2011: Jonathan’s Presidency, A National Necessity– Wakama

A development economist and Niger Delta crusader, Dr. Godpower Wakama has said that realities on ground make Dr. Goodluck Jonathan’s presidency, come 2011 inevitable and a necessity which all Nigerians, irrespective of their geo-political affinities and political differences should accept without debate.

In an address which he presented during a workshop on popular politics, Dr. Wakama who is also the director of Niger Delta Affairs affirmed that only President Jonathan will consolidate on the federal government’s Vision 20: 20: 20, Niger Delta Post-Amnesty Deal, among other developmental programmes enunciated by Yar’Adua’s administration.

Dr. Wakama, a civil engineer and an exponent of development economics who delivered the speech on the auspices of Goodluck Jonathan Presidential Worldwide Network (GJPWN) said that the Niger Delta has contributed immensely to national wealth, unity and co-existence, noting that the doctrine of necessity demands that Dr. Jonathan, a Niger Deltan should be allowed a shot on the presidency.

He explained that popular politics demands that at this point of Nigeria’s socio-political and economic development, all Nigerians, despite their colourations should vote for a Niger Delta president as Niger Deltans have been voting for others since independence.

The development economist who hinged his argument on eight points why Jonathan should be president said only Jonathan’s presidency can guarantee sustainable development and economic prosperity as Jonathan was wholly involved in crafting of Vision 20:20:20.

He further explained that a recent poll conducted in Niger Delta indicated that there will be a relapse in the current peace in the region, if Jonathan is dis-allowed for presidency in 2011.

Dr. Wakama noted that so far Jonathan has done exceedingly well in managing Nigeria, and only his presidency will consolidate the gains achieved thus far.

Goodluck Ukwe