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[quote author=na_so link=topic=506290.msg6680602#msg6680602 date=1283361247][size=70pt]GOODLUCK NIGERIA[/size][/quote]Hehe!

I just checked F1 news and the flexible wing reason for the crash is beginning to take off!
The reason flexi wings were banned years ago was because they caused crashes.

Its not yet on any of the main sites, but I can wager it will be by tomorrow max.

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2010/09/analysis-of-red-bull-wing-flex-before-vettel-hit-button/ (James Allen = F1 guru journalist)
http://www.metrof1.com/blogs/metrof1/2010/08/did-vettels-wing-flexing-cause-crash.html
http://forums.atlasf1.com/lofiversion/index.php/t135066.html

Dis Guy:
the road was slippery and he wasnt cautious enough

We have a Crash Kid on the grid a danger to cars and drivers he is becoming an embarrassment to the team tbh
better to get one of two points but always getting blown off is worrisome

Jenson Button claims that section of track was bone dry, which puts a different complection on things and there is also the very visible flexing. I bet its going to be investigated as a reason for the crash.

Obj isn't involved. Bodunde Adeyanju, who was his former Special Assistant was involved, hence the confusion; Bodunde acted on behalf of Lawal Batagarawa.

[size=14pt]Halliburton: How Abacha, Etete, others shared $180m[/size]
Posted by Akhabue on April 12, 2010 at 2:16pm in General
Halliburton: How Abacha, Etete, others shared $180m – Report
Cover StoriesApr 12, 2010
By Kingsley Omonobi

FOLLOWING last week’s revelation by the United States’ Ambassador to Nigeria, Robin Sanders, that documents and evidence needed by the Nigerian authorities to prosecute culprits in the $180million Halliburton scandal have been made available, Vanguard can report authoritatively that the Federal Government has drawn up a list of indicted persons recommended for prosecution for allegedly sharing the bribe money.

The list includes such names as former Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal A. D. Bello alleged to have collected $15. 7million using his foreign account, for himself and a former military head of state; Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu, elder brother of the Niger State governor and former federal permanent secretary alleged to have collected over $35million for himself and others including a former military head of state, and Alhaji Abdukadir Abacha, brother of late head of state also alleged to have collected $7million using his foreign firm as front.


Late Sani Abacha

Other names on the list are a former Minister of Petroleum, Chief Dan Etete, alleged to have collected $3. 5million, using his oil firm as front; former Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mr. Jackson Gaius Obaseki, alleged to have  facilitated the collection of about $11million that was shared between Bodunde Adeyanju, former Special Assistant to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Minister of State for Defence, Lawal Batagarawa, and a frontline political party.

Also contained in the list was Alhaji Gidado Bakare of the defunct CITI Bank who was detained for over one month during investigation. He was alleged to have collected more than $60million for himself, a former military head of state and other prominent persons in the North.

Collection and disbursement of funds
Bakare was alleged to have used two companies in the collection and disbursements.

There are also names of two former board members of a construction giant, Mr. Mark George, who was alleged to have collected $6million from Mr. Jeffrey Tesler and helped transfer the money to two top shots of the frontline political party and a special assistant to a former head of state.

Vanguard gathered, however, that while Bodunde, allegedly agreed that he collected $6million from the construction giant, he told the panel that it had nothing to do with his former boss, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo but that he only handed the money over to Mallam Lawal Batagarawa.

It was learnt that Batagarawa, who earlier denied collecting any money from Bodunde, later allegedly accepted collecting the money but said it had noting to do with Obasanjo, and that the money was handed over to a party.
Vanguard also gathered, weekend, that Alhaji Abdulkadir Abacha, who had used delay tactics severally to skip being interrogated by the panel, finally appeared before it last month to state his role in the alleged sharing.

Another top shot who appeared before the panel and whose evidence Vanguard learnt has helped to clear a lot of grey areas, was a former Company Secretary of the Nigeria National Liquified Gas Company,  who was allegedly privy to the signing of all the agreements and execution of the contract between the Nigerian government and representatives of Halliburton company.

Desperate effort to frustrate panel’s work
Further findings by Vanguard showed that evidences from the progress report available in the office of the Attorney General of the Federation have been found to corroborate those sent by the American government to the AGF’s. It was learnt that the former AGF, Michael Aondoakaa, deliberately tried to frustrate the panel’s work.

