Support for the re-election bid of President Goodluck Jonathan has pitted prominent Yoruba leaders into two camps – one in support, the other against. As they gathered separately in Lagos and Ibadan on Thursday, both camps expressed different opinions on the topic and the agelong emotive issue
The Grassroot Vanguard for Dickson has commended President Goodluck Jonathan and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for graciously approving the final report of the 2014 National Conference on Wednesday. In a Press Statement Sign by the National President of the NGO, Chief Olalibo Osain Ibokolo on Thursday said “the development shows that the President and […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended President Goodluck Jonathan and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approving the final report of the 2014 National Conference. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Thursday said “the development shows that the President and the PDP government are sensitive to the yearnings and aspirations […]
First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, on Thursday urged Nigerians to come out en masse to vote during the March 28 presidential and National Assembly elections. Mrs Jonathan gave the urge at the Lagos Women’s Rally in support of President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election bid. The women’s rally, initiated by the first lady, was also to support […]
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, said on Thursday that President Goodluck Jonathan, will restore life fully to the Northeast region if re-elected for a second term in office. Mu’azu, who stated this in a statement in Abuja, expressed delight in the progress achieved by the armed forces and their international […]
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Warri branch, on Thursday dragged President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to a Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, over alleged attempts to stop the use of Card Readers for the general elections scheduled for the 28th of March and April 11th, 2015. Also joined in […]
… Says Jega’s Sack Must Comply With Constitution Ex-Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi yesterday said the alleged surreptitious moves to woo former Vice President Atiku Abubakar back to the Peoples Democratic Party won’t yield any fruitful result. Fayemi said the attempt was targeted at ripping the opposition All Progressives Congress apart to dim […]
Deputy Chairman, Finance Committee of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organization, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme has applauded the role of the South-West leaders in the political development of Nigeria, describing the endorsement of President Goodluck Jonathan as a positive development and a huge plus for democracy. “South-West leaders deserve a pat on the back for working with
… Hails INEC Over PVCs The Vice President of the United States of America, Mr. Joe Biden on Wednesday spoke with President Goodluck Jonathan and the presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the Nigerian presidential election, which is scheduled for March 28. Biden’s call was made available through a statement issued by the United […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) for trying to link President Goodluck Jonathan to Monday’s protest by members of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) in Lagos. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Wednesday described the allegation as cheap blackmail and part of the mind […]
The APC Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to offer more credible explanations about the fate of the Chibok girls being held hostage for almost a year by the Boko Haram terrorists. The campaign organisation also said the recent “assurance” by the President that the girls “are safe” amounts to cold
President Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday, cautioned leaders in the country not to drag the military into the nation’s murky political waters-, saying that such an action would be reckless. The President, who gave the admonition, while receiving a cheque for N1million from Mr. Dotun Oyetunde, in support of the nation’s armed forces, said men of […]
Youths numbering about three thousand, on Tuesday, marched through major streets, in the Onitsha metropolis, urging their counterparts to obtain their permanent voter cards and vote for President Goodluck Jonathan, in the March 28 election. At about 11 o’clock, in the morning, the youths, who had converged at the Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium, Awka Road, marched […]
National Secretary, Labour Party, Barrister Kayode Ajulo, in this interview speaks on what informed the decision of his party to adopt the candidacy of President Goodluck Jonathan in the forthcoming presidential polls. REMI OLADOYE was there. Excerpts: How did your party arrive at the decision to endorse the candidacy of President Goodluck Jonathan in next […]
An NGO known as Voting Right Movement has condemned the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan on her speech at a campaign rally at Ikom Cross River State where she called on PDP supporters to stone anybody that shouted “Change”. A statement signed by leaders of VRM, Florence C. Ozor, Barr. Okoi Obono-Obla, Sesugh Akume and […]
Despite the rumours in some media (not Daily Times) of division in the opposition party top hierarchy, the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress( APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and top leaders of the party met with media executives in Abuja. Buhari ruled out any presidential debate with President Goodluck Jonathan stating
Joe Ogbodu, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan and former Presidential Adviser on Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Prof Sylvester Monye on Tuesday implore professional bodies, as well as civil society organisation to vote President Goodluck Jonathan come March 28 election. The duo spoke at a Town Hall meeting with the topic; “Governing Under Siege: Assessment of the
The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has accused wife of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, of making empty promises to the people. It will be recalled that Mrs Jonathan spoke in Ado Ekiti, on Monday, during the rally of the women’s wing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement by the State Publicity […]
Deputy Chairman, Finance Committee of the Presidential Campaign Organization, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme has described the standard bearer of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Goodluck Jonathan as an incorruptible kind of politician. “President Goodluck Jonathan is an honest man. He will continue to put the country on the path of economic growth”
Less than two weeks to the conduct of the presidential elections, groups loyal to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the umbrella body, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku (AAA) and People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) in six states in the south-west Nigeria have declared their support for President Goodluck Jonathan in the forthcoming presidential election. Addressing
