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Solomon227:
@ Beaf

Beaf do something now else I wil zone you to Cameroun

Get us the video of GEJ declaration in 12 hours with immediate alacrity

Damn!
I have no say in that, but I'm sure it will be on Youtube and GEJ/Sambo site within the next couple of days.

But, what a speech by Jonathan, delivered naturally and so powerfully!
What a speech!!

In the meantime, IBB's declaration speech was all about, "I did not kill Dele Giwa," "Nigerians will forgive the annulment of June 12." Utter tripe!

Uncle Joe, carry go!!!

SilaV:
I am really impressed by the speech of GEJ.People who are skeptical about his eloquence should have a re-think .Though eloquence is not the main thing, but good intent,it is also very vital to enhance a  good image of Nigeria in the international community.His message embodied that of hope,goodwill and the way forward:not that of calumny.He was able to state in clear terms what his plans are.This man still remains the best candidate for now.I could hear the echo of the famous Martins Luther King's(Jnr)  "I have a DREAM" speech in the voice of GEJ.I believe so much in this man.GOODLUCK NIGERIA

Yes, yes, yes! Our Obama has been revealed.

Just beautiful!
Delivered without any reference to notes or a teleprompter. We have a very intelligent man at Aso Rock.

[size=14pt]Goodluck Jonathan's Declaration Speech - Full Text[/size]
18 September 2010 14:42 

Forty months ago my predecessor in office and I embarked on a joint ticket in the governance of our great country, Nigeria. Sadly, he passed away on the 5th of May 2010.

MAY HIS GENTLE SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE, AMEN.

With the death of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, the mantle of leadership of our great nation fell on me. However, the days leading to my presidency were very trying times for our nation. We confronted those moments and their challenges to national security with patriotism and care. I appreciate the role played by the National Assembly, Governors, Civil Society groups, the mass media, and other patriotic Nigerians.

The late President Yar'Adua and I shared great dreams for our country. We toiled together to realize those dreams in order to justify the confidence Nigerians reposed in us. Together we swore to execute a joint mandate and today I come before you to make a pronouncement based on that undertaking.

The past four months that I have served as President of Nigeria have opened my eyes to the vast potentials of this office as a potent instrument for the transformation of our country. I discovered that by sheer willpower, I could end the long queues and price fluctuations in our petrol stations. Today, all our refineries are working, saving us huge amounts of funds spent on importation of petroleum products.


I discovered that by insisting that the right things be done, we could begin a turnaround in our power sector by involving the private sector in power generation and distribution. As you can see from the lower quantities of diesel that you are buying today, power generation has significantly improved.

I have put in place new gas policies and very soon, we will be saying goodbye to gas flaring in our oil fields. Working with the National Assembly, we rolled out a law that requires companies operating in the oil and gas sectors of our economy to utilize an appreciable percentage of their goods and services from local sources. We saw to it that normalcy began to return to the Niger Delta by ensuring government's fidelity to its promises, and this has helped to stabilize our national revenue.

In the last few months, I embarked on monumental projects in our road infrastructure to end the carnage on our federal highways. I began several projects to make our water resources available for drinking and farming. I targeted our educational system to return quality and competitiveness to them. I re-addressed our drive for self sufficiency in food production. I have taken bold steps to confront our security situation. In this regard, we are pursuing the revision of our laws to be more responsive to international conventions and more punitive to criminals.

I set the stage for free and fair elections by constituting an electoral commission comprising of Nigerians with impeccable credentials for firmness and incorruptibility. I charged our anti corruption agencies to speed up the war against corruption, and respect no sacred cows in the process. In the management of the economy, I advocated a more transparent banking industry, price stability, low inflation, and aggregate increase in productivity as a way to drive us to a more prosperous economy. In International Relations, I advanced the respectability accorded our country by effective engagement in global fora.

From the moment I was sworn in as President, I came under intense pressure to make a declaration concerning my political future, but declined to do so because it would have immediately distracted us from all the development initiatives we have accomplished so far.

