Youth Leader Condemns Call For Yar’Adua’s Resignation

Calls for the resignation of Nigeria’s President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua by some Nigerians even in his hospital bed have again been condemned.

Describing such as inhuman and selfish, National Leader of Yoruba, Youths Alliance, Jackson Lekan Ojo, said instead of calling for the President’s resignation, which they insisted is not good for the nation’s polity. Prayers should be offered for his recovery, while constitutionally procedures should be applied to manage the affairs of the nation in his absence.

While noting that the vice president Goodluck Jonathan, is capable and competent to run the nation until Yar’Adua recovers, he called on Nigerians to learn to keep faith in those who are doing well, as he pointed out that no man prays to be sick, but that if such happens, since man is mortal, such person should be supported and encouraged.

The chieftain of Accord Party also lauded President Yar’Adua in the manner he is handling the Niger Delta crisis, noting that peace in the region has boosted Nigerian’s image and economy.

Meanwhile, Ojo has been given an award for excellence by the Students Union Government of the University of Port Harcourt.

Speaking at the event on the eve of Christmas, president of the body, Comrade Solomon Amadi, said the honour was in recognition of the youth leader’s contribution to humanity, and students of the university in particular.

Amadi disclosed that with the award, Ojo has been inducted into the SUG  Hall of fame of the institution.

Earlier, Secretary General of the body, Comrade Kingjoy Kedee, described the award recipient as a detribalised Nigerian, a crusader for peace, good governance, equity, justice and congratulated him for the award.

Responding, Jackson Ojo, who reaffirmed his commitment to the development of the nation and humanity, urged Nigerians to render detribalised and selfless services.

He said the award was remarkable, and would encourage him to continue to positively impact on the lives of people and lauded the body for recognising his little contributions to humanity.   

Catherine Cookey-Gam