By Bode Olagoke
Abuja
Several support groups under the Goodluck Jonathan For Transformation (GIFT) yesterday staged a peaceful march on the streets of Abuja to compel President Goodluck Jonathan to seek re-election in the 2015 general elections.
The groups said they had considered many factors and, therefore, resolved that “the only way Nigeria can truly get to the Promised Land is by ensuring that President Jonathan continues in office come 2015.”
Addressing the large number of crowed at the solidarity rally held at the Eagle Square yesterday, National coordinator of GIFT, Mr. Chinedu Okpalanma, said they were pleading with President Jonathan to declare to seek re-election in the forthcoming presidential election.
According to the group, the voice of over 10 million Nigerians cannot by wrong, and that they are growing in number daily with strong support across the country.
He said: “The future of our great nation may rest on this decision. We appreciate your uncommon sacrifice at this time in our history, to carry the burden of transforming Nigeria, and we implore you sir to please answer our call today.
“As you listen to our various speeches today, we pray that you will feel our passion. We also pray that you will heed our call. We believe you mean well for us, and we know you will not let us down today.”
