The group Chairman Mr Peter Eledan who frowned at this political arrangement opined that it was capable of causing political disunity in the country, noting that the so called northern elders have acted at variance to the principle of democracy where the people should be allowed to choose who governs them.

He pointed out that regionalising the political and democratic development in the country because of greed and power would not augur well for the development of the country's nascent democracy.

Mr Eledan said he was visibly disappointed in the person of a former Vice President who can resort to scoring cheap political points by plying for votes through the use of regional sensibilities.

He said that the tenet of internal democracy ought to have been allowed to work out who becomes the flag bearer of the party at the primary, saying the attempt of the Northern Elders was capable of causing anarchy in the party.

The Chairman pointed out further that for once after the nation has moved away from choosing its representatives based on north and south dichotomy, Atiku and his cronies have decided to return the nation into that dark era.

He called on well meaning Nigerians to note and to make sure that they put their votes at the right place during the party's primary and even at the general election next year.

Closing Remark
Niran Abitogun, Author and writer, Goodluck Jonathan Global Campaign Team (GJGCT).

Adebayo Oladuntoye, MBA Script Editor GJGCT
The website, http://www.goodluckjonathanfor2011.com , provides news and updates on Goodluck Jonathan‘s campaign activities, information about his policies on Nigeria‘s development, news on Nigerian Politics ( http://www.goodluckjonathanfor2011.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=4 ) and lots more.

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Mr Peter Eledan, Chairman of Goodluck Jonathan Global Campaign team stressed that his organisation has constructed an amazingly sophisticated online interface to allow its more than two million Nigerians both home and in Diaspora to directly convince their families and friends including the Youths through a variety of Social Media activities on ´Voters Rights and Registration; emphasising on the real reason why it is necessary for Goodluck Jonathan supporters to register in order to vote for him in April 2011 general election.

On Election Day, according to Mr Peter Eledan, who is also the Vice Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation UK Chapter (NIDOE) projection, “Dr Jonathan could well have more than five million individuals volunteering and voting on his behalf with the aggressive online campaign strategy in place”. That should frighten other Candidates who are currently relying on the traditional style of Man- know- Man Political campaign strategy.

“I‘ve seen what can happen when on a daily basis people feel like they have a wager in something bigger than themselves reminiscent of the President Barrack Obama Online Campaign Strategy and that they have the power to move the nation forward and bring about genuine transformation,” Peter said. “If we are going to conquer the challenges we face as a nation, we are going to need every Nigerian to take part by voting for Dr Goodluck Jonathan in the next election.

According to the affirmation of both Nigerians at home and in Diaspora, the international community and various world leaders which include former British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair have declared their support and goodwill behind the re-emergence of President Goodluck Jonathan as Nigeria‘s next President come 2011. This serves as a Political barometer that the nation is heading towards the right direction to achieve speedy socio-economic development.

Mr Peter Eledan pointed out to the newsmen that during his numerous travels around the UK, Europe, Canada and the United States of America, campaigning for Dr Jonathan, “People feel the same urgency to get Nigeria back on the pathway” He said “We need to restore some sense to our National Pride through a hardworking culture, a “Can Do” and Do IT Yourselves (DIY) attitude. We need to end our dependence on lets wait and see attitude in moving the country forward. And we need to end this misguided belief that Nigeria‘s problems cannot be solved through democratic process. The larger our involvement in April 2011 General Election, the stronger our mandate for change will be.”

While all the presidential campaigns have reached out to young voters -- the Jonathan campaign, in particular, has aggressively sought out the youth vote through such technologies as Social Media, text messaging and the Internet feedback from http://www.goodluckjonathanfor2011.com indicates young voters are still not being tapped at their full potential.

Mr Eledan stated that the Nigerian youth are not only ready to register; they are ready to vote and serve. Among Jonathan Diaspora supporters across the globe, majority said they would work for the campaign if asked and GJGCT is working so hard with the Director General of Goodluck/Sambo Presidential Campaign Organisation ( http://www.goodluckjonathanfor2011.com ), Dr Dalhatu Tafida to make this vision a reality.