As President and leader of this government, I decided not to place partisan politics above the immediate needs and priorities of our people. I therefore told Nigerians to give me time to concentrate on my work, and that at the appropriate time, I would make a public statement on my political future after widespread consultations.

Those consultations have now been concluded. The Independent National Electoral Commission has recently announced a time table for the 2011 general elections in the country. My party, the Peoples Democratic Party, has also published a timetable for its primaries.

In the circumstances and after a thorough self examination and prayers with my family, I, Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan have decided to humbly offer myself as a candidate in the Presidential Primaries of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, in order to stand for the 2011 Presidential elections. I pledge once again to all the people of this nation that they will have a free and fair election, even as I stand to be a candidate. In this race, I have the honour to have as my running mate, Architect Namadi Sambo, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Our country is at the threshold of a new era; an era that beckons for a new kind of leadership; a leadership that is uncontaminated by the prejudices of the past; a leadership committed to change; a leadership that reinvents government, to solve the everyday problems that confront the average Nigerian.

I was not born rich, and in my youth, I never imagined that I would be where I am today, but not once did I ever give up. Not once did I imagine that a child from Otuoke, a small village in the Niger Delta, will one day rise to the position of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I was raised by my mother and father with just enough money to meet our daily needs.

In my early days in school, I had no shoes, no school bags. I carried my books in my hands but never despaired; no car to take me to school but I never despaired. There were days I had only one meal but I never despaired. I walked miles and crossed rivers to school every day but I never despaired. Didn't have power, didn't have generators, studied with lanterns but I never despaired.

In spite of these, I finished secondary school, attended the University of Port Harcourt, and now hold a doctorate degree.

Fellow Nigerians, if I could make it, you too can make it!

My story is the story of a young Nigerian whose access to education opened up vast opportunities that enabled me to attain my present position. As I travel up and down our country, I see a nation blessed by God with rich agricultural and mineral resources and an enterprising people. I see millions of Nigerians whose potentials for greatness are constrained by the lack of basic infrastructure.

I see Nigerians who can make a difference in the service of their country but are disadvantaged by the lack of opportunities.

My story symbolizes my dream for Nigeria. The dream that any Nigerian child from Kaura- Namoda to Duke town; from Potiskum to Nsukka, from Isale-Eko to Gboko will be able to realize his God-given potentials, unhindered by tribe or religion and unrestricted by improvised political inhibitions. My story holds out the promise of a new Nigeria. A Nigeria built on the virtues of love and respect for one another, on unity, on industry, on hardwork and on good governance.

My fellow Nigerians, this is what has brought me to Eagle Square today. I have come to say to all of you, that Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan is the man you need to put Nigeria right. I have come to launch a campaign of ideas, not one of calumny. I have come to preach love, not hate. I have come to break you away from divisive tendencies of the past which have slowed our drive to true nationhood. I have no enemies to fight. You are all my friends and we share a common destiny.

Let the word go out from this Eagle Square that Jonathan as President in 2011 will herald a new era of transformation of our country; an era that will end the agony of power shortage in our country. Let the word go out from here that I will be for the students, teachers and parents of Nigeria, a President who will advance quality and competitive education. Let everyone in this country hear that I shall strive to the best of my ability to attain self sufficiency in food production.

Let the word go out that my plans for a Sovereign Wealth Fund with an initial capital of $1billion will begin the journey for an economic restoration. This restoration will provide new job opportunities and alleviate poverty. Let the word go out that our health sector will receive maximum priority in a new Jonathan administration, a priority that will ensure maximum health care and stop our brain drain.

Let all the kidnappers, criminal elements, and miscreants that give us a bad name be ready for the fight that I shall give them. Let the ordinary Nigerian be assured that President Jonathan will have zero tolerance for corruption. Let the international community hear that today I have offered myself to lead a country that will engage them in mutual respect and cooperation for the achievement of international peace and understanding.

