Opinion
Why Jonathan Deserves Re-election (1)
Since 1960, Nigeria has had northerners as President
and Head of States than any other part of the country. President Goodluck Jonathan is the third civilian President that would be coming from the south and of course, Goodluck Jonathan is trying to do a second term in office.
And, now northerners are saying they want power back and that if the power is not given to them Nigerians will see hell.
Already some politicians and loyalists of the two main political parties, the PDP and the APC especially General Muhammadu Buhari, rtd, Governor Amaechi of Rivers State and Adamu Chiroma among others have been spitting fire should their preferred candidate lose the elections. In fact some said they will run a parallel government should their candidate lose. Some also say there will be no peace in the country if their candidate fail, while some others are saying that they have over exercised their patience with the PDP and the present administration under President Goodluck Jonathan.
Ex-Niger Delta militants, despite being widely condemned for their utterances, have insisted that President Goodluck Jonathan must win the election on March 28.
The militants have reminded Nigerians especially the perceived enemies of President Jonathan that they remain resolute on their position that President Jonathan must win this election for Nigeria to continue to stay together.
They also reminded that the devilish treaty that brought the Southern and Northern Protectorates together in 1914 expired last year 2014 even as they called on Nigerians to be grateful to President Goodluck Jonathan for keeping this country together. In this kind of situation where majority of the Presidents had come from the North, do you think there would be satisfaction and peace?
President Goodluck Jonathan deserves another chance because he has good intention for the nation. He is by no means a perfect man but he means well and has apparently learnt from his weaknesses in the last four years.
We must continue to believe in this great nation of ours because Nigeria belong to all of us. The President cannot do it alone. He needs our help and we should not let him down at a time like this when he needs our votes to get the job done.
Nigeria needs a compassionate leader like Jonathan at this crucial stage of her development. The nation has experienced justice and equality under the Jonathan’s administration. He is a cool headed leader who in spite of the various challenges facing the nation has remained focused and determined to transform the nation.
President Jonathan has always maintained that most governments worldwide perform better during second term of their administration. He said his administration’s case would not be an exception as he was set to do more in the next four years because according to him they will sit down and plan for the country and focus on key areas if elected.
The elections were beyond the various candidates, but solely for the future of the country. Re-electing Jonathan at this period would bring more dividends of democracy to the nation. Jonathan has done creditably well since assuming office and so he needs a second term to consolidate on his initial achievements.
The unity of this nation should be paramount in the minds of whosoever claims to love the country. President Goodluck Jonathan has over time demonstrated that he is more interested in a united Nigeria.
Nigeria is becoming another food basked of Africa, as its coming back in all areas of agriculture, commercial agriculture and subsistent agriculture is becoming more attractive. Commercial farming is contributing so much to the GDP of Nigeria.
In the transportation sector, railway is working, the roads are being rehabilitated, new roads are being constructed, government is constructing four modern airports, not to mention the remodeling of Port Harcourt, Lagos, Abuja and Kano airports.
Twelve universities are established in one year, it has never happened before, and there is the implementation of the local content Act, the cabotage act, which is now bringing Nigerians into the oil and gas as well as marine business.
President Jonathan’s commitment to infrastructural development, agricultural revolution, youths empowerment and respect for the rule of law among others qualifies him for re-election.
There is need for continuity of the laudable programames of the Jonathan’s administration. Returning power to him would lead to the sustenance of women empowerment and the thirty five percent affirmative action started by his administration.
The Goodluck/Sambo administration has demonstrated strong faith and commitment to the empowerment, elevation, emancipation and total transformation of Nigerian Women and Nigeria at large.
Jonathan’s commitment to democracy in all its ramifications remains constant that he will never be party to the use of any unlawful means to remain in office or gain political advantage over his opponents.
Amachi is on the staff of Radio Rivers, Port Harcourt
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