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  • Jonathan greets Abubakar at 76

    Ex-President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated with former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) on his 76th birthday, describing him as a great patriot and man of peace.

    In a message of goodwill Jonathan noted that the retired General is endowed with great wisdom, the proof of which was made manifest in 1998-1999 when he midwifed the shortest, but most successful transition of power from the military to democratically elected civilians.

    A statement issued by Jonathan’s spokesman, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze quoted the former President as saying that Nigeria owes Abubakar a debt of gratitude.

    Jonathan also noted that it is fitting that Abubakar’s birthday falls close to the Eid-el-Fitr.

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    He said: “May you be blessed because just as the Muslim Ummah celebrates the end of Ramadan, Nigeria celebrates you for ending military rule.

    “On this very special anniversary, I join you, your family, well-wishers and millions of other Nigerians to give thanks to Almighty God for a life of great achievements and inspiring service to humanity.

    “Your exemplary patriotism and deep commitment to the development and unity of our nation is evident in your enduring legacies, having served Nigeria as a brave soldier and Head of State; who heeded the call to national duty at a time of distress and helped navigate our dear nation to the democracy which it now enjoys.

    “I wish you good health and more productive years so that our great country will continue to benefit from your wisdom and wealth of experience,” he added.

  • PDP chair: I’ve no preferred candidate, says Jonathan

    PDP chair: I’ve no preferred candidate, says Jonathan

    Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has also reiterated that he has no preferred candidate in the chairmanship election at the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party taking place in Abuja today.

    According to a goodwil message he sent to the participants in the convention and signed by the ex-President’s media adviser, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan said he was prepared to work with all the party members that would emerge as its new leaders in the interest of the party and the nation.

    The message said further: “As the father of the party, ex-President Jonathan has no preferred candidate for any of the positions, and is prepared to work with all those that will emerge as members of the new NWC, to ensure that the party regains its pride of place in the affairs of the nation.”

    The former President also expressed optimism that the convention would produce positive outcomes which would help “the party regains its pride of place in the affairs of the nation.”

    The statement reads in part: “The former President is pleased with the dedication and enthusiasm of all party members towards building a strong PDP and wishes all participants successful deliberations as they seek to freely elect members of the National Working Committee, that will lead the party for the next four years.

    “Dr. Jonathan is impressed with the level of preparations for the convention, especially with the number of the candidates and the spread and vibrancy of the campaigns, which has established a new paradigm for intra-party elections, in the country.

    “As the father of the party, ex-President Jonathan has no preferred candidate for any of the positions, and is prepared to work with all those that will emerge as members of the new NWC, to ensure that the party regains its pride of place in the affairs of the nation.

    “Contrary to speculations and permutations by some interest groups, Dr. Jonathan has never discussed or plotted with others against the ambition of any of the candidates as is being falsely reported by those who are adept at spreading negative stories against the immediate past President.

    “The former President is therefore optimistic that the convention will produce a positive outcome that will help the PDP consolidate its position as the party with the best democratic ideals in the country.”

  • PDP convention: I ‘m neutral, says Jonathan

    PDP convention: I ‘m neutral, says Jonathan

    Former President Goodluck Jonathan has declared that he remained neutral and that he’s not backing any candidates among contestants for the various positions in Saturday’s national convention of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

    In a goodwill message signed on his behalf by his media aide, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, Dr. Jonathan expressed the optimism that the convention would produce positive outcomes which would help the party regain its pride of place in the affairs of the nation.

    He said he’s prepared to work with all those that would emerge as new leaders of the PDP in the interest of the party and nation.

    The statement said, “As the father of the party, ex-President Jonathan has no preferred candidates for any of the positions, and is prepared to work with all those that will emerge as members of the new NWC, to ensure that the party regains its pride of place in the affairs of the nation”.

    Jonathan extended felicitations to the candidates, delegates, convention committee members, as well as all other party members, for their interest and participation at the convention.

    “The former President is pleased with the dedication and enthusiasm of all party members towards building a strong PDP and wishes all participants successful deliberations, as they seek to freely elect members of the National Working Committee that will lead the party for the next four years.

    “Dr. Jonathan is impressed with the level of preparations for the convention, especially with the number of the candidates and the spread and vibrancy of the campaigns, which has established a new paradigm for intra-party elections, in the country.

    “Contrary to speculations and permutations by some interest groups, Dr. Jonathan has never discussed or plotted with others against the ambition of any of the candidates, as is being falsely reported by those who are adept at spreading negative stories against the immediate past President.

    “The former President is therefore optimistic that the convention will produce a positive outcome that will help the PDP consolidate its position as the party with the best democratic ideals in the country”, the statement added.

  • Jonathan commends PDP leaders on effort toward resolving crisis

    Jonathan commends PDP leaders on effort toward resolving crisis

    Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday commended leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for their support to ongoing efforts toward resolving the differences in the party.

    In a statement Mr Ikechukwu Eze, his Media Adviser, in Abuja, Jonathan urged the party faithful to ignore rumours and false information being peddled as the outcome of ongoing dialogue in the party.

    He promised to address the public on the outcome of the consultations at the appropriate time.

    He said that there had been media speculations since the meeting between him and the PDP Governors on Tuesday and stated that the speculations were being presented in contradictory perspectives.

    “I wish to urge the public and well-meaning PDP members to ignore such misleading conjectures as they are obviously the handiwork of those who do not wish the party well.

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    “They are therefore not happy with the current reconciliation efforts.

    “The fact that Chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum, Mr Ayo Fayose, promptly addressed journalists at the end of
    the meeting, clearly showed that there was no ambiguity in the message.

    “He said that an agreement was reached on seeking a political solution in resolving the differences.

    “It is obvious that those behind the misleading publications have failed to achieve their aim as I have seamlessly continued with the consultations and reconciliatory meetings,” he said.

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    The former president said that since his meeting with the governors, he had also met with other key PDP
    leaders in line with his resolve to carry all the organs of the party along.

    According to him, these leaders included Chairman, Board of Trustee (BoT), Sen. Walid Jibrin, Deputy President of the Senate, Mr Ike Ekweremadu, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff and Sen. Ahmed Makarfi.

    Jonathan said that he was determined to continue on the path of inclusive dialogue.

    He assured that he would do so by working with the governors, the BoT, National Assembly members and other key stakeholders “until the internal dispute is finally resolved’’.

    He urged the public and loyal party members to continue to support the peace process and not to listen to rumours.