The Global Diaspora Jonathan Campaign Team have set the motion for the Goodluck Jonathan Voter registration drive and we want every Nigerian across the globe who wants to see a significant change and enormous development growth in Nigeria from April 2011 to please join us in this journey to ensure we mobilise enough Nigerians to register and vote for President Goodluck Jonathan to win the April 2011 General election.

Closing Remark
Peter Eledan, MSc, MBA - Chairman, Goodluck Jonathan Global Campaign Team (GJGCT).

Adebayo Oladuntoye, MBA Contributing Editor GJGCT .

The website, www.goodluckjonathanfor2011.com , provides news and updates on Goodluck Jonathan‘s campaign activities, information about his vision for Nigeria‘s development, news on Nigerian Politics and lots more.

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Atiku, who is very popular among the Northern and South Western elite, will have to work hard to win overall delegate vote in the next PDP Primaries election ( http://www.goodluckjonathanfor2011.com ). There is about two months until the first votes are cast in the PDP primaries for the 2011 Presidential election. Two months is a very long time in politics. Anything can happen in two months in election campaigns. However, at this point in the process, Jonathan has a commanding lead in the latest polls and looks like he is about to make the actual Primaries his personal coronation for the PDP nomination.

Dr Goodluck Jonathan ( http://www.goodluckjonathanfor2011.com ) still has resources, however, you can never underestimate a candidate that has the backing of the most powerful men in the country, Atiku has loads of money to throw around for the Party delegates. He has a huge campaign fund to use as he solely believes this primaries election is about money, but the Nigerian public is tired of the same old politics in Aso Rock. For these reasons, the next Primaries is not all about money but it is also about addressing the pressing issues affecting the lives of ordinary Nigerians. It is about a candidate with good credentials, laudable and executable programmes that can appeal to not only a few but to all Nigerians at home and abroad.

Atiku fatigue. The country has had eight straight years of Atiku, the number two citizen between 1999 and 2007 in government and Nigerians are beginning to see fatigue with the same old style of politics; talking and not delivering the promised goods; party delegates and the voters are taking the next election very serious and that is why majority are turning to Dr Goodluck Jonathan to liberate them from the menace of corruption, bad democratic process, social injustice and socio- economic deficiencies that have plagued the country for so long. The party delegates want a clean break from the Politics of the past (Man Know Man) and they plan to elect Dr Goodluck Jonathan to define a new era in the history of good governance in our great nation.

Dr Goodluck Jonathan has run a very well managed campaign to-date. He has presented himself as an able campaigner and an experienced politician. His increased standing in every major public opinion poll at home and abroad reflects his campaign's competence. Polls can be unstable and can radically change before the votings in the Presidential Primaries come January 2011. However, in spite of the instability of the polls and the political challenges to come, the current view that Atiku will defeat Dr Jonathan in the next coming PDP Presidential Primaries becomes a real joke because with a few months to go Dr Goodluck keeps waxing stronger and more popular among Party delegates and voters.

According to Mr Peter Eledan, Chairman, Goodluck Jonathan Global Campaign Team, who is also the Vice-Chairman of Nigerian In Diaspora Organisation UK Chapter (NIDOE) he stressed during a telephone conversation with the Pressmen today; that “Nigeria needs a new man with a new vision, not an old man with the politics of the past”. It is just like a new wine that cannot be poured in an old wine skin, if you do, the skin will be destroyed and so will the wine too in equal measure” Nigeria is the new wine and she needs a new wine skin in the person of President Goodluck Jonathan. Any attempt to put her back into the coffers of the old cabal will destroy her. That is why Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora are taking the next election very serious”

While I was heartened to hear Atiku acknowledge the need for immediate actions to jumpstart our economy, it will take more rhetoric to fix our economic crisis and rebuild our economy for the future. Nigerians need a man that is credible to do that and the Polls taken among the Nigerian Youth indicated Atiku is not qualified to fix it going by his past Public Service record.

