Atiku loyalists endorse President Jonathan

As Nigerians prepare to go to the polls in less than two weeks to elect a President, some political groups loyal to a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, under the umbrella body, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku (AAA) and People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) in the country's South-West region have declared their unwavering support for the reelection bid of President Goodluck Jonathan.

At a media briefing held on Tuesday in Akure, Ondo State, the leader of the group, ‎Bode Ajewole, said their support was based on the President Jonathan's willingness to implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference.

Ajewole called on all the members in the six states and the Yar’adua political family in the APC, SDP, PDM, LP and AP to support and vote for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, in the March 28 presidential election.

Also speaking at the event, the South West Coordinator of the Jonathan/Sambo Presidential Campaign Group and Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, welcomed members of the group, noting that their support was a good omen for campaign team of President Jonathan. He expressed confidence that the region would deliver the highest votes for the president in forthcoming polls.