Former President Goodluck Jonathan Suggests ‘Hall of Shame’ for Nigeria’s Troublemakers

Former President Goodluck Jonathan Suggests ‘Hall of Shame’ for Nigeria’s Troublemakers

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has proposed an unusual way of preserving national memory: by creating two massive buildings in Abuja to house the images of those—dead or alive—who have contributed to Nigeria’s problems.

In his words:

> “Maybe one day, we will have two big buildings in Abuja where we will put pictures of people—whether dead or alive—who have messed up this country so that their grandchildren will know their forefathers were part of Nigeria’s problems.”

The remark, seen by many as a strong critique of corrupt and destructive leadership, is gaining attention across political and public circles. It highlights the former president’s continued concerns over accountability and national conscience.

Jonathan’s statement adds to growing conversations on how Nigeria remembers and deals with its past leaders and influencers, especially those accused of misgovernance.