OPC, Ijaw Coalition Group Drum Support for Jonathan in Lagos

Some ethnic nationality groups in Nigeria, including the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) and the Tony Uranta convened Ijaw Coalition Group (ICG) on Wednesday reiterated it’s conviction that President Goodluck Jonathan would be re-elected.

The Nigerian Presidential election is billed for Saturday March 28.

The rally which kicked off with a walk from the Toll Gate area of Lagos Metropolis, saw the groups dancing through the popular Ikorodu/Western Avenue Major Roads of Lagos, leaving a heavy traffic gridlock behind it.

The various nationality groups were seen having a mild competition as each group rendered songs of praise for the Jonathan’s administration in their native languages.

Members of the group’s were colourfully dressed in T-Shirts embossed with the Pictures of President Jonathan/ Sambo.

The groups also included some Igbo, Northern and Efik groups.

Speaking at the rally on “Why Nigerians Want Jonathan Back” OPC Founder, Dr Frederick Fasehun said that people wanted the present administration re-elected because the President remained the best fit for the job.

“Aside from his peaceful nature, Jonathan, has achieved so much for Nigeria and should be allowed to consolidate on it.

“Like I always said, the Jonathan’s administration was under sold. Nigerians were not aware that of all the leaders that ruled this country, Jonathan is the best.
“Not many people know that in four years, the Jonathan’s administration has created 12 universities, and built 120 Almajeri schools.

“Travelling from Lagos to Benin which before the present administration could take days is now without hassle.

“Nigeria’s Importation of rice which was put at about N2.2 trillion per year has been reduced drastically and Nigeria is almost self sufficient in rice production” Fasehun said.

The OPC Scribe noted that the chances of the President emerging victorious was not limited to the South West but the entire nation.

In his speech, the Spokesman for the Ijaw groups, Mr Fiyebo Eperetei said that they believe the President’s performance would lead him to victory.

“The President has made remarkable achievements in systematically curbing corruption in Nigeria and blocking drainpipes in his reforms of the various sectors of the nation’s economy.

“There is need for the administration to consolidate on these achievements hence the need for continuity.

“We are especially elated that Nigerians at last realised that the many propaganda against the President were unfounded, malicious and sentimental for political gains.

“We have no doubt that the President will emerge victorious on Saturday” the ICG Chieftain said.