to elections. What comes out of the conversations in that room could set a tone for how the country's leadership chooses to handle what is ahead.
Originally published by Premium Times.