There is panic at the Presidential Villa,Abuja ahead of a planned visit by leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo today.
The visit is coming on the heels of the recent open letter from the former President to President Goodluck Jonathan in which he expressed disgust at the administration’s “ineptitude” and the defection of five PDP governors and 37 Representatives to the APC.
Presidency officials, who said a formal response to Obasanjo’s tirade would come at the appropriate time, feared that the ex-president might use his meeting with the APC leaders to launch a fresh attack on President Jonathan.
It was gathered yesterday that Obasanjo might meet the APC leaders in Abeokuta.
It is part of the ongoing consultations by the APC.
Others expected at the session are the five governors, who defected to the APC from the PDP.
They are Governors Murtala Nyako (Adamawa); Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers); Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano); Aliyu Wammakko (Sokoto) and Abdulfatai Ahmed (Kwara).
A top source, who spoke in confidence, said: “Forces in the presidency are jittery that Obasanjo might further open up on the state of the nation. They are worried that such pronouncement from Obasanjo would finally be a setback for the PDP.
“If Obasanjo asks his followers to join the APC, it will certainly be disastrous for the PDP.
“The President and his strategists are uncomfortable with the visit which they think has the potency of undermining Jonathan’s aspiration for a second term in 2015.”
Jonathan’s strategists are said to have been meeting on how to manage the outcome of the APC leaders’ visit.
Another source, however, clarified the mission of the APC leaders.
He said: “Actually, the five governors were expected to meet Obasanjo before their defection to the APC. But they could not do so because of the exigency at the time.
“The APC leaders and governors are going to Abeokuta to rub minds with Obasanjo on why a change is necessary in the leadership of the nation.”
A governor, who responded to enquiries from our correspondent, said: “At least, we will expect Obasanjo to be neutral as the campaign for the presidency in 2015 begins early next year.”
A PDP source said: “We have got wind of the visit of the APC leaders and it would be a shock to the party, if Obasanjo has decided to host them. In what capacity will he be meeting with APC leaders?
“I think Obasanjo wants to confirm the suspicion that he has sympathy for the APC. Well, the electorate will decide.”
Meanwhile, the defection of some relations and political associates of some ministers has created a crack in Jonathan’s cabinet.
It was gathered that the presidency was pained that the husband of a serving minister has defected to the APC
Sources said some forces are pushing for the exit of such ministers, while others insisted that as long as those ministers are loyal to the government, they should be left alone.
same people like change from Lagos zo London. What they are doing is the same thing
ReplyDeleteThey should also meet with the devil himself. Don't worry, I will write my own letter very soon,at least they will also visit me. All Plunderers Congress (APC). OBJ, IBB,Thiefnubu - progressives.I think the next place to visit is the Abacha grave.GEJ, don't be afraid, just change your leadership style.Be more proactive in making life better for Nigerians. Then get rid of all corrupt officials in your government. I rest my case.
ReplyDeleteLet GEJ not be afraid. Nothing will make us vote for Buhari and Tinubu even if they are joined by 50 OBJs.
ReplyDeleteOBASANJO Has said it before,, that ''''' IF YOU ARE THERE THEN YOU ARE THERE ''''' GEJ Is There Now,, NOTHING THE WHOLE OF THEM CAN DO NOTHING ..
ReplyDeleteYou Will Impeach Our President Because The North Want the Office ????????
GOD would Not allow us to see Civil War Again,,,, But We Are Not Scared Of That Civil War Mind You,,,,, What keeps different race together Is Equality,,,The North Is Only Using This APC to create Instability in this Country...
IF OBASANJO will say to her daughter that APC will Use hger In The Senate What does that tells a Wise Man ?????? This OLD Good For Death Men are fighting for their Interest Not Nigerians...
TRULY SNIPERS ARE BEING TRAINED,,,BUT The Snipers Are Being Trained By APC,, They Are Only Trying To Blackmail their Self Not GEJ....