A source told Vanguard that following the passing of information on Halliburton to the authorities, the American government was waiting to see what the Acting President would  do with the two reports. The issue is whether he will continue the fight against corruption of his boss, Yar’Adua, with his new Attorney General, Adoke, or sweep the findings under the carpet as Aondoakaa allegedly attempted.

Vanguard had earlier reported, that several months after the five-man panel concluded the Nigerian leg of its investigation and secured visas to travel abroad for the foreign leg of the investigation, officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, scuttled the travel arrangements made for the panel to travel to conclude the investigations.

They did so by ensuring that the briefs, questionnaires and information needed by the panel to do their work abroad, which were to be translated into Spanish, French, Latin and German, in accordance with procedure, were sat on for over six months, to the extent that the visas issued in October with a December 4 deadline, for panel members to travel expired with the panel still in Nigeria.

Consequently, it emerged that the trip abroad would not take place again thereby sending a sad message of lack of seriousness to the foreign countries that the government of Nigeria’s talk about unearthing the truth about the Halliburton scam was mere political talk.

The panel members were scheduled to travel to France, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Germany for two weeks in separate batches, to investigate how the monies were distributed, the codes used, how the facilitator and key foreign suspect, Jeffrey Tesler tricked the Nigerian beneficiaries, as well as the extent of involvement of two former heads of state in the sharing of the loot.

Employment of private translators
When it became clear that the Foreign Affairs Ministry was not forthcoming with the translation, the panel had to request the withdrawal of the documents and employed private experts that eventually carried out the translation but at that time the visas had expired.

It would be recalled that President Umaru Yar’Adua had made all arrangements, including release of funds to the office of the Attorney General of the Federation to ensure that a proper conclusion was arrived at by the panel. He had approved N50million, last September for the panel members to embark on the foreign leg of the investigation following the submission of the panel’s interim report.

Payment of outstanding allowances to the panel members and investigators were also to be effected from the money.

…AVM Bello denies involvement
AVM Bello has vehemently denied knowing anything about the Halliburton deal. According to him, one of the accounts in question is an offshore account which was opened in 2001 and closed towards the end of that year.

The investigating team, led by CP Amodu Ali of the Special Investigation Unit of the Police Force Headquarters had  insisted that Air Vice Marshall Bello (rtd) was in a position to disclose the beneficiaries of the Halliburton bribery money and the amount each of them got.

According to Vanguard sources, one of the accounts in question is an off-shore account allegedly opened in London for Bello by Jeffery Tessler. He (Bello) said that the account was opened in 2001 and that towards the end of that year, he closed that account to any transaction whatsoever, stressing that he was, therefore, at a loss as to how the account was used.

Operation of offshore account
Having tried to reach the lawyer (Tessler) and failed, the Police investigating team asked AVM Bello to furnish it with documents of the offshore account showing that he closed  the account in 2001 and that he was not aware of any transaction with it.

Asked how such account could be in operation over a period of time and the documents of transaction carried out with it could not be traced, the source said such offshore accounts don’t need to have directors to be opened, rather what they had was a nominee director and that Mr. Tessler is the only nominee director.

“That is why we have requested our American counterparts to intervene on our behalf over the arrest of Mr. Tessler and we are aware that motions have been put in place for the extradition of Mr. Tessler to America to answer questions,” the source said.

AVM Bello was at a time, detained on the instructions of the Okiro Committee over the Halliburton scandal. Relations then approached the Abuja High Court to enforce his fundamental human rights. He was arrested on April 27, and held incommunicado from his family, relations and lawyers, despite his protest that he knew nothing of Tesler’s dealings with Halliburton.

The relations applied to court for: Declaration that the arrest of the applicant on April 27, 2009 in Lagos by officers and men under the command of the Respondents was illegal, unconstitutional and against the provisions of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights (Ratification and Enforcement).
He was later released.

http://community.vanguardngr.com/forum/topics/halliburton-how-abacha-etete

HAH:
buhari will surely win if there is free and fair election infact he won the 2007 election you can  ask those in abuja. ,Nigerias problem is corruption and for good ness sake this guy is the most incorruptible leader we had even his enemies testify to that .