To help me in these tasks effectively, I will re-train, revamp, and motivate the civil service.

My dear good people of Nigeria, I got here today by the power of God and the support of all Nigerians; all ethnic groups, North, South, East and West. I am here today because of your support and prayers. I want all of you to know that I am one of you and I will never let you down! I want you to know that I will keep hope alive; I want you to know that your time has come.

I stand before you today, humbly seeking your support for me, Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, to run for the office of the President of Nigeria with Architect Namadi Sambo as my running mate.

We will fight for JUSTICE!

We will fight for all Nigerians to have access to POWER!

We will fight for qualitative and competitive EDUCATION!

We will fight for HEALTH CARE REFORMS!

We will fight to create jobs, for all Nigerians!

We will fight corruption!

We will fight to protect all Citizens!

We will fight for your rights!

My dear country men and women, give me your support, give me your votes and together we will fight to build a great nation of our dreams!

I cannot end this speech without thanking you all for attending this occasion. Your huge attendance is a loud testimony of your support for us. For this I am very grateful. I pray that the Almighty God abides with you and sees you safely back to your respective destinations.

When you return, tell all those at home that as we celebrate our fifty years anniversary as a nation, Goodluck has come to transform Nigeria and I will never let you down.

Thank You.

May God Bless you all!

And may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria!!

- GOODLUCK EBELE AZIKIWE JONATHAN, GCFR.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/09/100003/

babasoty:
guy chill now,are we here for jonathan or tony anenih, that accusation was also made by a thief "uzor kalu"kettle calling pot black, and try respect the man, how would you say obj is sleeping with his wife, about ribadu please how did he mess up, put us through?

I didn't even bother to reply those less than honest comments. For one thing Mrs Anenih has been divorced for donkey years now, she just answers the name.

This dude is standing and delivering some wicked oratory! He is speaking to the soul of Nigeria. This is what we want, this is who we have waited for.
Two quiet men who know where they are headed, not a bloody pack of cows screaming "zoning or we die!"

babasoty:
HUMILITY, some folks here would wanna term that slack, that's what we need a humble president

Exactly!
I am impressed by his speech so far, there is so much depth from the quiet man. This guy is delivering!

1526: "Our leadership is committed to change and reinvent government to solve the everyday problems that confront the average Nigerian."

"I was not born rich but in my youth I never thought I would get to where I am today. I never imagined that a child like me from Delta would be the president of our great country."

"I had no car to take me to school but I never despaired."

Providence. . . The hand of God fished him out. A man untarnished by the usual Nigerian style of politics, propelled at breakneck speed. . .

janus05:
True. The current system can NEVER produce any good leader. A system that is built on favours and patronages!

What a clot!
We will work from within the current system to produce an equitable Nigeria. Jonathan and Sambo are the men to provide the thrust of our direction. Watch Nigeria after 2011; its gonna be a rocket!!!!

[size=14pt]IBB is most definetely gonna meet his nemesis. The blood of hundreds of innocent souls is wheeling him to certain doom.

. . .Ejigbo plane crash, Dele Giwa, June 12, MKO Abiola, vatsa (he was best man at vatsa's marriage). . . and thousands of other innocent souls.
Innocent blood is calling, calling, calling, calling, calling, calling, calling, calling, calling, calling. . .

Vengeance, Justice, Doom! [/size]

chuks01:
guys are you not watching this declaration , gej look very unsure of what he is doing, in yoruba they call someone like this ode, he doesnt have charisma, he smiles and body movement are fake, na wa oo

Na those "fake" body movement de guy take swav una cabal enter gutter!!

janus05:
@ Krendo, Beaf is worse than those rented crowd @ Eagle sqaure because he doesnt have a face

The crowd at Eagle Square is genuine. All hotels in Abuja and environs are fully booked.
There isn't enough space for everyone that wants to be present in the Square. . . The size of the crowd is overwhelming!