From day one, PDP new their rent in the villa would someday expire, the only thing they didn't know was the rate at which the Landlord (nigerian voters) were charging. Thus blindly payed billions the estate agent (INEC) demanded as monies for acquiring DDC machines and Logistics (agreement and commission) before they will hand over keys (certificate of return) and they went away with conflicting notion that their rent would expire after 60yrs while some said 25yrs (PDP will rule for decades). Thus they organized Owambe during festivities without inviting the landlord but dumped the waste generated at his door-step(subsidy removal), they had 24hrs power in their room while the landlord slept in darkness, he pleaded to know the secret (declare your assets), but they didn't give a damn. Their kids used school bus while the landlord's would trek to sch(children in choice universities around the world while strike persists here). Na im landlord don vex. Quit notice 2015!
ReplyDeleteNo I have the right to renew.
Landlord no damn de money, go jooo!
If APC is considering admitting this man into the party then APC has mo intention to do good but be a new platform for power and looting for the same elites that have taken this country through so much trauma. If nigerians allow this APC to get into office then we deserve to suffer the consequences period. We have the rulers we deserve
ReplyDeleteu r rite on point
Deleted same Ppl in pdp r in apc ,so what change r they talking about ?????
FELLOW NIGERIANS, WHAT DOES IT COST US TO GIVE CHANGE A CHANCE. THE OBJ MANY ARE ACCUSING TODAY, SINGLE HANDEDLY MADE GEJ WHO HE IS TODAY(SOME WILL SAY GOD, BUT GOD USED SOMEBODY). IF OBJ FEELS HE WAS WRONG & WANTS TO CORRECT HIS WRONGS, SO BE IT. I DON'T BELONG TO APC OR PDP, BUT THE WORST OF TINUBU, OBJ, BUHARI, ARE BETTER THAN THE PRESENT GEJ. IN OBJ CABINET, WE HAD PERFORMING MINISTERS, DORA, RIBADU, OLD IWEALA, SOLUDO, OBY, ELRUFAI(TO MENTION FEW). PLS, WHO IS A PERFORMING MINISTER NOW. PLS LET US NOT ATTACK PERSONALITIES, BUT POLICIES & RESPONSIVE LEADERSHIP. APC STATES UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF TINUBU IS WORKING. SOMETIMES, WHEN YOU HAVE A FOCUSED LEADER, THE SUBORDINATES EVEN WHEN CORRUPT, MIGHT SIT RIGHT, VIS VISA. IF IT'S THOSE WHO PLUNGED THIS COUNTRY INTO DARKNESS THAT GOD WILL USE TO BRING IT OUT, NO WAHALA & IF IT'S NEW SET OF PEOPLE, SO BE IT. WHY DON'T WE TRY ANOTHER SOUP & SEE IF IT WILL BE BETTER THAN WHAT WE HAVE BEEN MANAGING. CHANGE IS COSTLY & RISKY, IT MAY WORTH THE RISK. THE PERSON OF GEJ MAYB GOOD, BUT IS SILENCE, POLICIES, RESPONSES ETC, ARE KILLING THIS NATION. TRIBE OR RELIGION, LET THE CAPTAIN THAT WOULD MOVE THE SHIP CALL NIGERIA FORWARD, COME ON BOARD.
ReplyDeleteGo to the jungle with your low expectations. Progressive people do not want the same elite looters
DeleteThe only thing Nigerians used to enjoy right frm onset is Security.any government that fail to provide security for the masses is not a government to be reckon with,dis GEJ fail to provide.d problem with Jonathan is dat he didn't prepare 4dis hence his inability to cope,to get to power is not an achievement but fulfilling the promises and deliver d dividend of democracy.without sentiment the sick Yaradua is more effective than healthy Jonathan.the truth abt d matter is dat Jonathan is not capable to rule a country like Nigeria,Yes! He was once a governor but which state? A 9 local govt state! That is not up to one senatorial distrct in other state,am waiting for 2015 wen Jonathan follower will come out and say their master (GEJ) is a dummy I believe that time he must av been sent back to Yenegoa.
ReplyDeleteI laught is this a change or we want to continue in suffering PDP is not good and half of the APC main man are PDPs so what are we saying pls is better we stick with the devi nol
ReplyDeletesome people in dis conutry are so stupid dat is y we r in dis mess today .tell me difrence between pdp and apc all apc is formar pdp.they are just fighting for there own intrest.not for me and you
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ReplyDeleteallow Goodluck for Nigeria, let Christian rule. way are they
frustrating him? and who is doing this Muslims b/c they want to be there
May GOD FORBID IT. MUSLIMS CAN NEVER EVER RULE NIGERIA AGAIN. AMEN