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PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by Charlesdonald(m): 8:28am On Feb 22, 2015 |
Four weeks to the March 28 presidential election, indications emerged that there is growing uncertainty among some members of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on whose platform President Goodluck Jonathan is contesting the election, over his candidacy. The reception the campaign team of the PDP has so far gotten from a sizeable number of Nigerians since the commencement of the presidential campaigns for the 2015 general elections is said to be responsible for the growing uncertainty in the president’s kitchen cabinet. This is particularly with members of the BoT from the northern part of the country, who say they are experiencing unimaginable difficulty in campaigning for the president in their home states. A ranking member of the PDP (BoT) from the northern part of the country who confided in LEADERSHIP Sunday, said the reactions of people, especially in the north to the second term aspiration of Jonathan had created serious tension among top members of the PDP who according to him, are at a loss how to market him or tackle the situation. Reacting to the report, national publicity secretary and national secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh and Prof. Wale Oladipo, in separate telephone interviews dismissed the existence of such a situation, saying the party’s presidential candidate enjoys nationwide acceptability and would be elected for a second term in office. While noting that Jonathan enjoys support in the North, Metuh insisted that it was not true that there was a problem campaigning for the president there, emphasising that he would get more votes in the North. “We don’t have any such problem, director of the campaign is from the North, deputy director is from the North and we have a lot more campaign directors from there also. We also have our governors who have consistently campaigned for the president. As a matter of fact, I can tell you that the bulk of supporters are in the North and we will have a lot more votes from the North,” he added. Oladipo on his part described the insinuation as most untrue, adding that it was figment of the imagination of those who say the situation exists. He said, “It’s a figment of imagination of the proponents of such tale. It is most untrue. We all, irrespective of zone or state of origin are most proud of our humble, cosmopolitan, focused, accessible and well educated president and presidential candidate and his loyal vice. By the grace of God and with Dr Jonathan’s nation-wide acceptability, we are set to beat our perennial customer…Pa Buhari once again.” Despite the insistence of national officers of the party that Jonathan is the candidate to beat in the election, the BoT source told LEADERSHIP Sunday that even though the issue has been discussed among a few of them from the North, based on the reactions they have been getting from their people, it had not been tabled as an official agenda before the president in all their meetings with him or even among top members of the PDP. In addition, he said that the situation has not also been openly discussed among the kitchen cabinet members because of its sensitivity and the possible reaction of the president to it or that of his die-hard backers. “Let me tell you that the PDP is starring at a situation it never thought it would encounter. We never thought we will get to a stage where our own supporters will turn their backs on us. We now have a situation where we don’t know what to do with the candidature of the president who seems to have lost a lot of support from the North and South West. It is even disheartening that he has lost some valuable votes within his south-south and south east region – something unheard of in the 2011 general elections,” the BoT source said. He added that since it is constitutionally impossible to even attempt changing the pair of the president and his vice, they have resorted to exploring other avenues of ensuring that the president wins. However, he said the keen interest shown by the outside world to the postponed elections means that they have to be very careful on how they go about ensuring victory for Jonathan. The BOT member also said most of the northern chieftains of the party were not really in control of their states – contrary to what they had been telling the president. He further lamented that cabinet ministers from the region were also not in control of their states. “Look at what happened in Kaduna when the president went to campaign. Those people in Kaduna told him they are in control only for the president to go and be almost embarrassed by the kind of crowd that came to the Ahmadu Bello Stadium,” he said. Meanwhile, in Katsina state, despite having firm control of the state machinery at their disposal, the state chapter of the ruling PDP is having difficulty selling the Jonathan candidacy, according to further findings. Our correspondent reports that in