IBB, the bloodsucking crowd renter is still facing demonstrations for unpaid "rent" in Minna!

krendo:
You are a pure thug

Your skills will be more suited in the creeks where touts triumph!!!!!!!!!

Thank you.

[size=14pt]. . .But, what did you see when IBB declared?[/size]

Agibecky:
. . .

What I see is the celebration of corruption and hypocrisy at the Eagle Square in Abuja.

Rubbish. . . And what did you see when IBB declared?

13volts:
Is silly 2 blame the north for all the woes in ND when we ve mega theives like odili Alamaisiya socking their state treasury dry high after all states like rivers ve budgetary allocation more than many countries in Africa

Anybody that thinks Odili or his type are the ones polluting our land and waters, causing rampant asthma and cancers needs to have their head examined.
The FG alone deals with oil. Learn about your own country.

Gamine:
https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs642.snc4/60267_1392806581203_1263314335_30916743_2342857_n.jpg

Atmosphere at the rally

[size=14pt]Now, thats what you call an atmosphere. Not the anaemic, area boyish sham that was put together by Nigeria's version of Dracula.

The blood of dead babies, widows and the innocent is calling IBB to his doom. Calling, calling, calling, calling, calling, calling, calling, calling, calling, calling. . .
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ferari90:
Helloooooooooooooo??

do you need glasses??

what are you talking about?

So IBB people lie like their master?
All other posts apart from yours say "declears." Never edit and turn round to lie.

slap1:
Keep it up ,Beaf! GEJ is the man. He may not be the best but we have seen these recycled men b4, a new adventure would do us little harm.

Thanks dude!

@topic

[size=14pt]All hotels in Abuja are FULLY booked for GEJ's declaration, but for IBB, here's the inside info[/size]

[size=21pt]Crowd Rented For IBB’s Rally, Protesters Reveal All After Allowance Unpaid-PM News, Lagos[/size]
Posted: September 17, 2010 - 20:32
Posted by siteadmin
By Musa Aliyu from Minna

Startling revelations into how former military dictator, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida,  IBB , rented a huge crowd during his 2011 presidential ambition declaration on Wednesday at  the Eagles Square in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, have emerged.

•IBB’s Abuja Rally: IBB Mukeso for N5,000 each

P.M.NEWS checks have revealed that the desperate general, who annulled the freest election  in the country in 1993, rented at least 50 support groups and NGOs in the bid to hoodwink  unsuspecting Nigerians into believing that he has remained popular.

However, the secret was blown open when the rented crowd protested yesterday in front of  Niger State Government House in Minna over non payment of allowances promised them by the  State Government and politicians who contracted them for the rally.

“Forty-five 18-seater buses were hired to convey us to Abuja with a promise that each one  of us will be paid N5, 000. We fulfilled our own side. We went to Abuja, shouted and danced  for IBB. The whole world saw us but instead of Niger State government fulfilling their own  part, they all ran away living us with nothing,” Musa M. Rabo told journalists during the  protest.

Musa Ubale and Tijjani Umaru, leaders of other groups disclosed that they are not supporting  IBB but travelled to Abuja because of money.

He said: “We are not lovers of IBB but we were promised N5, 000 each.”

They alleged that food and allowances promised them were not given to them when they got to  Abuja.

“We left for Abuja as early as 7 a.m. on Wednesday from Minna and came back at about 1 a.m.  Thursday without breakfast, lunch or dinner. We were told that money was released by the  state government (Niger) but some few people want to hijack it,” a protester said.


When contacted, one of the leaders who hired the thugs confirmed that some of the groups are  yet to be paid as agreed with the group.

“Now I am in Abuja. Please, don’t mention my name please,” he pleaded.

Chairman IBB Vision 2011, Alhaji Ubale Marafa Kagara, said that they paid all the members  what was promised.

“Those you see protesting are not our members. We paid our people their money as promised.  You know, there are other groups from government side, some from PDP and others from NGOs  like us,” Kagara said.

P.M.NEWS learnt that Niger State government through the office of the Secretary to the State  government released money for mobilisation of youths and NGOs for the IBB support rally in  Abuja.