So how do you explain the 54 suitcases of raw cash saga, how come he there are very strong allegations that he stole $2.8billion?
Stop giving wings to myths.

On the 31st December, 1983, Buhari struck, under the cover of the political commotion that trailed the Presidential election results of the time.  In reality, power was seized for the opportunity to destroy documents relating to the NNPC’s missing US$2.8 billion oil money, and punish all those involved in unraveling the scam.  Politicians and critics, including Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, notorious for clamouring for the exposure of the oil money rogue Minister of Obasanjo’s military epoch, were locked up without trial.  Buhari’s regime had a penchant for incarcerating all and sundry.  Satire saved my neck at the time.

http://thewillnigeria.com/opinion/4329-BUHARI-ATIKU-AND-REST.html

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=BUHARI+NNPC%E2%80%99s+US%242.8+billion+oil&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

Gbawe:
What do you want me to say to hardened fans of Jonathan who feel that they must attack everyone and everything that threatens Jonathan's highly unpopular ambition even when it is obvious Mr.President is relying heavily on misuse of executive power to drive through his unfancied ambition ? 

Your friend Papabrowne wrote:
As one of the more sensible die-hard fans of Jonathan , does what he says  not strike you as incredibly naive and lacking in logic to the extent that it is not even worth a response ?  A thread attracts unobjective fans of Jonathan , who will demonise even Jesus if he opposes Jonathan , and we are to take it that Ribadu is now unpopular? Some folks are so far gone in desperate thinking/blind support I cannot flatter them with a response to what they write.  If Jonathan fans feel that they must demonise a far better candidate than their idol to convince themselves that no credible candidate exists, so be it . Coming from the same guy (Papabrown ) that posits Jonathan has won the election from his facebook 'popularity' , I am not surprised. When folks like Papabrown have logically intelligent arguement I will respond appropriately. Anything else is a waste of my time.

. . .Fans.
Yes, we are many!

ud4u:
I was eager to see the issue of selective justice in the interview but unfortunately nothig of that sort was asked. So the interview was not complete.

. . .Like Gbawe's usual 99% flawed analysis!

Lovely website. Wicked!

[size=14pt]Goodluck Jonathan Commences Online Digital Campaign [/size]
Written by Peter Eledan
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 20:00

Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign has embraced innovative technologies that will help him connect with voters, volunteers and supporters. President Goodluck Jonathan has commenced its online campaign as part of his activities towards winning the hearts of Nigerians most especially those who utilise the internet, handheld devices, social media and email for Keeping up to date with information regarding next year’s elections.

The online campaign being anchored by a group called Goodluck Jonathan Global Campaign Team (GJGCT) on its website http://www.goodluckjonathanfor2011.com said the site was developed specially to mobilize the Nigerian youths and other Nigerians at home and abroad in supporting the President’s aspiration and increase his international campaign awareness.

The site explains and answers many questions about the achievements of Goodluck Jonathan within the last few couple of months of the present administration and has urged every Nigerian on the internet to access it. The site affords people an opportunity to share their thoughts on important issues and respond to the administration’s policy and ideas. More than 500,000 people visited the site in the first month of its launch.

In recent months, GJGCT with the help of its strategic partners have issued announcements about the Goodluck Jonathan campaign's use of innovative technology. To be precise, some observers say Jonathan has raised the bar to new heights with the use of interactive web tools in the history or the country’s elections. Jonathan's grip of new technology seems to reflect his connection to Nigeria’s young voters. “We are really targeting the under-30 crowd".

Goodluck Jonathan’s Digital Online presidential campaign is more than a major social media milestone because it ushered in a new relationship amongst voters and their supporters. Due to social media, an unparalleled number of individuals will have a new kind of active, direct role in Jonathan’s campaign; moreover, I predict that the Goodluck Jonathan online and social media campaign strategy will bring Jonathan closer to all Nigerians both home and abroad in contributing directly to the political process and developments in the country.

The global group chairman in United Kingdom, Mr Peter Eledan told the news men that with the site’s use of social media, and digital activities; it would be easier to penetrate many homes in Nigeria because a sizeable number of Nigerians are hooked on handheld devices, internet, email and mobile services.

