ormer president Goodluck Jonathan has declared his interest to run for presidency in 2019 in Bayelsa State today. A jubilant crowd erupted as news leaked that the former president would be holding a press briefing this afternoon. In a statement released by his media secretary, the former president said, he has been inundated with calls from famous Nigerians to reconsider and salvage the economy from the current decay under the APC led government.


The statement reads in part: “A while ago I stood at the stood Eagle Square, to offer myself for election as the President of our beloved country on the platform of our great party; the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). I decided to run for office because of the many troubles our dear country faced. In a hotly contested election, we ‘lost’ the election to the opposition. We would have rejected the election results but decided my personal ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian.
“I made it clear then that when I leave office, Nigerians will understand the freedom they enjoyed under my administration. Are my I saint? Certainly not. Were my Ministers saints? Certainly not. But the opposition have unleashed untold hardship on Nigerians. I read from the news how power generation dropped to zero for a few hours. I read how the minister of State petroleum told Nigerians that he is not a magician to fix Nigerian oil problems. As we speak, subsidy regime has returned. As we speak the current government have reverted pump price to where we left it.


“Over the years, the Almighty God has made it possible for me to develop a bond with you and I am grateful for your support and understanding in the difficult periods we have journeyed through. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, as I stand here this day being April 1, I declare to you that our stewardship has not been without challenges. We dealt with waves of insurgencies, vandalization of our nation’s pipelines and armed banditry. Let me crave the indulgence of all present here to stand up to observe a minutes silence in honor of fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers who lost their lives in Agatu. The situation in Agatu and elsewhere has cast a dark cloud on our Nation but we will surely win. A number of young men and women have been kidnapped by these criminal elements including our daughters from Enugu and Kanu States.


“During my tenure, we established a Presidential Initiative for the North East, the Victim Support Fund and the Safe School Initiative. These programs built Almajiri schools and opened brand new universities across all regions in this country. I read how the APC led government dissolved the governing board of universities and sacked the vice chancellors. We did what we did to better the lots of less privileged among us. Today, those dreams are but a mirage.


“I am grateful to all Nigerians for standing with me and my ministers despite the persecution we have so far face by the current administration. Let me also thank the leaders and elders of our great party, the People’s Democratic Party, for the opportunity reposed on all PDP governors and House of Assembly members. I am overwhelmed by the trust, confidence and support of the various organs of our party, the Board of Trustees, the National Caucus, the National Executive Committee, the National Working Committee, the PDP Governors Forum, members of the PDP Caucuses of the National Assembly, and others. This trust showed itself in the just concluded Rivers state re-run elections. This day affords me the opportunity to continue the conversation of development we started together. We must develop our country.

Source VANGUARD.ORORG
www.nigerianewsheadlines.com/2016/05/08/i-will-recontest-in-2019-goodluck-jonathan-vanguard-org/

How true is this news,?

If this news is true then its good news

This must be a big joke!!!


Jonathan should come to reality that he will NEVER return to Aso Rock as President and Commander-in-Chief.

He had five years plus and another opportunity to renew his mandate in 2015 which he wasn't successful. In fact, he will be humbled in the primary.

Jonathan better respect himself and remain in Otuoke while we move the Party and country forward. The best he could do is offer fatherly advice to young party faithful.


Beside,PDP is presenting a northern candidate.

Buhari will fall in 2019... POWER!!!!

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The APC Zombies will heave a sigh of relief after realising that the source isn't authentic.

ok na

Let the campaign begins!

PDP will reject him like a plague.

IF GEJ DECIDES TO HE HAS MY VOTE. I BELIEVE HE HAS LEARNT HIS LESSONS ON HOW TO CURB CORRUPTION!

GEJ IS ONE OF NIGERIA LIVING GREATEST LEADER.

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bedspread:
IF GEJ DECIDES TO HE HAS MY VOTE. I BELIEVE HE HAS LEARNT HIS LESSONS ON HOW TO CURB CORRUPTION!

GEJ IS ONE OF NIGERIA LIVING GREATEST LEADER.

no wonder... bedspread.

bedspread:
IF GEJ DECIDES TO HE HAS MY VOTE. I BELIEVE HE HAS LEARNT HIS LESSONS ON HOW TO CURB CORRUPTION!

GEJ IS ONE OF NIGERIA LIVING GREATEST LEADER.

He will lose in the primary election

If this is true then he has my vote ooooh!!

ShowYourCertificate:
The APC Zombies will heave a sigh of relief after realising that the source isn't authentic.

He has to defeat Ali modu Sheriff in the PDP primaries first na

Abi even you, a waiing and hateful Zombie doesn't know?

TonyeBarcanista:
He will lose in the primary election

This is Nigeria! Don't be surprised that GEJ would pick up the ticket.
Buhari performance would decide GEJ fate. And so far Gej has a good chance

TonyeBarcanista:
This must be a big joke!!!