“That is why you see them in government house not IBB campaign office. Governor Ma’azu  Babangida has released money for the job,” says a government official who did not want his  name mentioned.

Special Assistant on Mobilization to Niger State government, Alhaji Yahuza Abdullahi, who  has been accused of withholding the money, was seen pleading with the protesters. He left  after he sighted journalists.

—Musa Aliyu/Minna

http://saharareporters.com/news-page/crowd-rented-ibb%E2%80%99s-rally-protesters-reveal-all-after-allowance-unpaid-pm-news-lagos

[size=14pt]2011 Presidency: At Jonathan's colourful public declaration[/size]
Joke Kujenya, Lagos 18/09/2010 12:42:00
Jonathan , presidential candidate for 2011 elections

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, about 11.29am Saturday, arrived the Eagles Square venue of his campaign inauguration in a white Coaster bus with some state governors.

Vice-President Namadi Sambo, who got to the scene earlier said:  "We have come to make a statement to Nigerians that we have arrived. Let the opposition know today that come 2011 we will remain in Aso Rock."

Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim speaking for a section of the South-East zone acknowledged that the Eagles Square has never been so nicely organised despite the hordes of crowd present at the occasion.

The President, decked in his usual Niger Delta outfit acknowledge cheers from his scores of supporters.

He walked right ahead towards the podium alongside his wife, Dame Patience, and Vice-President, Arch. Namadai Sambo.

Shortly thereafter, Muslim cleric, Jonathan Zwingina lead the Islamic prayers calling on God to ensure a PDP victory as well as to bless Nigeria with leaders who do not steal.

Several musical and drama artistes were also on hand to spice the occasion.

Elegant Stallion, Ms. Onyeka Onwenu had from the commencement of the programme, entertained the President's supporters to assorted campaign-related songs.

As soon as the President got to his seat, his résumé was read out to the crowd.

The campaign theme inscribed on a bill-board reads: Nigeria's Transformation Begins -"and the theme song was: "Goodluc to you, Goodluck to me, Goodluck to everybody, "We don tire for bad luck, we want Goodluck" , "We will follow Goodluck Jonathan, we will stand by Goodluck Jonathan, anywhere he takes us, we will follow; we will follow Goodluck Jonathan, " were rendered amid speeches given by different speakers.

Roll-call of all the governors in attendance were reeled out.

Director-General, Goodluck Campaign Organisation (GCO), Dalhatu Tafida, a former Senator from Kaduna, in his opening remarks extols the President.

Tafida said Jonathan is a man of transformation and change adding that since the President assumed power, his monthly purchase of a drum of diesel had reduced.

Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, a business tycoon and PDP stalwart said that President Jonathan has "given Nigerians hope that governance can work."

Speaking for the North West zone, Isa Mohammed a former ambassador also recounted laudable things about President Jonathan.

Next on the line was Anyim Pius Anyim, who shouting on top of his voice pleaded among others that Nigerians and indeed the South eastern zone and Igbos in particular should offer Jonathan their unalloyed support.

Others that spoke in favour of the President include Barnabas Gemade, Joseph Wayas who said: "What you see in the Eagle Square represents what Nigerians are feeling. The candidature of Goodluck Jonathan is a popular one." Don Etiebet, Ojo Madueke, Solomon Lar, Vincent Ogbulafor, Tony Anenih, Matthew Tawo Mbu, a former foreign minister and several others were among the lot that graced the occasion and said one thing or another.

Senate President, David Mark and Speaker Dimeji Bankole were among the invited and present dignatories at the occasion; although, they said nothing. Olusegun Agagu also spoke on behalf of the South-West zone and the Yorubas.
Senator Anieite Okon, representing the South-South urged the constituents to recognise their son in the 2011 election.

Olawale Ajani James on behalf of the hundreds of youths present at the rally said: "and women were also present at the very colourful and well organised event.