The mission of the group as stated by the chairman includes establishing President Jonathan’s respect for Nigerian Development, good governance, social and constitutional Development, and its passion for justice and rule of law.

In order to enhance President Jonathan’s public image, The Goodluck Jonathan Global Campaign team will carry out innovation communication utilising videos, media and other web channels.

The Goodluck Jonathan Global Campaign team’s use of social media and other digital tools is an indication of how President Goodluck Jonathan’s next administration will operate. With online campaigning, Peter says, Jonathan's use of technology to connect with Nigerian electorate is "very unique,” What you get is a perfect matching of philosophy, messaging and technology.

http://www.release-news.com/index.php/society/26811-goodluck-jonathan-commences-online-digital-campaign.html

[size=14pt]Sovereign wealth funds are the new kings of the markets[/size]
Alex Preston

Published 30 August 2010

Britain missed out on establishing one in the 1980s, but today it is the SWFs and their vast reserves of cash that are helping to bail out global banks and snap up bankrupt businesses.

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, still nursing its wounds after bailing out its spendthrift neighbour Dubai, is said to be bidding for the rail link between London and the Channel Tunnel. A number of secretive sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) have apparently expressed interest in buying a stake in General Motors when the company floats later this year. Whenever a major business is put up for sale, SWFs seem to be at the front of the queue.

Britain missed out on establishing an SWF in the 1980s. Tony Benn, among others, wanted to set up a fund to invest North Sea oil and gas income, but was shouted down by the Tories. In a recent report, PricewaterhouseCoopers estimated that the fund would have had about £450bn leading into the credit crisis. Norway, which did establish such a reserve, was able to draw on a similar amount as a buffer against the crash. It's another chapter in the British history of missed financial opportunities. Now the SWFs are buying up our national treasures.

China Investment Corporation, set up in 2007 to take a more active approach to the management of the country's vast foreign currency reserves, is reported to be behind an on-again-off-again bid for Liverpool Football Club. But the situation is murky. Kenny Huang, the Hong Kong businessman fronting the Chinese bid, said on 4 August that he was backed by CIC. The next day, a source "close" to CIC rubbished the claim. There has been silence from both parties since. CIC watchers, though, will have noted that the fund has quietly liquidated part of its holding in Morgan Stanley. The amount raised? £351.4m. Liverpool's outstanding debt? £351.4m.
. . .

Very interesting article, read the rest here http://www.newstatesman.com/economy/2010/08/swfs-banks-financial-funds

Jonathan has a powerful vision for Nigeria.

mikeansy:
Government saving money so that we do not spend our way into unmanageable debt is not backed by law? expecially when our expenditures are usually going down the drain due to corruption?

Do we need a special bill for Government to save money for future generations?

Please where is the bill for Government to repair bad roads?

Where is the bill for Government to build schools? hospitals?

No wonder some people thought it was necessary to wait for NASS to declare them acting President before they carry out their constitutional function as VP and acting President in waiting. They clearly are not ready to lead except NASS prompts them to.

I should like to think after 50years of failures and misfits. We deserve something better.

Jonathan is the best thing for Nigeria at this time? You can as well try to sell ice to the eskimos.

How can your idea of a developed Nigeria be one where things are done on an ad hoc basis? Tell me you are kidding! Are you promoting a path to caveman status for Nigeria with your advocacy for lawlessness and ad hoc policies?

The absence of law is the very definition of chaos. The absence of planning and organisation is the definition of a brutish, failing, backward society.
Lawlessness is at the root of all Nigeria’s problems, everything is ad hoc, cut and join govt, cut and join taxes, cut and join society , cut and join religious leaders, cut and join federalism etc.
If we continue this way, we will soon fall off the cliff.

How will lawlessness, chaos and ad hoc policies provide the hospitals, schools, savings for future generations etc? Your arguments are self-defeating, each point just strangles the other.

It is no wonder that up till now, we have not tasted the positive developments Nigeria’s abundant endowments should have concretised after 50 years of existence. Instead, it has been 50 years of navigating the same circle, sometimes backwards, sometimes forwards, but always the same circle to nowhere. The only route out of our pitiable circumstances, is back up of our steps and vision with concrete laws – that is exactly what Jonathan is doing. Our first deliberate, thoughtful President with his eye on the ball.

