Anyim, Ministers Present ‘other side of Jonathan
The roundtable conference was tagged “#GEJWinsIt: The other side of Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.”
At the programme put together to afford the speakers the opportunity of presenting to the public the achievements of the present administration, Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, promised Nigerians that they would soon celebrate as far as the power sector is concerned.
“Nigerians have a lot to celebrate in the next four years. We are doing everything possible to beat the challenges that have made it impossible for us to meet our promises to Nigerians.
“In the coming years, Nigerians should prepare to celebrate. He has been under-reported and under-appreciated. When voting on March 28, say carry on to Jonathan,” Nebo told the gathering.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Bala Muhammed, also spoke on the achievements of the present administration aimed at making the FCT more conducive for residents.
He spoke of efforts being made to provide potable water, reduction in travel times within the city; reduction of time to access land and the provision of streetlights among others.
He said Abuja residents had had it so good under the leadership of the President.
“We want to create your Abuja in such a way that you will have a city that is for everybody as conceived by the city’s founding fathers,” the minister said.
Anyim, on his part, attributed the vibrancy of the leading opposition party, the All Progressives Congress, to the deliberate policy of the present administration to entrench democracy in the country.
He said the President was not in any way being disturbed by those who derive pleasure in criticising his government’s policies, insisting that the facts and figures speak differently.
He claimed that the present administration gave room for opposition parties to merge to form APC.
He added that Jonathan’s administration has also shown commitment to free, fair and credible elections which led to opposition parties winning in states like Anambra, Edo and Osun.
“President Jonathan believes that strong opposition is good for our democracy. Opposition should be very grateful to Mr. President. Say whatever you want to say, it doesn’t matter, we enjoy it,” Anyim said.
He pointed out that despite all negative comments against Jonathan and his government, there is no political prisoner in the country.
He added that his administration has been able to stabilise the National Assembly by not interfering in their operations in spite of the turbulence in the legislature.
All the youth that spoke at the event agreed to give Jonathan another chance.
One of them, Tosin Akerele, said as a human being that he is, Jonathan cannot be said to be perfect.
He said the President must however be ready to correct all the wrongs of his administration when given a second chance.
The Presidency has attributed the vibrancy of the opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the deliberate policy of President Goodluck Jonathan administration to entrench democracy in the country.
It has also said, President Jonathan was not perturbed by the vituperation of the opposition, attacking his administration’s policies insisting that the facts and figures speak differently.
Anyim added that his administration has promoted the right to vote and be voted for and strengthened the sanctity and integrity of democracy by ensuring that votes count.
He said his administration, in its bid to entrench democratic values, has ensured the freedom of speech.
The SGF added also that the President prided his administration as one which accommodates insults and abuses from the people without having to reprimand anyone.
He pointed out that despite all negative comments against him and his government, there is no political prisoner in the country.
He added that his administration has been able to stabilize the National Assembly by not interfering in their operations in spite of the turbulence in the legislature.
He said the Jonathan administration’s political objective is that he wants to be remembered as one who built a viral democratic institution and not one who built individuals, adding “This is the first time we will not have concentration of power on the hand of one man. Nobody exercises absolute powers in this administration, the idea is for the institution to grow.
“The right to vote has promoted the confidence that if you vote your vote will count hence the scramble of Nigerians to get their Permanent Voters Card (PVCS)”, he said.
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