Mrs Josephine Anenih, Women Affairs Minister in her Pidgin-English laden speech urged women and youths not to allow any old man to come and deceive them. She climbed the stage as she sang "If you see my Mama, Hosanna, tell am say, I dey with Goodluck, " with the support of Daddy Showky. Also chanting "We don win, we don win," she said "Na only Goodluck fit butter una bread; so make una know where una goodluck dey," as she ended her speech and went back to her seat.

Another female politician described President Jonathan as humble, respectful and someone who has actually given women due representation in his cabinet.

The occasion was  also spiced with various musical entertainments including that of Wande Cole's  ", Se na like dis we go dey dey, "; Weird MC and her team dressed in Nigeria's green-white-green colour as they sang , "Jonathan ntu le se, we need change, to start today, no more delay, make we arrange , go vote eee, " among others.

All the governors present also spoke one after the other reeling out President Jonathan's achievements in the last six months and pledging their support for him in the 2011 Presidential elections.

The event continues amid drizzles as President Jonathan watches with keen interest whispering to his wife from time-to-time.

http://thenationonlineng.net/web3/news-update/13635.html

. . .Showers of blessing!

^
Walkover in TOTALITY!!!!!!

Solomon227:
@ Beaf

Please I hope u are recording this event. I am dying to see the video abeg

No, I'm not there.
I'm getting a priviledged feed from guys on the scene, you'll find very much the same stuff on a couple of websites.

1340: A very significant twist in the tale here. Danjuma Goje has been asked to come on stage to represent the Northern governors. It is significant because the Gombe state governor has never hidden his opposition to President Jonathan's candidature. In fact he was one of the few PDP governors who attended Mr. Babangida's rally on Wednesday. His speech here could reveal an interesting U-turn,


. . .We are waiting!

1339: Another musical interlude. Not the first of the day and probably not the last,

1327: The stars have really come out today. Francis Duru leads a Nollywood delegation including Stephanie Okereke, Desmond Elliot, Chinyere Winfred, Okey Bakassi and a host of others. Kannywood actors and actresses are also represented. At the moment, President Jonathan seems to be ahead in terms of celebrity backing.

youngmonie:
In as much as i suport IBB , by what im seeingg, looks like  that guy has got pdp ticket, buh all di poiticins cannot be trusted, dey can be der supporting him now  nd den dey vote for some1 else in primaries

You are seeing the light like a pilgrim on the road to Damascus!
Cool Joe's got it in his back pocket.

Jonathan is an avalanche that just continues gaining force and momentum.
. . .Taking all with him, a cool behemoth, immovable, unstoppable, all conquering. . .

1322: A representative of the Grand coalition party, an amalgam of 46 smaller parties, affirms that they have declined to present a candidate for the Presidential elections. They will lend support to President Jonathan he says.

1320: A representative of the corporate forum of Nigeria steps on stage to endorse the President

1310: A collection of Nigerian female entertainers led by Weird MC performs an engaging dance number. There is a large emphasis on female performers thus far, echoing the words of the last speaker who said "women have never had it so good."

1303: A rousing address from Aisha Aliyu delivered entirely in Hausa with smatterings of pidgin English. One of the most emphatic addresses given thus far.

1259: Another Dbanj song is played across the speakers: "Se na like dis we go dey dey?" The artist himself is not there it should be noted.

1254: Josephine Anenih, minister of women affairs, takes the stage with a rendition of "If you see my Mama, Hosanna, tell am say, I dey with Goodluck" She addresses the women and youth in the crowd speaking in pidgin English. She tells them that the President has given key positions to many women in his cabinet. She ends by singing: "We don win o, we don win."

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1239: Musical interlude as Onyeka Onwenu, singer, actress and politician, performs a specially written song: "Run Jonathan Run." It is quite upbeat and the crooner engages the audience by dancing. The President looks quite impressed and can't help but tap his feet in unison.

1237: The drizzle stops as the compere says that thanks to Goodluck the rain has now stopped