Yes, we need laws, we need planning, we need organisation, we need foresight. Anyone having these things could “as well try to sell ice to the Eskimos” repeatedly and successfully.
Based on his achievements so far, Jonathan will do for us what no other has done.

Uncle Joe, carry go! Your Sovereign Wealth Fund is the best thing since sliced bread. Nigeria is the only oil producing country without such a framework. Thank God, we now have a man with vision.

May those toilets only ever see expensive sh.it. Amen.

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It doesn't say anything negative about his abilities. In the real World, Nigeria is horribly unstable, people from a section of the country keep making both overt and covert threats; maintaining stability is Jonathans first priority, if he exercises poor judgement and chases after heavyweights at this time, the country will suffer greatly. Nobody newly comes into power and starts getting into all sorts of fights, no, the wise will bide their time and only strike when they are well bedded in.

The 32b excess crude account is an illegal account and the governors have every right to demand it be liquidated, because Nigeria has a revenue sharing formula enshrined in law. The excess crude account is not backed by any law, so your argument is going nowhere.
Instead, Jonathan as an exemplary leader, has seen the loop holes and is fastracking the Sovereign Wealth Fund which is 100% well thought out. Indeed, $1billion has been set aside for its takeoff. The Sovereign Wealth Fund is a financial vehicle that designed from the ground up, to work for the country, the same way as other oil producing like Dubai etc, have been able to maximise and strategise national investments and grow at rapid rates.
Jonathan is Nigeria's first thinking President. He is the one that will put us on the path to development finally.

You guy's have very selective views, and are clutching at very weak straws to give a dog a bad name, because there have been strong movements against corruption that have already yeilded very positive results for the country.
For example, how come you guy's haven't noticed that there has been a wholesale clear out of corrupt individuals in the NNPC and at the ports? The fuel we get at the right prices and in abundance didn't happen by accident.

Jonathan is the best thing for Nigeria at this time.

^
kai! I never want to be your opponent! I wanna live!

@topic
Martin Witmarshe might finally have the chance to grab Red Bull by the balls, todger and all!
Some eagle eyed fans have spotted that, just before Vettel speared into Button, his front wing flexed quite a lot and dipped rather violently to the right. It isn't far-fetched that such wild wing flexing could radicalally upset an f1 cars balance.

[flash=480,385]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBxNVoMXHz4?fs=1&amp[/flash]

In other words, the Red Bull flexi-wing might actually be making the car a danger to drivers lives. I can imagine that a detailed look is going to be given to Webbers airborne crash in similar circumstances with Heikki Kovalainen. Indeed, Webbers front wing does an exagerated dip to the right and bobs back up just before the crash (though it didn't flex as wildly as Vettel's). Some of that weaving might just be that he had already lost control long before the crash.

[flash=480,385]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBO1mX8sKYk?fs=1&amp[/flash]

Summary? In my opinion, Red Bull is very likey gonna get truly fcked and binned this time.

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Tinubu was found guilty of drug related business in the US and had to forfeit half a million dollars to the US govt. I know for certain that he cannot visit the US now or ever again. So, yes, Tinubu is a convict.

This is what the Justice Oputa Panel recommended on the death of Dele Giwa, so it isn't just rumour;

"on General Ibrahim Babangida, we are of the view that there is evidence to suggest that he and the two security chiefs, Brigadier General Halilu Akilu and Col. A. K. Togun are accountable for the death of Dele Giwa by letter bomb. We recommend that this case be re-open for further investigation in the public interest."

mj:
I just don't like it when programmers start comparing one language to the other, what I believe matter most is the end product not type of language used in doing it, What your client want is the end product not how you did it, pls.

One day, you will know that in programming languages, "man pass man!"
Even on the .NET platform, try coding a real-time, low level video processing app in VB.NET, then try the same in C#. . . after that come back and tell me "language no pass language," and your client wouldn't care about one version of the app simply grinding to a halt, because the load is too heavy.

As you gain experience, you will drop that mantra. However, if you only code for the web, then it might not matter (except you're the next twitter or facebook with killer levels of traffic).

mikeansy:
Please corruption is corruption

Let us not engage in selective appreciation of corruption whether it is by Tinubu, IBB, Jonathan or Patience Jonathan.

