Following his highly acclaimed leadership of the Commonwealth Observer Group in last month’s Tanzania general elections, the 53-nation body of former British colonies has given former President Goodluck Jonathan a fresh mandate to lead the charge for the resolution of the political stalemate in the semi-independent island of Zanzibar.


After the October 25 general elections which produced John Magufuli as the new President of Tanzania, the Jonathan-led COG and other international observers had endorsed the polling processes as credible.
However, tension rules on the island of Zanzibar, following the nullification of the presidential election results by the local electoral body, over claims of irregularities. International observers have continued to dispute this decision, on the grounds that both the voting and counting processes were held in an atmosphere of peace.

The Commonwealth which has a history of mediating on the island has kick-started the international efforts towards resolving the current crisis, by appointing Jonathan as its Special representative, in what analysts see as an affirmation of the former President’s towering status as the moral face of democracy and transparent polling in Africa. This development was conveyed to Jonathan last week in a letter sent to him by the Commonwealth Secretary General, MrKamalesh Sharma.

In the letter which Sharma personally signed, the Secretary-General had wrote: “As you are aware, the Zanzibar electoral situation remains unsolved, although recent reports indicating willingness by the main political parties to engage in talking is encouraging. In view of the Commonwealth’s historical role as the moral generator of the Muafaka Accords, it is important that we remain engaged to continue to encourage all concerned to resolve the situation in a peaceful and sustainable manner.
“I am therefore delighted and honoured that you have kindly agreed to be my Special Representative over the coming weeks, in order to remain in contact with key political leaders and to encourage them towards an expeditious resolution of the impasse. I am certain that your personal close interest can play a crucial role in building the necessary political bridges.”

He further commended Jonathan for his successful leadership of the COG, saying that he brought his rare experience to bear on the challenging mission. Sharma said further: “I am writing to thank you once again for rendering the Commonwealth such distinguished service through your generous personal commitment of time and your Leadership of the Commonwealth Observer Group to last week’s elections in the United Republic of Tanzania.

http://www.metronaija.com/2015/11/jonathan-to-lead-commonwealth-observer.html

Better thing no dey last......we had him but never never allowed him to deliver.

#bringbackJonathan

Keep him engaged and useful before he metamorphose into a bitter old man that writes letter like that pot-bellied Baba living in a 'valley bottom' mansion.

Oga Jo, you have your flaws but I believed you are a good man.

Bros,u get hand now. Go bring him back.
Buhari till he's tired!! Na joke o

alcmene:
Better no dey last......we had him but never never allowed him to deliver.

#bringbackJonathan

You can say this man is clueless but you can't it from him that peace evolves from him. Just his smile can make his enemis laugh. I see the reason baba is always laughing whenever he's taking pictures with him.

some pple will not be happy with this news

Expecting this man to become UN General Secretary

GEJ a true democrat

Gej father of many nation.

While the haters are busy hatting, you are making ever larger strides on the international stage.

Those who insulted you and called you clueless have not been able to end Boko Haram nor release the Chibok girls. The Niara has crashed under them and industries are closing down across the land, yet they continue to insult you.

You on the other hand are going from strength to strength. Well done Sir. You are a rare breed. A gentleman with a good heart. May your good deeds continue to be acknowledged and rewarded.

Now I see why oga Jonathan was quick to set up committees.... ....

He's very good at short term assignments

NICE

GOOD MAN

#BUHARITILLHEISTIRED

Gej still remains the president.bubu is a walking corpse

goodluck to him

JONA IS NOW INTERNATIONAL
GOOD FOR HIM.

Hmmmmm.
It is becoming obvious that Nigerians made a mistake, after all, by facilitating GEJ ascendency to the presidency through the doctrine of necessity and subsequently voting him in in 2011.
With the benefit of hindsight, we can categorically say that GEJ should have been appointed as world ambassador extraordinary for election monitoring.
That would have earned Nigeria world acclaim than the poo he led us into as president.
Sometimes, your talent discovers you too late in life.
All shall be well, though, with Baba in charge.
And more assignments shall come GEJ's way, as Baba wishes.

The Hero of democracy, proudly representing!
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Carry on our able ex-president. We all including the sai Buhari chanters love you.

Once any leader lives seat, they go into peace keeping missions.

Jonathan sef

True statesman


International recognition he is getting is more rewarding as he is more known across the continent now.


Wisdom is the word.

President GEJ has shown that selflessness is better than selfishness. He admitted the defeat in election with his head high, the whole world thanked him for being a peaceful fellow.

I know very well that some people will never accept defeat, instead they will kill innocent people like they killed many innocent NYSC members in 2011.

President GEJ is not a perfect human, nobody is, but he was closer to the youth of this country. Many sycophants around him gave him wrong advices and betrayed him, including some MOG.


God have other plans for President GEJ, now he is an international figure, as far as peaceful electioneering, governance and world politics is concerned.

Well done GEJ, they called you "clueless" and promised "change". BH is still there, they promised to eradicate BH in two months, N5, 000 monthly allowance for the unemployed youths is still a story,dollars has risen, we are in the era of paying fines now, which investors will invest in a fine prone country ,we have not seen a single primary school pupils feed once, let alone twice, where is our Naira, is always falling against the dollars, what about our roads, very terrible.

It's better to engage him than let those
PDP involve him in their political thuggery.

Good Man, Bad Company

Na wah o! SO this guy wan carry ehn dullardness cross border.

That"s where he belong .......not to preside over nigeria

alcmene:
Better thing no dey last......we had him but never never allowed him to deliver.

#bringbackJonathan

for 6yrs? You no well.

So, for your mind, na only Jonathan dey lead elections, abi?

E new for your eyes?

Ask baba iyabo

jonathan going places.. Weldone sir!

who God has blessed no man can curse.

by appointing Jonathan as its Special representative, in what analysts see as an affirmation of the former President’s towering status as the moral face of democracy and transparent polling in Africa

meanwhile Obasanjo is running up and down looking for Boko Haram war Manual last i checked he was in Colombia

I see someone been prepared for the UN job

So our Mr Clueless has become useful to the international community? The rejected stone hmmm