2011: At Last, Jonathan Declares Interest

San Francisco, Sept 15, (THEWILL) – Nigeria’s incumbent President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan this morning declared his intention to contest the 2011 presidential election.

"Today, I confirm that after wide and thorough consultations spanning the six geo-political zones that make up Nigeria, with members of my family, my party, the opposition, civil society, the Private Sector, members of the Labour Unions, religious leaders, youths and student groups and our revered traditional institutions, I Goodluck Ebele Jonathan by the grace of God hereby offer myself and my services to the Nigerian people as a candidate for the office of President in the forth coming 2011 elections, " Jonathan said in a Facebook address on his wall.