Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan greets supporters at a ceremony in Abuja on November 11, 2014. Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on November 11 declared his bid for re-election, vowing to finally defeat Boko Haram whose rise in strength during his first term has threatened the country’s sovereignty. The 56-year-old made the announcement to tens of thousands of supporters in the red, white and green of his ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), at a carefully orchestrated ceremony including patriotic music, dancing, prayers and speeches. AFP PHOTO
LAGOS—THE Yoruba Youth Initiative holds its endorsement of Mr. President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, as the consensus candidate for 2015 presidential election on Sunday, November 30, 2014.
A statement by the organisation said the endorsement would be held at the main auditorium, Administrative Staff College, Topo, Badagry, Lagos State.
The statement listed President Goodluck Jonathan, Vice president Namadi Sambo and Senate president David Mark as special guests of honour with First lady, Dame Patience Jonathan as mother of the day and PDP leader in the South West, Chief Buruji Kashamu, as chairman of the day.
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