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House-to-House Campaign Organization Dumps Jonathan, Adopts Buhari by Obiagelli(f): 8:54pm On Dec 23 ONE of the support groups formed to propagate the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan, House- to-House Educational Initiative, has decided to throw its weight behind the All Progressives Congress’ (APC’s) presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari. Its National Coordinator, Mr. Kunle Ehinlanwo, said at a news conference in Abuja that its members have not found any reason to join the campaign for Jonathan’s re-election. Ehinlanwo explained that this was the time for collective action to change the fortunes of the country for good. His words: “House-to-House Educational Initiative was formed to promote good governance and pro- poor policies through national dialogue and intervention on issues of national development and till date, we have done quite extensive work in this regard. “In achieving our set goal, we use sensitisation and awareness as drivers of development. In recent times, however, we are beaming the searchlight on political development, to see how we can work with the Nigerian people and other partners to build the nation’s democracy and its processes. “Our initial idea was to support the re-election of President Jonathan, believing that continuity will better secure our democracy, considering the stage we are in the democratic ladder. “But after a deeper review and careful analysis of the situation in the country, we are not convinced with the performance of the administration. “We have consequently decided to throw our support in favour of Gen. Buhari, who, we are convinced, is a better man for the challenging job. “The House-to-House Educational Initiative will henceforth campaign vigorously to canvass massive votes for the election of Gen. Buhari and his running mate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, ahead of the next general election in the 36 states, the FCT and the 774 Local government areas in 2015. “For the record, our organisation is engineered and powered by concerned citizens and patriotic volunteers throughout Nigeria to achieve this common objective.” He added that the group had decided to do its honest bit in the quest for change. Ehinlanwo maintained that the group was not oblivious to the challenge posed by the incumbency factor in Nigerian politics, “but we are convinced that the APC will triumph at the end of the day, because the Nigerian people can see beyond the antics of the rudderless President Jonathan’s administration, particularly the desperate quest for power as we can see from their actions and activities in recent times.” According to him, “Nigerians are earnestly yearning for change and it is becoming very clear that no amount of intimidation or corruption of the electoral process will change the tide. “The voices of the people will be heard, loud and clear, via their massive votes at the election. “These are our convictions and in the days and weeks ahead, you will all see our actions and activities on all we have stated above and we have no doubt that Nigerians will appreciate our patriotic intervention as we collectively push for a new order where our people can live a better life. “This can only be possible when the national leadership is right and this is why we have decided to endorse the candidature of Gen. Buhari and his running mate, whose integrity and leadership records are too convincing to elicit our support. It is the logical way to go and it is in our collective best interest.” The group’s Southwest Coordinator, Prince Olowofoyekun Temitope, said the group has begun a massive grassroots mobilisation of residents in the region to throw their weight behind Gen. Buhari. thenationonlineng.net/new/group-dumps- jonathan-buhari/
Posted on: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:59:50 +0000

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