HISTORY has never failed the quest for knowledge and Wisdom; Chief Ebenezer Babatope, @ his 70th Jan, 2013 revealed Pa Awo's Prediction of God raising A President from the Ijaw enclave hence the coming of President Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan (GCFR) was not ordinary but in fulfillment of God’s word for Nigeria.
Going by recent trend of Men of God from diverse denomination including the Catholic Cardinal His "Eminence" Anthony Olubunmi OKOJIE (RTD) asking President Jonathan to seek God first for his second term, Nonetheless, hope this Prediction by Pa' Awolowo has put to rest the "Hues & Cries" of President Jonathan's 2015 ambition...
President Jonathan is a Man that has seen the ups and downs of His Career outside politics and inside politics. He has shown his strength by rising ahead of his immediate Community to aspire to be the Man that is leading the largest Africa Nation to a Greater height today. In September 18th 2010, President Jonathan having served as Vice President of Nigeria and with his wealth of experience in Good Governance officially declared his Presidential ambition with the famous ‘I HAVE NO SHOE’ slogan; that eventually became the word for most homes in Nigeria. As an encouraging phrase to describe a Man with No Shoes, growing up in a small Community in Bayelsa State to become Nigeria’s MOST favorite President and BEST ever had as a Nation. SO NO SHAKING!
HIS JOURNEY
President Jonathan’s journey so far in the politics of Nigeria cannot be unconnected with his background from his home State. As his name suggests, President Goodluck Jonathan has a habit of being in the Right place at the Right time; this led him to start his Political Career as Deputy Governor in Bayelsa State, with D.S.P. Alamieyeseigha as the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State. This recorded Dr. Goodluck Jonathan as the First Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. He eventually became the Governor of the State and Transformed the living standard of the people and several developmental resulted were recorded.
During his tenure as Governor, President Jonathan showed that he is a Humane Administrator, amazingly "Simple Minded" Loved by his People, Friends and Colleagues in and outside the State.
In December 2006, Jonathan was nominated as running mate to Umaru Yar’Adua for the Ruling PDP Presidential Ticket in the April 2007 Election as he was busy preparing for Re-Election to his first full term as substantive Governor of Bayelsa State. After a keenly contested Election, the Yar’adua/Jonathan ticket Won, and on May 29, 2007, he was inaugurated as Nigeria’s Vice President.
President Jonathan assumed Office on February 9, 2010, as Nigeria’s Acting President by virtue of a National Assembly resolution empowering him as Acting President, following President Yar’Adua’s long absence for medical attention in Saudi Arabia. President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was Sworn-in as President becoming Nigeria’s 14th Head of State on May, 6, 2010 as President, Commander-in-chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following the passing away of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on May 5, 2010. He cited Anti-corruption, Power and Electoral Reforms as focuses of his administration. He stated that he came to Office under “very sad and unusual circumstances”.
President Jonathan on his formal declaration in 2011 said “'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. '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 Hard Work 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'.
These things can only be by the Hands of God that has used men to predict his coming into Power. These are not words of a man that is not ready for business. How much more spiritual note do we need to confirm Gods hand is in President Jonathan’s Presidential Race?
Within these period, President Jonathan has Transformed the Economy of Nigeria, creating Jobs via the Federal Government YouWin initiative, constructing Roads, revived the former forgotten Railway Transportation system in Nigeria. Under President Jonathan, Corruption is being defeated to a standstill as this was witnessed in his bid to stop Fuel Subsidy in exposing those that have been benefiting from the scheme without supplying Petroleum products to Nigeria.
NO DOUBT, In the History of Nigeria, President Jonathan’s Achievement in Office has surpassed that of former Leaders; which have contributed to the yearning of Nigerians to seek for his Re-Election for President Come 2015.
'Fellow Nigerians, if I could Make it, you too CAN Make it'
HAPPY 53RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY!
-@MOAgbajoh
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