Northern elders endorse Jonathan for second term

George Agba — Feb 27, 2015 The Northern Elders Council (NEC) has endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan and his running mate, Vice President Namadi Sambo for a second term in office. The elders led by their Chairman and elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, made their intention known yesterday when they paid a courtesy visit to Jonathan at the presidential villa, Abuja. Yakasai said the NEC opted for the Jonathan/ Sambo because they offer the best prospects for continuous and sustained development, peace, unity and stability of the country. According to him, despite the numerous social and security challenges, Jonathan through his resilience, steadfastness, and patriotism competed with his focused leadership has held the country together. He noted that the president matched the country to greater heights through the faithful implementation of the administration’s Transformation Agenda. He added that the NEC acknowledges the administration’s remarkable development of the Northern part of the country, particularly in the construction of over 120 Almajiri Schools, Girl Child Schools in 13 states, nine new universities, massive dam and irrigation projects, expansion of railways and numerous projects. He also disclosed that the NEC was particularly delighted with the synergy between Jonathan and Sambo, whom they described as “our distinguished son and leader.” Responding, Sambo told the elders that they took a wise decision by endorsing the re- election bid of Jonathan for a second term in the March 28 presidential election. Sambo expressed delight with the show of love and support by the NEC, under the Chairmanship of Yakasai. Source:Leadership newspaper