Jonathan should come to reality that he will NEVER return to Aso Rock as President and Commander-in-Chief.

He had five years plus and another opportunity to renew his mandate in 2015 which he wasn't successful. In fact, he will be humbled in the primary.

Jonathan better respect himself and remain in Otuoke while we move the Party and country forward. The best he could do is offer fatherly advice to young party faithful.


Beside,PDP is presenting a northern candidate.

Buhari will fall in 2019... POWER!!!!

Haba bro , why are talking as if you don't understand Nigeria politics?

What make you think gej will be humbled in the primaries?

Even if they PDP shifted presidency to the north ,that does not mean he can't contest.

But come to think of it, who do you think can challenge APC currently apart from gej? Is it lamido? Fayose?
Waiting for your response

My Hero, is better u don't run again

This is a case of a dog who sees itself a Tiger.

iamblisz:


Haba bro , why are talking as if you don't understand Nigeria politics?

What make you think gej will be humbled in the primaries?

Even if they PDP shifted presidency to the north ,that does not mean he can't contest.

But come to think of it, who do you think can challenge APC currently apart from gej? Is it lamido? Fayose?
Waiting for your response

Jonathan has ZERO political structure in PDP. In 2011 Obasanjo helped him humble Atiku, in 2015 he had to force men like Rabiu Kwankwaso out(which became his undoing) and "settled" organs of the party to allow him go unchallenged.

In 2019 he has no Obasanjo nor the financial might to settle anybody. If he contests in the primary, his defeat will be worse than KOWA in the last election.

PDP will beat APC in 2019 but not Jonathan. He should respect himself jare

bedspread:
This is Nigeria! Don't be surprised that GEJ would pick up the ticket.
Buhari performance would decide GEJ fate. And so far Gej has a good chance

iamblisz:


Haba bro , why are talking as if you don't understand Nigeria politics?

What make you think gej will be humbled in the primaries?

Even if they PDP shifted presidency to the north ,that does not mean he can't contest.

But come to think of it, who do you think can challenge APC currently apart from gej? Is it lamido? Fayose?
Waiting for your response

Jonathan has ZERO political structure in PDP. In 2011 Obasanjo helped him humble Atiku, in 2015 he had to force men like Rabiu Kwankwaso out(which became his undoing) and "settled" organs of the party to allow him go unchallenged.

In 2019 he has no Obasanjo nor the financial might to settle anybody. If he contests in the primary, his defeat will be worse than KOWA in the last election.

PDP will beat APC in 2019 but not Jonathan. He should respect himself jare

God please let the news be true.

2019 will definitely be a stroll in the park for the Sage of Daura.

How will the Mandela of Otuoke put up a good show without dollars to throw around.

TonyeBarcanista:

Jonathan has ZERO political structure in PDP. In 2011 Obasanjo helped him humble Atiku, in 2015 he had to force men like Rabiu Kwankwaso out(which became his undoing) and "settled" organs of the party to allow him go unchallenged.

In 2019 he has no Obasanjo nor the financial might to settle anybody. If he contests in the primary, his defeat will be worse than KOWA in the last election.

PDP will beat APC in 2019 but not Jonathan. He should respect himself jare

I agree with all what you just said, who so ever represents PDP in 2019 still will not have obj financial might and influence, and it pains me a lot that Nigeria have someone as obj to look up to during presidency election

TonyeBarcanista:

Jonathan has ZERO political structure in PDP. In 2011 Obasanjo helped him humble Atiku, in 2015 he had to force men like Rabiu Kwankwaso out(which became his undoing) and "settled" organs of the party to allow him go unchallenged.

In 2019 he has no Obasanjo nor the financial might to settle anybody. If he contests in the primary, his defeat will be worse than KOWA in the last election.

PDP will beat APC in 2019 but not Jonathan. He should respect himself jare

Barcanista, like we told you in 2013/14, Mark my words, the Sage of Daura will have a landslide in 2019.

Where will PDP get the money to throw around?

papparatzzi2013:


Barcanista, like we told you in 2013/14, Mark my words, the Sage of Daura will have a landslide in 2019.

Where will PDP get the money to throw around?

You think money wins you election? Or have you forgotten PDP?

iamblisz:


I agree with all what you just said, who so ever represents PDP in 2019 still will not have obj financial might and influence, and it pains me a lot that Nigeria have someone as obj to look up to during presidency election

Well that's politics

papparatzzi2013:


Barcanista, like we told you in 2013/14, Mark my words, the Sage of Daura will have a landslide in 2019.

Where will PDP get the money to throw around?

If Pdp manages the convention well they will oust APC

I doubt this news channel

You are highly welcome sir, we've already missed u!!!

We know their next step will be to send the EFCC after u, if this news is true.

But God pass them!!!!

fake news

theV0ice:


He has to defeat Ali modu Sheriff in the PDP primaries first na

Abi even you, a waiing and hateful Zombie doesn't know?

The story isn't even true so no need to engage you on it,