SAN FRANCISCO, October 23, (THEWILL) – After months of dillydallying, President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday finally declared his intention to seek reelection to leaders of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), during a meeting inside the Presidential Villa.
According to local news reports, the President told senior party officials that he would purchase the party’s nomination form ahead of the October 30, 2014 deadline.
The party’s leadership recently adopted the President as its sole Presidential candidate amidst pockets of complaints from some members. Even with his adoption, President Jonathan had declined to openly confirm whether he’ll seek reelection even though his body language tilted towards the obvious.
The President however continues to face criticisms and pressures over the deteriorating security situation, especially in the North West region of the country, where the terrorist group Boko Haram has a strong presence.
However, with Thursday’s confirmation, reports said the President has set up a campaign declaration committee headed by a former Chairman of the party and ex-federal minister of Defence, Dr. Halliru Bello.
The President who is billed to depart Nigeria for Israel this weekend on two-day holy pilgrimage, is expected to formally declare between November 7 and November 15.