In our Internet poll, conducted by GJGCT Research and Development Team, Jonathan was the overwhelming choice to take on and beat Atiku in the PDP Primaries election when compared to the achievement he has brought to the party.

He did very well among PDP delegates, the Youth, those aged 18-35, the Poor, families with children, minorities, and the unemployed.

Mr Peter Eledan, further pointed out that based on the recent Poll taken, the achievement and popularity of Dr Jonathan among Nigerians shows that there is no doubt that he is the candidate to beat because he is a man of destiny. Although, the PDP presidential primaries election is not going to be easy, but Nigerians at home and abroad believe that Dr Jonathan will clinch the party ticket. His victory will restore hope and renew the lost confidence of Nigerians in their Leaders.

Closing Remark
Peter Eledan, MSc, MBA - Chairman, Goodluck Jonathan Global Campaign Team (GJGCT).

Adebayo Oladuntoye, MBA Contributing Editor GJGCT.

The website, http://www.goodluckjonathanfor2011.com, provides news and updates on Goodluck Jonathan‘s campaign activities, information about his vision for Nigeria‘s development, news on Nigerian Politics and lots more.

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While speaking with PR newsmen in London with regards to update on the Goodluck/Sambo campaign, Mr. Peter Eledan, Chairman ( http://www.goodluckjonathanfor2011.com/ ) Goodluck Jonathan Global Campaign team who is also the Vice-Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora organisation (NIDOE) UK Chapter, stated that “the effort Dr Tafida has put into the campaign and the way he handles pressing issues facing the campaign has never gone unnoticed”. He further stressed that Dr Tafida managed the campaign Organisation properly based on his Leadership capabilities, acquired experience and wisdom in the Nigerian Polity over the years and most importantly his enthusiasm and love for the country ensuring continuity in Nigeria democratic process.

He enlightened PDP Party members and other Presidential candidates to de-emphasize zoning and ethnicity but lay more emphasise on programmes that will benefit the people and ultimately turn the country around. When some party members within the party were craving for zoning which led to chaos; Dr Tafida put his life on the line by openly disagreeing with those calling for zoning in the party, saying “it was not only undemocratic, but would not exemplify the much sort after internal democracy in the ruling party. Zoning was no longer feasible in a democratic setting”.

The Goodluck Jonathan Global Campaign Team and President Goodluck Jonathan supporters in Nigeria and across the globe agreed with Dr Tafida when he put up a case for a Goodluck Jonathan presidential ticket in 2011, saying, “if we should take things from their rightful order, I believe by former president Umaru Yar‘Adua‘s sadly and unfortunate death (May his soul rest in peace), the North completed its term since there was no guarantee that each zone must run for two terms,” he added that President Jonathan should be allowed to continue in office after 2011.

Putting his humility and uprightness aside, the director-general of the Goodluck presidential campaign organisation handles his job with the highest sense of responsibility going by his track record over the years in Nigeria Public Service. This mirrored exactly what he did and is still doing within the UK Nigerian communities and the diplomatic circles where he robs mind shoulder to shoulder. His simplicity and willingness to listen and provide answers to complex issues affecting his people and country is also a testament of his integrity and forthrightness.

Dr Tafida has built excellent relationships with the U.K. government during his two years in London. His passion and authentic aspiration to do good has built many bridges in the U.K and Nigeria bridges that could be very useful for Goodluck Jonathan should he turn out as President after the April elections.

Differing to the bad-mannered and unfair assault on his personality, I believe Nigerians should take a deep breath and appreciate his contribution for our great nation and especially his efforts to return President Goodluck Jonathan back to office in April 2011.

The Director General is not taking the efforts and contributions of Nigerians in Diaspora for granted as he knows the significant role they are playing in terms of valuable insight for his Organisation to ensure President Goodluck Jonathan wins the crucial 2011 election.

Closing Remark

Peter Eledan, Chairman, Goodluck Jonathan Global Campaign Team (GJGCT). The website, http://www.goodluckjonathanfor2011.com, provides news and updates on Goodluck Jonathan‘s campaign activities, information about his policies on Nigeria‘s development, news on Nigerian Politics and lots more.

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