Let us agree that all are corrupt so that we can now find a pragmatic solution to what is a National Cancer.

What I find unacceptable is the willingness to call IBB, Tinubu and co corrupt while denying those of Jonathan and his wife.

I don't know when rumours became proof of corruption. I cannot vouch for anybody and if indeed, she is guilty, let the law take its cause. But I know one thing; the law says, "innocent until proven guilty." These allegations seem to be little more than another IBB sponsored smeer campaign. I have seen this pretty strong rebutal elsewhere;

If she had been found culpable, we are certain that Nuhu Ribadu would have charged her to court because she has no immunity.

We want to state categorically that Mrs. Jonathan has no link whatsoever with the seized N104million and has no knowledge of any $13.5 million dollars. In fact there was never an incident of $13.5million dollars.

We challenge Sahara Reporters to contact Mr. Nuhu Ribadu or Mrs. Farida Waziri to get the facts of the matter.

We state without any iota of equivocation that Mrs. Jonathan has no case against her.  She never had any case to answer. All the controversy was a storm in a tea cup stirred up by political mudslingers in her husband’s home state Bayelsa in the quest for the governorship seat.

Rumour mongering can't make a person guilty.

chosen04:
This is a prophesy?

No, it just means IBB is a 419.
Kedu. How is Guatemala?

Agibecky:
Lest we forget that on September 11, 2006, Mr. Osita Nwajah, the EFCC spokesman made a public declaration that a whopping sum of $13.5 million Dollars (US) was seized from Mrs. Patience Jonathan, the wife of then Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Goodluck Jonathan.


“Abia is number one (of corrupt state) not because it is number one alphabetically, but because we have one of the biggest established cases of stealing, money laundering, diversion of fund against Governor Kalu. The governor used his mother, daughter, wife and brother to divert N35billion to build his business empire including Slok Airlines, Slok Pharmaceuticals and newspaper house…Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu corruption is of international dimension.There is s also a petition against the Governor of Bayelsa’s wife. She was involved in laundering the sum of one hundred and four million into foreign account. She is also being investigated.”
~ Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, during the plenary section of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which held on September 27, 2006.

The case is suit number FHC/ABJ/M/340/06 filed on August 21, 2007 at the Federal High Court, Abuja.

FACTS DON'T LIE.

. . .But you are lying. How much did you pocket to spread this crap? Dude, you are commiting a serious crime!
I bet you have never seen these words;

If she had been found culpable, we are certain that Nuhu Ribadu would have charged her to court because she has no immunity.

We want to state categorically that Mrs. Jonathan has no link whatsoever with the seized N104million and has no knowledge of any $13.5 million dollars. In fact there was never an incident of $13.5million dollars.

We challenge Sahara Reporters to contact Mr. Nuhu Ribadu or Mrs. Farida Waziri to get the facts of the matter.

We state without any iota of equivocation that Mrs. Jonathan has no case against her.  She never had any case to answer. All the controversy was a storm in a tea cup stirred up by political mudslingers in her husband’s home state Bayelsa in the quest for the governorship seat.

Charlie, find out about the words above and meditate.
Next!

[quote author=na_so link=topic=506224.msg6673449#msg6673449 date=1283269007]What have you done about the THIEF,and drug baron right in your isale eko abode? his name is TINUBU[/quote]No mind am!

[size=14pt]2011: Reps may endorse Jonathan for presidency [/size]
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 11:40 Eric Ojo
•Members to move motion to that effect

As activities hit top gear for the 2011 general election, fillers from the House of Representatives whose members are currently on summer vacation indicate that there is intense behind-the-scene mobilization towards galvanizing support of the House for President Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential bid.

There are also strong indications that the House may reconvene soon to rub minds and formally endorse President Jonathan for the 2011 Presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In addition, impeccable sources revealed on Monday in Abuja that a group of lawyers has been very busy reaching out to other members of the House and canvassing support for the actualization of Jonathan’s presidential ambition. A member from the South - West geo-political zone who pleaded anonymity admitted being a member of a group canvassing for the reconvening of the House to endorse a motion that would solidify the support already garnered from across the country for Jonathan.