most of the PDP campaign outings in the state, little or no mention is made of the party’s presidential candidate. But the public relations officer of the party in the state, Alhaji Salisu Sukuntuni, refuted concerns that the party was having difficulty campaigning for its presidential candidate. However, our correspondent reports that when reference is made to the party’s presidential candidate, the response from the crowd is often a resounding “ba mu yi” a statement in Hausa language which when literarily translated means “we are not part of it”. Most of the PDP members have hinted that they will vote for the party at other elections but won’t cast their votes for the party’s presidential candidate in the forthcoming presidential poll. It is observed that some of the PDP candidates openly campaign for the election of presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari. Views are being expressed that unless serious fence mending actions are taken, the presidential candidate of the ruling PDP may record very low number of votes at the 28th March presidential poll. But Sukuntuni said, “it is a lie to say we are having difficulty as we have been consistent in seeking support for all our candidates including the president. We are very confident of winning majority of votes for President Jonathan just as we are certain of victory for all the PDP candidates.” It will however be recalled the angry youths stoned dignitaries with stones and slippers during Jonathan’s campaign rally in Bauchi. They also destroyed canopies and campaign materials during the campaign. In the same vein, the president’s convoy was stoned by some aggrieved youths in Jalingo, Taraba State, during his presidential campaign in the state. His convoy had earlier been stoned in Katsina when he went to seek votes for his re-election bid. It was reported that the windscreens and windows of some of the vehicles on the convoy were destroyed before security operatives used tear gas and horsewhips to disperse the youths. Source:: leadership.ng/news/413153/pdp-bot-divided-over-jonathan |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by Charlesdonald(m): 8:31am On Feb 22, 2015 |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by thaoriginator: 8:33am On Feb 22, 2015 |
Good. I hope it's true. Our enemies shall scatter like scatter-scatter 4 Likes |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by Flets: 8:36am On Feb 22, 2015 |
Is this not APC mouth piece again? Leadership ko...... Followership ni 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by omenka(m): 8:37am On Feb 22, 2015 |
These guys are some of Jonathan's biggest problems! They keep feeding the president with lies just to secure their jobs. 7 Likes |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by Elslim: 8:38am On Feb 22, 2015 |
Call a spade a spade... GGEJ is a failure even a 9months old baby knows 3 Likes |
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Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by egift(m): 8:39am On Feb 22, 2015 |
The very day APC started winning 5 Governorship seats without spending kobo in electioneering, I knew Jonathan's cup is full and will be kicked out. ![]() Change is here with us. Sai Buhari. Make sure you vote APC. It is time to send PDP back to the drawing board to take stocks on their adventures. God bless Nigeria. 4 Likes |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by GboyegaD(m): 8:40am On Feb 22, 2015 |
Isn't this a sign that GEJ isn't the preferred? Anyways, he promised not to go for a second time and besides, he failed woefully his first time and doesn't deserve a second chance. 2 Likes |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by LagosBoi2(m): 8:41am On Feb 22, 2015 |
You loose OBJ then you loose majority of the PDP BOT Jonathan is a failed president and Nigerians will be voting him out massively on 28th of March4Buhari Sai Baba 6 Likes |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by Charlesdonald(m): 8:43am On Feb 22, 2015 |
But what are the major sins of jonathan |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by DesChyko: 8:46am On Feb 22, 2015 |
Let it be. Better to fail than to fall foul to the archaic clutches of godfatherism. The best way to win the North is to educate them. Those dudes are really in pristine darkness. Like Odumakin said, 'Restructure the government system and every other thing will fall in place. Incidentally, I made same comment many weeks ago. Great minds think alike. #GEJtill2019 |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by egift(m): 8:46am On Feb 22, 2015 |
