Date Published: 08/28/10

Jonathan: S/W Endorsement Best Decision for Nigeria-GSG

The  unanimous decision taken by the South West  stakeholders Forum of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)  to give total support to the presidency of  Dr. Gooluck Jonathan in the 2011 elections ,has been described as the  best and most popular decision  taken so far  in the political turf of the Yoruba nation,  since the beginning of the current political dispensation, the Goodluck Support Group (GSG) declared in Ibadan Saturday.

With the decision, the Yorubas have  again proved to be the most vibrant, focused and  united race taking their pride of place as the hub of political development of Nigeria.

According to a statement jointly signed by the Coordinator of the Oyo State chapter of the group, Mr Dare Adeleke and its Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan , the leaders of the People’s Democratic  Party in the South West have confirmed to be worthy leaders in tandem with the genuine  wishes and aspirations of the  overwhelming majority of their people.

“We wholeheartedly welcome and commend the unanimous decision taken at the stakeholders forum of the People’s Democratic Party.  Clearly , it is the most pragmatic, soothing, uniting and objective decision taken so far since 1999 when we began the current political dispensation by the frontline political leaders of the south west. It is the best and most popular so far. It is very pleasing.”

The group commended the entire leadership of the party in the region with special reference to the former President  and Chairman of Board of Trustees of the party, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo  whom , the statement said has “ done the race proud with the  right leadership being provided for the party at the regional and national levels.

The GSG said further that the direction shown by the south west PDP is a positive development for the country stressing that  it has  presented us  greater assurance, that come 2011, Nigeria would have the best material for the post of the President, in person of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan who has already  charted an achievable road map towards  enhanced stability and growth in all sectors of the Nigerian economy.