Unidentified political thugs on Tuesday attacked the convoy of President Goodluck Jonathan in Katsina State during the continuation of his re-election campaign.
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), is from the state.
Trouble started when Jonathan, accompanied by Vice President Namadi Sambo; National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Adamu Muazu; and Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State among others, decided to pay a courtesy visit to the late President Umoru Yar’Adua’s mother, Hajiya Dada.
As the President and members of his entourage made their way into the Yar’Adua Quarters, the brooms-wielding youths, who were suspected to be members of the APC, chanting “Sai Buhari,” surged forward.
Security agents had a hectic time dispersing the crowd.
The youths regrouped and again moved to attack the President’s convoy as he was ready to leave the residence after the visit.
Security agents fired tear gas canisters to disperse the youths to allow vehicles in the convoy speed off.
As the presidential delegation made their way towards the Katsina Airport, the youths hurled stones at the convoy.
No case of injury was however reported.
While addressing a rally earlier at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in the state capital, Jonathan had attributed his Presidency to the late President, who, he said, chose him as the Vice President in 2007.
For this reason, the President promised to always meet the needs of the people of the state before they ask.
“But for you, I would not have been here today. It was your own son that brought me as his deputy. Anything that you want from me, we will do it without you asking for it.” he said.
He listed some of the achievements of his administration to include the establishment of a federal university and establishment of Almajiri schools among others.
On security situation in parts of the country, Jonathan said, “We have challenges like many other countries in the world but we are still managing because of our focus. We will get through our challenges because we are working hard and you know it.”
Jonathan asked them to vote for him and Sambo to enable them to continue to work for the peace and progress of the state.
Earlier, while on a courtesy call on the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumuni Usman, Jonathan recalled that his political odyssey at the centre started in Katsina when he became vice president to the late Yar’Adua. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Not because he performed badly but just because he is from the south. South West people take note and stop always betraying your brothers. You have been letting them down for the past 50 years. If they break away will you join the north? There is no oil there and right now that is the only thing our leaders know
ReplyDeleteMumu, no be the same oil wey them dey beg other countries to buy now? From over $100 per barrel to $50 per barrel. Na everybody him betray, no be only south, so even if naija separate now which I know won't happen, which oil una wan use boast? We in the north know farming, so we can neva starve.
DeleteU don't know what u are saying @ all. When Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was d Governor of Bayelsa,what was his achievement? He has been the President for 6years now, what has been his achievement? Chibok girls case are still there. Corruption everywhere nd u fool saying we should vote GEJ again. Well I'm not a foolish fool like u. Buhari is d Best alternative to tackle GEJ weaknesses. If u like waste ur vote for GEJ na u sabi. As far as I'm concerned, next month is Febuhari nd u must vote GMB as the President of this Great Nation
ReplyDeletethey are cows who have no value for human being, what do expect
ReplyDeleteJust imagine how violent the north can be with this. Because buhari came to bayelsa and had peaceful campaign, why cant Jonathan do same in kastina.uncivilized people
ReplyDeleteYou are very correct. The likes of Gov. C. Amaechi should take note.
ReplyDeletevery uncivilized animals. failbuhari has been in all the states of the south south but no one bullied him because we are peace loving people. These sets of violent people should never be allowed to rule this country. animals in human skin
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