“If all things go according to plans, we may reconvene next week just to debate and endorse the motion that would make our support for him clear and final”, the source said. Lending credence to this, Ita Enang, Chairman, House committee on rules and business, said the president enjoys a huge goodwill from majority of members of the House. Enang added that a lot of them have been meeting separately and also as groups to garner support for him (Jonathan).

“But I am not aware of any plans to reconvene on a motion to formally endorse him in the House. But if such a motion is moved, you will see that the President is popular among our members”, Enang said. He pointed out that the support for Jonathan is not only from PDP members but permeates other party lines in the House, adding that he would vote in support if such a motion was moved. Also expressing her support, Elizabeth Ogbaga (PDP/Ebonyi) said she would surely vote in favour of such a motion, adding that the nation needs the president to stabilise the polity which, according to her, is what continuity does to any political setting.

“At least we know that he is very serious about improving power output, distribution and supply and has committed some good resources to it. He should be allowed to continue, even if it is just to remove the embarrassment of poor supply. I want to voice my support that the House endorses him when we reconvene”, she added.

Clever Ikisipko (PDP/Bayelsa), who represents Ogbia federal cnstituency where President Jonathan hails from, also affirmed that he would give his full backing to such a motion anytime it is moved on the floor of the House. “I am not aware someone is sponsoring such a motion but anytime it comes up, I would have no choice but to support it”, he stated.

http://www.businessdayonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12344:2011-reps-may-endorse-jonathan-for-presidency&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=18

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Well spoken, but I fear sha! That is your post number 419!

Jonathan has quietly achieved in 3+ months, what no other govt has been able to in the several past decades of mis-governance. Yet, there are still more impovements to come. In fact, Jonathan has promised 24/7 light by 2012 (I hope to God, that it is possible and that he can achieve it).

Nigeria needs to move forward, it isn't often we hear good stories like this.

netotse:
@beaf
have you taken a look at the power roadmap? http://www.nigeriapowerreform.org/downloads/
it makes sense o. . .i cant lie

No. I didn't even know such a website existed! Thanks for that, I'm getting both documents, but its a lot of reading sha!

This thread is just another one of Gbawe's record breaking attempts to clutch at straws. Whats the purpose of this thread?
. . .Its as if some people go to bed at night, only to wake up drenched with sweat and all fevered up, because they had a nightmare of all the good Jonathan can do for this country.

Gbawe:
@Na_so.

what say you now? The other day you supported a ridiculously partisan article that tried to portray Ribadu as an ingrate who is attempting to bite the hand that fed him. Now the man has come out to say that Jonathan never offered him any position in his Government !!!! Like I stated before, Jonathan and his camp are being led astray by callous politicians , like OBJ , who believe that you must persecute opponent , bully them and malign their image . Classic dirty Politics usually deployed by those who have selfish motivations that exclude the genuine desire to serve the electorate.

What is happening to the case against Ogbulafor since he stepped down as PDP chairman ?

He also says Atiku and Ibori are his brother and friend.
Abeg, go and sleep jare! You're beginning to sound as desperate as IBB.

slap1:
Firstly, Atiku can not even mobilize the whole Adamawa State. Secondly, where were all these patriotic goons when Yar'Adua, a clearly unprepared man, was forced on the nation? Lastly, let the gaffe go on, Bro Joe can save some money as the northern desperados are campaigning for him.

He is not even in PDP. I bet he really meant he wanted to frustrate himself; the dude doesn't even have a political party to contest under. Talk about funny!

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OAM4J:
hahahahhaha lol

I doubt it. Seriously!

I was never a fan of Tinubu or AC/ACN. The only interest i have in the party now is Fasola

So, if AC is foolish enough to let off Fasola, cause of ego, it might just be the beginning of their end.

I learnt his supplementary budget was kicked out again. Tinubu is trying to frustrate him big time, I won't be too suprised if the dude pulls out a real shocker.

EzeUche:
Look riding ninja, Igbos are not supporting Jonathan. Now you Isoko bastardd how does that make you feel? I am still have a problem with you concerning Delta State. Do not bring your nonsense to the south-east.

Amazing that an Isoko, I don't even really know who your people are would have the audacity to say such ish.

Don't try to talk big with me. You b small boy.

Did I not just say you are an insecure fart with a little d.i.c.k? Just a lil piece of tribal s.hit seeking relevance in tribalism
. . .Small man