ABUJA- AHEAD of the Presidential and general elections slated for March 28 and April 11 respectively, former Federal Commissioner for Information and South South leader, Chief Edwin Clark claimed yesterday that the All Progressives Congress, APC was formed with the sole aim of installing a northerner as the president of the country.

Speaking yesterday when he received the leadership and members of the Yoruba Youth Council, Worldwide at his Asokoro residence, Abuja led by its National President, Comrade Eric Oluwole, Chief Clark who noted that APC would no longer function if its Presidential candidate was removed from the party, said, ” APC was formed to install a northerner as the president of Nigeria. You saw what happened at the Presidential primaries of the APC where Buhari emerged with very wide margin. Without Buhari, there will be no APC. ”

The Ijaw leader who took a swipe at the APC Presidential candidate, said that he was not fit to fight corruption‎ as he has been campaigning all around, said “Nigeria belong to all of us, no tribe has the monopoly of ruling us. Nobody is a second class citizen. We all are first class citizen of this country.”

While commending the youth organization, Clark who noted that it was the first time in the nation’s political history that a large youth organization such as YYC would identify with the government of the day, especially with someone who hails from the minority, said, “Nigerians will only allow a democratically elected President. Buhari in 1983 overthrew a democratically elected President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari because he got the wind that Shagari was going to hand over to a Southern President.

“Buhari lied over his certificate, even the picture on the certificate is older than the certificate. How can a person accused of perjury be talking about corruption.”

Earlier, President of Yoruba Youth Council, YYC, Eric Oluwole who disclosed that they were endorsing President Goodluck Jonathan’s re- election bid and prepared to work for his victory, said the council was fully committed to the return of Jonathan to Aso rock come May 29, adding, “The YYC‎ has endorsed Jonathan to return as President. We want continuity. We will not allow a 72 year old man to determine our lives for us.

“There is no alternative among other contestants that is as genuine as Jonathan. His achievement in yoruba land is tremendous. Everyone can see d good work of Jonathan.
“The achievements of President Jonathan in Yoruba land has far out-shown that of any government in Nigeria since 1999 no matter the commitments of certain quarters to demystify these giant strides.”

The group continued, “Our visit here today is to acquaint you of our decision to declare full support for the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan and to mobilize all the Yoruba Youth throughout Nigeria, whose views and convictions go a long way in re- moulding public opinions.

Through thorough deliberations we resolved on the dire need to return President Goodluck Jonathan as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, because looking objectively as it is today, there are no alternative in all the contending Political parties that are as genuine and focused as President Goodluck Jonathan.
He may not be an example of perfection but he represents today the most available and well positioned messenger in protecting our long won democracy and all round economic advancement that Nigeria anticipate.

“The Achievements of President Goodluck Jonathan in Yoruba land has far out- shown that of any government in Nigeria since 1999 no matter the commitments of certain quarters to demystify these giant strides.

Looking at developments in Yorubaland alone aside enormous achievements all over the country. Lagos- Ibadan expressway which had always been a reason for complains in ages, now witnessing monumental reconstruction and expansion.
Benin-Ore-Shagamu expressway had never ‘witnessed this type of reconstruction since 1999. Apapa – Oshodi Expressway now has good Testimonies, Akure- llesha road in Ondo state, everyone can see the goodworks going on there.

In the power sector, we have seen the construction of new Power plants, viz-a-viz Omotosho and Olorunshogo phase 11, which are part of the 6 new generating Companies constructed by this administration, whatever is remaining with power is to perfect the transmission and distribution logistics with new private companies and there will no longer be power outages.

“The Yoruba Youth Council (YYC) Worldwide specially shows unreserved appreciation to the President Goodluck Jonathan for the ingenious approach to fighting unemployment which is NOT exclusive to Nigeria but world over.

With the advancement of Technologies that make large corporations to no longer need large army of workers. President Goodluck Jonathan had bravely encouraged our youth through creative industries, he approved a special support scheme for the creative industry and directed Nex-Im Bank to provide backing for the Industry.

“Many creative industries have benefitted from this initiative. The Jonathan Administration, through the Project Advancing Creativity and Technology (PACT) in Nollywood, has provided a N3 billion grant programme for Nollywood. In 2013, the fund supported capacity building and Illm production in the industry.

About 120,000 youth already employed so far in the SURE-P Program, about 4,000 Graduate Internship Scheme (GIS). Over 2,300 winners from SURE~P, these are all benefits to the Youth.
Mr President has proven himself beyond doubts as a good and sincere leader, in one of the meetings we had sometimes ago with our Afenifere leaders \ as YYC principal body in Yoruba land, the contents of the resolutions of the National Confab were discussed to details and we were able to see much clearly that as soon as we start implementing these resolutions, especially as we commence the second term dispensation of President Goodluck Jonathan, by Gods grace.

