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President Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential campaign for the next month’s elections has kicked off today in Lagos.
Early morning GEJ in his Facebook message invited Nigerians to the event, which is being held at Tafawa Balewa Square by saying:
“It will not be a monologue. I will dialogue with you. My brothers and sisters, come and join me so we can chart our forward movement together.”
Follow Diamond Report for the live updates.
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15.47 President Goodluck Jonathan’s speech is finished!
15.47 “You must vote for the Nigerian youth, you must vote for the Nigerian women!”
15.41 There was not even one woman in the cabinet when “they” ruled, GEJ challenges.
15.40 “I have no enemies to fight. My interest is future generation.”
15.33 About setting up new universities in the states that lacked ones. “They built prisons for you – I built universities for you,” Jonathan addresses the young people.
15.30 Jonathan speaks about successes in transportation and power industry – responding to those who accused them of not planning the future of the country.
15.29 “Any country that does not obey the rule of law is a jungle.”
15.27 “We are building institutions to fight corruption.”
15.24 Jonathan apologies to civil servants who did not receive their salaries on time.
“If THEY had succeeded in fighting corruption, corruption would not have been here with us now.”
15.22 My government not fighting corruption? It’s a lie, says GEJ.
15.18 “Some people are already cloning voter cards. Are those the kind of people you want in power?” The crowd shouts: “NO!”
15.16 “Yesterday I directed INEC that every registered Nigerian must vote.”
15.15 2015 elections is about the young people, says GEJ.
15.12 Jonathan mounts the podium, the audience thunders!
14.56 A special overwhelming welcome was given to Jimi Agbaje, Lagos State candidate.
14.40 Presentation of flags to each PDP guber aspirant ongoing.
14.31 President Jonathan is being presented with the party flag, which he cheerfully waves to the delight of the rally guests.
14.28 After a short break Goodluck Jonathan is expected to deliver his speech.
14.25 Mu’azu calls the PDP the party of opportunity.
14.21 PDP National Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, greets the colleagues and the guests, thanks all for commitment, dedication and loyalty to the great party.
14.16 “With all the support you are giving, the elections will be successful and victorious”. Sambo also rges people to be resistant. Thanks GEJ for Transformation agenda, job creation, youth empowerment.
14.15 PDP Vice Presidential candidate, Namadi Sambo, appears in front of the cheerful crowd.
14.00 Singer Onyeka Onwenu, actor Joseph Benjamin endorse GEJ.
13.50 Senate President, David Mark, is sure that Nigeria needs consolidation.
13.45 Former party deputy national chairman, Chief Olabode George, says that today must be remembered as the beginning of the Journey. Praises the PDP over the achievements demonstrated within 16 years.
13.30 Nigerian football star, Joseph Yobo, speaks in support of President Jonathan, says GEJ must continue. According him, due to Jonathan and the PDP, the Super Eagles won AFCON again, after 20 years.
13.20 Akwa Ibom State governor, Akpabio Godswill, addresses
allegations against Jonathan’s administration; says no money is missing,
calls it all propaganda. The politician also expresses confidence that
the PDP will win in the elections.
Do not listen to propaganda, no money is missing – Akpabio Godswill
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Special Assistant to President Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokri, tweets and shares a photo.
12.46 The official part starts
Supporters. Screenshot from forwardnigeria.ng
According to the Nigerian blogger Linda Ikeji, there is a noticeable
traffic gridlock in some parts of Lagos. Police officers are seen in
some locations diverting motorist to take alternative routes.
Early morning GEJ in his Facebook message invited Nigerians to the event, which is being held at Tafawa Balewa Square by saying:
“It will not be a monologue. I will dialogue with you. My brothers and sisters, come and join me so we can chart our forward movement together.”
Follow Diamond Report for the live updates.
***
15.47 President Goodluck Jonathan’s speech is finished!
15.47 “You must vote for the Nigerian youth, you must vote for the Nigerian women!”
15.41 There was not even one woman in the cabinet when “they” ruled, GEJ challenges.
15.40 “I have no enemies to fight. My interest is future generation.”
15.33 About setting up new universities in the states that lacked ones. “They built prisons for you – I built universities for you,” Jonathan addresses the young people.
15.30 Jonathan speaks about successes in transportation and power industry – responding to those who accused them of not planning the future of the country.
15.29 “Any country that does not obey the rule of law is a jungle.”
15.24 Jonathan apologies to civil servants who did not receive their salaries on time.
“If THEY had succeeded in fighting corruption, corruption would not have been here with us now.”
15.22 My government not fighting corruption? It’s a lie, says GEJ.
15.18 “Some people are already cloning voter cards. Are those the kind of people you want in power?” The crowd shouts: “NO!”
15.16 “Yesterday I directed INEC that every registered Nigerian must vote.”
15.15 2015 elections is about the young people, says GEJ.
15.12 Jonathan mounts the podium, the audience thunders!
14.56 A special overwhelming welcome was given to Jimi Agbaje, Lagos State candidate.
14.40 Presentation of flags to each PDP guber aspirant ongoing.
14.31 President Jonathan is being presented with the party flag, which he cheerfully waves to the delight of the rally guests.
14.28 After a short break Goodluck Jonathan is expected to deliver his speech.
14.25 Mu’azu calls the PDP the party of opportunity.
14.21 PDP National Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, greets the colleagues and the guests, thanks all for commitment, dedication and loyalty to the great party.
14.16 “With all the support you are giving, the elections will be successful and victorious”. Sambo also rges people to be resistant. Thanks GEJ for Transformation agenda, job creation, youth empowerment.
14.15 PDP Vice Presidential candidate, Namadi Sambo, appears in front of the cheerful crowd.
14.00 Singer Onyeka Onwenu, actor Joseph Benjamin endorse GEJ.
13.50 Senate President, David Mark, is sure that Nigeria needs consolidation.
13.45 Former party deputy national chairman, Chief Olabode George, says that today must be remembered as the beginning of the Journey. Praises the PDP over the achievements demonstrated within 16 years.
13.30 Nigerian football star, Joseph Yobo, speaks in support of President Jonathan, says GEJ must continue. According him, due to Jonathan and the PDP, the Super Eagles won AFCON again, after 20 years.
Credits: @JimiAgbajeLagos
Do not listen to propaganda, no money is missing – Akpabio Godswill
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Special Assistant to President Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokri, tweets and shares a photo.
Credits: Reno Omokri. Tweet: What a crowd! Lagos is standing still for the President’s Rally at Tafawa Balewa Square!”
Supporters. Screenshot from forwardnigeria.ng
Traffic gridlock in Lagos ahead of the rally
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