by Laila Ibrahim
After much anticipation from several quarters, President Goodluck Jonathan has declared his interest in seeking a second term in office by contesting the 2015 presidential election.
He made the declaration at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja on Thursday, 23 October, while also telling the Peoples Democratic Party leaders that he would endeavour to purchase the nomination form of the party before the stipulated deadline.
Jonathan has also set up a presidential declaration committee charged with the responsibility of formulating a formal programme for his declaration.
The Presidential Declaration Committee will be headed by a former Minister of Defence, Dr. Haliru Bello. The formal declaration is expected to be held between 7th and 15th November.
Meanwhile, President Goodluck Jonathan will on Friday, 24 October, depart Lagos for Israel to undertake a brief pilgrimage.
The Presidential spokesperson, Rueben Abati, released a statement saying that the President, will during the trip, visit Christian Holy sites, and also join other Nigerian pilgrims in a prayer session for the well-being and progress of the country at an Inter-Denominational Service in Jerusalem on Sunday.
Jonathan will be accompanied to Israel by the Chaplain of the Presidential Villa, Venerable Obioma Onwuzurumba and his principal aides, and he is expected back in Abuja on Monday.
we knew this alreary.
No need for it bcos, he’s declaratn is jst for formality since dey already sat & endose him. Hmmmmn
while,is good as he formally declare himself before the nigeria people for the 2015 election……. Is what almost every body if not all is waitin to hear from him. I wish him all the best.
Goodluck Nigeria, to God be de Glory 4 ur declearation is a Divine call. Safe journey to De holy city. JESUS is wt u. Amen., com back safe and sound. U are blessed!