her husband, President Goodluck Jonathan should be re-elected and why
his rival, General Buhari isn't the right man for Nigeria.
Speaking yesterday, February 26, Mrs. Jonathan stated that her husband
deserved the support of women in the country because he had delivered
on the promises he made to Nigerian women in 2011.
She spoke during the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Women Campaign
Rally held in Makurdi, the state capital. Dame Jonathan said, "today
pregnant women enjoy free antenatal care, we have realized our 35
percent affirmative action and more women are beginning to realize
their potentials under this administration". Speaking on why General
Buhari should be rejected, Mrs. Dame Jonathan advised women not to
vote the APC presidential aspirant because,
"a 72 year old man has nothing to offer Nigerians," in her words.
Also addressing the women was the wife of the Benue state Governor,
Arch. Yemisi Suswam, who in her speech lauded the efforts of Dame
Jonathan for carrying women along, particularly in the actualization
of 35 percent affirmative action for women.
Mrs Suswam said Benue women were desirous of President Goodluck
Jonathan's return to Aso Rock because of his impressive achievement in
all sectors of Nigeria's economy.
Governor Gabriel Suswam, on his part described the first lady as a
reliable woman who had remained firm in supporting her husband to
record resounding success in governance.
