Oritsejafor deceived Jonathan with false election prophecy – Okotie

By Friday Olokor and Ozioma Ubabukoh

The General Overseer of Household of God Church, Rev. Chris Okotie, on Sunday said that were it not Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s “false” prophecy to former President Goodluck Jonathan, the latter (Jonathan) would not have contested the 2015 presidential election.

PDP NWC blames campaign team for Jonathan’s defeat – Punch newspaper

President Jonathan

By John Alechenu

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has said the hate campaign against Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress by the President Goodluck Jonathan campaign team played a huge part in PDP’s woeful outing at the last general elections.

Buhari beats Jonathan inside Aso Villa – Punch newspaper

President Jonathan

By Olalekan Adetayo

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) defeated President Goodluck Jonathan in the elections conducted inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

There are two polling units-Unit 021 and 022-located side-by-side within the premises of the seat of power.

(Full text) Jonathan’s broadcast to Nigerians on tomorrow’s presidential election

President Goodluck Jonathan

NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR ON THE 2015 GENERAL ELECTIONS,FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015

 Dear Compatriots,

1. As we prepare to go to the polls tomorrow, I have come before you this morning to express my immense appreciation for the opportunity you gave me to lead this great nation of ours in the past four years.

How Jonathan met Atiku in Yola – Punch newspaper

Atiku Abubakar

By John Alechenu

Fresh facts have emerged on how President Goodluck Jonathan met former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Yola, Adamawa State, on Monday night.

It was learnt in Abuja on Tuesday that the President, in company with some of his security personnel and aides, paid an unscheduled visit to Abubakar’s private residence.

We rejected Jonathan’s dollars, says Arewa community

President Goodluck Jonathan

By Eniola Akinkuotu

Hundreds of Arewa leaders who received Kano State Governor, Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, in Lagos on Sunday, said they rejected hundreds of thousands of dollars which was offered to them by President Goodluck Jonathan when the President visited the state two weeks ago.

2015 election: Anxiety in PDP over Mu’azu’s ‘resignation’

Adamu Mu' azu

By Imam Bello

There was anxiety yesterday over Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Adamu Mu’azu’s job.
It was widely rumoured that the party chief had resigned.
Mu’azu could not be reached for comments last night. A source said the situation was unclear, adding that PDP leaders were battling to stop “a major division” in the party ahead of the March 28 presidential election.

2015 election: Presidency doubts Mu’azu’s loyalty –Investigation

Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu

By Olusola Fabiyi

There were indications that the Presidency may have put the National Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, under close watch, The Punch has learnt.

Jonathan, Mu’azu clash as PDP’s hate campaign backfires

President Jonathan (first from right) and PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu' azu

By Gbade Ogunwale

A NEW crisis has broken out in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The crisis has been sparked by the party’s presidential campaign organisation’s and First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan’s attacks on some of the North’s prominent politicians.

The hate campaign has ignited a row between President Goodluck Jonathan and the National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu.

Ex-Anambra gov, Mbadinuju, dumps PDP for APC – Punch newspaper

Chinwoke Mbadinuju

By John Alechenu

A former Governor of Anambra State, Chinwoke Mbadinuju, on Monday renounced his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party to join the All Progressives Congress.

PDP full of insincere leaders, says Clark

Chief Edwin Clark

Foremost Ijaw Leader and a foremost supporter of President Goodluck Jonathan, Chief Edwin Clark, has accused some national leaders of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party of being insincere in their attitude towards the second time ambition of the President.

Akpabio listed among 12 people who ruined PDP and Jonathan’s administration

Governor Godswill Akpabio

By Nse Peter

A popular news portal, Naij.com has listed the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio as being among the 12 people who have ruined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan in Nigeria.

Jonathan can’t win 10 states —APGA chief

Chairman, Lagos State chapter of APGA, Mr. Campbell Umeh-Nzekwe

By Eniola Akinkuotu

The Chairman, Lagos State chapter of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, Mr. Campbell Umeh-Nzekwe, says President Goodluck Jonathan has become so unpopular to the extent that he cannot win 10 states of the federation in the postponed presidential election coming up on March 28.

Duke demands return of oil wells to Cross River

Mr. Donald Duke

By Nicholas Kalu

Former governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke, yesterday, used the occasion of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential rally in Cross River State to demand the return of the oil wells the state lost to neighbors Akwa Ibom as a result of the loss of Bakassi to Cameroon.

Five ex-commissioners in Plateau State dump PDP for APC – Punch newspaper

President Goodluck Jonathan

Five former commissioners in the administration of Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State have defected from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party to the opposition All Progressives Congress.

‘We’ll disgrace Patience Jonathan at Bayelsa rally’ – Bayelsa youths

Nigeria's First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan

By Simon Utebor

Again, some Bayelsa State youths have issued a stern warning to the wife of the President, Patience Jonathan, not to visit the state during the Peoples Democratic Party presidential rally on February 5.

More trouble for Jonathan: Niger deputy governor, 200 others dump PDP for APC – Punch newspaper

President Goodluck Jonathan

By Enyioha Opara

Deputy Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Ahmed Ibeto and 200 0ther office holders in the state on Monday dumped the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and joined the opposition All Progressives Congress in Minna, the state capital.

Jonathan’s godfather, Edwin Clark, attacks Mu’azu – Punch newspaper

PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu'azu 

By Olusola Fabiyi

A former Federal Commissioner of Information, Chief Edwin Clark, has accused the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, of misinforming President Goodluck Jonathan on issues relating to the party.

More trouble for Jonathan: APC regains House majority as PDP loses 8 Reps

President Goodluck Jonathan

By John Ameh

The ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party in the House of Representatives further depleted on Wednesday as eight more members defected from the majority party.

Lamido’s boycott of Jonathan’s campaign worries Presidency – Punch

President Goodluck Jonathan

By Olusola Fabiyi

The Presidency is worried over the attitude of Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido to the campaign of President Goodluck Jonathan, The PUNCH has learnt.