After much anticipation from several quarters,
President Goodluck Jonathan has declared his
interest in seeking a second term in office by
contesting the 2015 presidential election.
He made the declaration at the Presidential Villa,
in Abuja on Thursday, 23 October, while also
telling the Peoples Democratic Party leaders that
he would endeavour to purchase the nomination
form of the party before the stipulated deadline.
Jonathan has also set up a presidential
declaration committee charged with the
responsibility of formulating a formal programme
for his declaration.
The Presidential Declaration Committee will be
headed by a former Minister of Defence, Dr.
Haliru Bello. The formal declaration is expected to
be held between 7th and 15th November.
Meanwhile, President Goodluck Jonathan will on
Friday, 24 October, depart Lagos for Israel to
undertake a brief pilgrimage.
The Presidential spokesperson, Rueben Abati,
released a statement saying that the President,
will during the trip, visit Christian Holy sites, and
also join other Nigerian pilgrims in a prayer
session for the well-being and progress of the
country at an Inter-Denominational Service in
Jerusalem on Sunday.
Jonathan will be accompanied to Israel by the
Chaplain of the Presidential Villa, Venerable
Obioma Onwuzurumba and his principal aides,
and he is expected back in Abuja on Monday.
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