The presidential elections scheduled for February 14, 2015,
are slowly approaching with no aspirant officially declaring his interest.
However, this does not mean that the race for a place at the Aso Rock has not
started yet, as endorsements are already rolling in for potential candidates.
None of the potential candidates declared for the ticket
so far.
1. Goodluck Jonathan
The number of pro-presidential groups grows day by day. The
current leader of the nation was endorsed by South South group ‘De Servants for
Jonathan’, while Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) vowed to mobilise
3 million of its members to actualise Jonathan’s re-election bid.
At the same time the Northern Elders Forum issued an
ultimatum for President Jonathan, to bring the Chibok girls back by October
2014 or forget about his 2015 ambitions.
2. Atiku Abubakar
The former vice president (1999 – 2007) has been recently
endorsed by South South Youth Forum for Atiku. The group is convinced that
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar fits all the requirements for the leader of Nigeria,
stands out from other candidates “based on his experience and wide network,
major criteria that will better the lots of Nigerians.”
The veteran politician believes he has lots to offer for
Nigeria. He has embarked on a ‘peace tour’ across the country to prove this
point.
3. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
The Governor of Kano State was endorsed for the race a
couple of days ago by 34 members of state’s House of Assembly. The decision was
made because the assemblymen see him as a “resolute, competent and detribalized
leader” who can deal “with the prevailing security challenge and other
socio-political problems”.
4. Muhammadu Buhari
The former military head of state is deemed as a great
candidate too. According to a poll conducted about 4 months ago by the movement
‘For The Future Nigeria’ Nigerians would be satisfied if the All Progressives
Congress issues a ticket for Buhari and Governor Fashola. The chances of
ex general have also increased in the light of terrorist attack on his convoy
in Kaduna on July 23, and Buhari’s miraculous survival, without a single
scratch.
5. Bukola Saraki
The senator, who represents Kwara central senatorial
district, said he would announce his intention to compete “at the right time”.
Another prominent APC member sees party’s victory in Osun State as a good sign
and a first step for defeating the Peoples Democratic Party in 2015.
It would be noted that the office of the Governor of Rivers
State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, keeps silent on Amaechi’s plans, but the power,
influence and charisma of the governor should not be underestimated as well.
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