All the major challenges that confront this country will become history. We refer to Unemployment, Industrialization, power outages, more condusive environment for businesses to thrive, etc. We want to appreciate
“Mr President specially for the Egbin power plant that was inagaurated by him in Lagos at Ikorodu recently. Nothing less than over 8 millions of Yoruba youths will cast their votes for President Goodluck Jonathan.”

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I don't know when these failures will stop seeing this thing as a tribal/ethnic thing..if not for the power of incumbency sef, PDP won't even come close to being 2nd in the forthcoming presidential election, let alone winning it..I seriously wonder what he would have said if Rochas had won the APC presidential primaries.

I thank God for Fayose if not for him APC for deceive me with their lies.
Mallam Buhari come and shine my shoes.
They nearly killed our beloved president and his family with attacks but as humble as he is he never for once complained.
Just a little dose of attack on Mallam Buhari and he is already peeing in his pants.
In other news.
How you living Mr Ayo Fayose for exposing APC lies and propaganda?
Ans: In Mansion and Benzes giving headache to APC and it feels stupendous.
How you feeling Mr Femi Fani Kayode for dumping APC?
Ans: Am feeling good like never before.
APC is dead and is on the news.
How do you feel going back to PDP Mr Barcanista?
I feel at home.
Is been a long time coming and am glad am finally home.
Just like the biblical prodigal son i've realised my mistakes and gone back to PDP.
In Jonathan we have seen real and positive change.
Vote Wisely GEJ 2019

Nigeria belongs to all of us!!!!.... So far Buhari is not better in any term than Fashola, yet Buhari is the presidential candidate in a party that has Fashola, Rochas and Oshiomole...then its obvious its a northern thing!!!...

Edwin Clark has started again with his ethnic sentiments.
Baba your own don too much abeg!

midolian:
I don't know when these failures will stop seeing this thing as a tribal/ethnic thing..I seriously wonder what he would have said if Rochas had won the APC presidential primaries.

If you have a sincere heart and you are aware of the politics in APC from inception, did you think Rochas would have won the ticket...
Before they did any primary, the party had clearly stated that the Presidential Ticket will be zoned to the MUSLIM NORTH...
Rochas being a typical igbo man, took the governorship ticket of his state gave his brother inlaw to hold it for him. Trying to deceive other igbos to support APC they now gave him a presidential ticket, knowing very well that he will lose the primary and go back to pick up the governorship ticket from his brother inlaw.
This is what happened exactly, Rochas lost the primary as planned, went back to his state and told his brother inlaw to step down for him, now he is going to be governor of his state.

Who are thy fooling?

berem:
Edwin Clark has started again with his ethnic sentiments.
Baba your own don too much abeg!

Is reality an ethnic sentiments? Have the Northerns ruled nearly 40 years? They taken almost if not all the oil wells to themselves, is Buhari the most qualified in APC camp? Yes or No. Remember their slogan `Born to rule`
Hey, use ur head oo it more than a fight on newspaper and ones Nigerians can see that is more reason i support the national dialogue which they (North) refused to because they are the real beneficiary of this scam called one Nigeria. Support Mr. president and the report of the national conference for a real and practical Nigeria. The president has promise to implement the report and we cannot go back. It is about issue and not politics again. #VOTEnotHATE

berem:
Edwin Clark has started again with his ethnic sentiments.
Baba your own don too much abeg!

The truth sucks doesn't it??

U dey. Abuja dey flex. For asokoro dey claim to be speakin for d ijaws,man calm dwn u dey protct ur intrest Ne tru gej

The Zoologist is heading back home for being a failure. While the General is coming stop corruption and fix our broken system.

berem:
Edwin Clark has started again with his ethnic sentiments.
Baba your own don too much abeg!

pity ya supporting apc, buh ya welcome anytime anyday to d umbrella

Awon opolun ayirada deceiving gej to collect the small change he should use for his upkeep when he return to otouke.
If you like go their with my dad i dont care
I AM FOR BUHARI.

Buhari is in trouble..lolzz

and u forgot dat only Jonathan was d candidate during thr own primaries.tel us was he d most qualified candidate for the job in PDP?

Kingspin:
Is reality an ethnic sentiments? Have the Northerns ruled nearly 40 years? They taken almost if not all the oil wells to themselves, is Buhari the most qualified in APC camp? Yes or No. Remember their slogan `Born to rule`
Hey, use ur head oo it more than a fight on newspaper and ones Nigerians can see that is more reason i support the national dialogue which they (North) refused to because they are the real beneficiary of this scam called one Nigeria. Support Mr. president and the report of the national conference for a real and practical Nigeria. The president has promise to implement the report and we cannot go back. It is about issue and not politics again. #VOTEnotHATE

I guess Edwin Clark has been bitten by a rabid dog.. He has been running his mouth anyhow this days..