Charlesdonald: Just one problem = Cluelessness. That is the very reason: - He did not prosecute cases of corruption. - He did not appoint competent hands to work for him, even when it was obvious. - Took 19 days to even accept #ChibokGirls were missing. - His decimal achievements in all sector. - The very reason he was telling us he do not give a dam. - Reason for not visiting Chibok. - It is why he dismantled NGF and any one that critically advised him. - Why you hear "Jonathan Said" only to find out it is Okupe, Abati, Omokirikiri insulting and attacking Nigerians. - The reason he gave us Fuel increment shocker on the first day of the year. - It is also why he always form deaf and dumb when there is misadventure in his government. - Why he collected $1b loan and gave fake Boko haram for cease-fire. - The same reason he is still defending that Stealing is not an act of Corruption. - And many, many more.... It is called Cluelessness! 9 Likes |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by kokoA(m): 8:56am On Feb 22, 2015 |
The problem with GEJ is that he believe so much in the lies his campaign managers tell him.. The only regions where his team actually campaigns for him is south south, south east and south west.. He is not popular in the north and middle belt at all (exception of maybe plateau).. I have a feeling northern PDP is sympathetic to Buhari. Most people in these regions campaign for other PDP candidates but are silent on GEJ. I very high ranking PDP man in Benue once said "vote for all our candidates, but vote who you want for presidency".. GEJ's popularity has hit it's worst in these part of the country but his campaign people keep telling him lies.. If he doesn't take the bull by the horn and do something fast within this 4 weeks, I'm very confident the results that will come from NE, NW and NC will shock the whole country. 2 Likes |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by Charlesdonald(m): 9:00am On Feb 22, 2015 |
I think the best thing for nigerians is to advice our youth to go into politics |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by Charlesdonald(m): 9:01am On Feb 22, 2015 |
egift:ur points are good but is buhari a good alternative? |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by egift(m): 9:04am On Feb 22, 2015 |
DesChyko: @BOLD: I see you are preparing your face-saving logic to Jonathan's inevitable journey to Otueke. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by Charlesdonald(m): 9:08am On Feb 22, 2015 |
egift:bross u dey vex oooh ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by egift(m): 9:54am On Feb 22, 2015 |
Charlesdonald: Yes. Buhari is the perfect alternative with the options on the ballot. - He has the training (schooled in Nigeria, India, United Kingdom and United States). - Has the Character to lead by example and the political will to effect the needed Changes need without any fear that someone will call and start intimidating him. - Has the experience to understand when a dubious ideas are proposed to him and insist on a better proposal to be reconsidered. - He is 72yrs, amazing wealth is not his goal in life. Apart from sustaining his family, Buhari do not have need to be desperate. He didn't when he was young and had the opportunities. Is it now that he have to leave a legacy to his name? Remember when your Oga is not stealing, all those under him will be extremely careful not to used as an example. - Buhari is not a fanatic nor vindictive. While he will not be kidding around, he relate well with everyone around him. And he is a bridge builder. With the current structure of the the APC, all the geo-political zones have stakes on the affairs of the party. - While Buhari will be leading and be responsible for the outcome, the success of the party will depend largely on appointing very competent Nigerians to various tasks and business of the Federal Government. - APC will not repeat the failures of PDP as that will help PDP return to power immediately. And if you look at how APC has conducted its affairs, you will see creativity, and good leadership in play. - And many more. I repeat Buhari as President is far a better alternative to President Jonathan. God bless Nigeria. 4 Likes |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by egift(m): 9:56am On Feb 22, 2015 |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by Nobody: 11:02am On Feb 22, 2015 |
Jonathan knows he can not win the election period. 2 Likes |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by Charlesdonald(m): 11:21am On Feb 22, 2015 |
egift:the same to you ooh |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by Charlesdonald(m): 11:21am On Feb 22, 2015 |
egift:I hope so 2 Likes |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by SomebodyLovesMe: 11:26am On Feb 22, 2015 |
Flets: Lol...denial, denial, denial - the hallmark of a failed and clueless administration and its clueless supporters. 1 Like |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by egift(m): 11:27am On Feb 22, 2015 |
Re: PDP Bot Divided Over Jonathan by carboblanko(m): 12:47pm On Feb 22, 2015 |
GEJ may be a good humble man with slncere intentions but the reality is that he lacks the ability to be an effective leader. Sometimes you just cannot give what you do not have. GEJ should be satisfied that he gave it his best but his best was not good enough and move on instead of being decieved by alll sorts of oppurtunists. 1 Like |
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