Are Northerners not part of Nigeria?

ozo13:
and u forgot dat only Jonathan was d candidate during thr own primaries

So is that why APC decided to give us a half human 75, years nobi moi moi age ooo

OrlandoOwoh:
Are Northerners not part of Nigeria?

Na now u dey wake up?

Every discerning mind knows clearly that the APC is a Northern agenda, designed to install a President of a northern extraction at all costs.

Every other supporter of the APC may be doing so out of a genuine desire for change but they are involved in a bigger conspiracy.

There are a couple of sound and worthy candidates within the APC, but alas, it must be a NORTHERN PRESIDENT.

We know how it works.

Well, Nigeria belongs to us all. Anybody can be the President.

To be candid, i think an elder state man like Edwin Clack sud been seen building bridge of unity n religion tolerance. Not inciting statements like he always does.
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Some one should remind the old man that his son had the perfect opportunity of ruling this country for 12 straight years,if only he had.......

Fix the economy

Curb"ordinary stealing"

Fix power

Uprgrade the health sector

Uphold,respect and insist on rule of law.

Curb frequent strikes from the education sector,health, gas and maritime sector.

Are these too much to ask of a democratic elected govt?

Are these too much to achieve in 5/6yrs?

That a 73yr old man is giving a man in his late 5o's a sleepless night,clearly shows the latter was never meant to occupy that office in the 1st place,and as such doesnt befit the highest political office in the land.

That a so called"Illiterate man" is adamant on pulling the rug off the feet of a so called"PHD holder"clearly shows that we as a people are the only cause of our problems since independence.

The Ijaws and not the Igbos should hold their son accountable for passing on a momumental opportunity.

GEJ failed.

Is there anything wrong with a northerner being president of Nigeria ? Clark should grow up abeg

CHM11:

If you have a sincere heart and you are aware of the politics in APC from inception, did you think Rochas would have won the ticket...
Before they did any primary, the party had clearly stated that the Presidential Ticket will be zoned to the MUSLIM NORTH...
Rochas being a typical igbo man, took the governorship ticket of his state gave his brother inlaw to hold it for him. Trying to deceive other igbos to support APC they now gave him a presidential ticket, knowing very well that he will lose the primary and go back to pick up the governorship ticket from his brother inlaw.
This is what happened exactly, Rochas lost the primary as planned, went back to his state and told his brother inlaw to step down for him, now he is going to be governor of his state.

Who are thy fooling?

Winning the apc primaries was based on the candidate's followership. Buhari came into APC wit all the machinery of CPC, so it's only natural they support him. Tinubu came with ACN which supported Buhari's candidacy. What did Rochas come with for him to have won? Democracy is all about popularity and followership. The West is comfortable with any man of integrity being president. I don't care where he's from.
What chance does Rochas, Oshiomole, Amaechi or Fasola stand against the incumbency of Gej?
For pdp... The fear of Buhari is the beginning of wisdom. Because he's a recurring decimal.
He's the cat with 7 lives..
He's that Shit that just won't flush.

Honest Nigerians are aware that sole aim of APC is to return power to The North ( must be Core Northern Muslim)

APC doesn't represent the good change being clamoured by Nigerians.
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talktimi:
Is there anything wrong with a northerner being president of Nigeria ? Clark should grow up abeg

^^^

There's nothing wrong in a Northerner being president of Nigeria.

The point he is trying to make is that APC should stop preaching false change, when it's obvious that a Buhari ( GMB ) can't perform better than GEJ in present Nigeria.

Secondly if APC is truly serious ( not just deceitfully trying to return power to muslim North ), APC should've fielded a better presidential candidate...

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Edwin clark should go and sit down. GEJ is of no use to many of us in the south-south. Here is in Rivers state, Buhari has my vote. APC and Buhari should count on me for that.

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if this is how an old man from the south-south thinks,then never again will i blame their youths

Now that Goodluck was adopted by Afenefere, Middle Belt, Arewa youth, Yoruba Youth Council, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Boko Haram, ex- Militants and Dokubo let him please allow the elections to hold so that we have an election.

CHM11:

If you have a sincere heart and you are aware of the politics in APC from inception, did you think Rochas would have won the ticket...
Before they did any primary, the party had clearly stated that the Presidential Ticket will be zoned to the MUSLIM NORTH...
Rochas being a typical igbo man, took the governorship ticket of his state gave his brother inlaw to hold it for him. Trying to deceive other igbos to support APC they now gave him a presidential ticket, knowing very well that he will lose the primary and go back to pick up the governorship ticket from his brother inlaw.
This is what happened exactly, Rochas lost the primary as planned, went back to his state and told his brother inlaw to step down for him, now he is going to be governor of his state.

Who are thy fooling?

In politics, you use your opposition's weakness to become your strenght. It is a game of numbers.

Same Buhari contested with Jonathan in 2011 and against Yar'Adua in 2007, so what's the issue.

In you PDP's sympathizers world, GEJ should not even have an opposition. He should run unopposed.