Friday 10 May 2013
WARRI
— SOUTH-SOUTH leader, Chief Edwin Cl
He also declared that former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), former Minister of Finance, Mallam Adamu Ciroma and other Northerners, should be investigated for their provocative and inflammatory statements, and not just singling out Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Mr. Kingsley Kuku and former militant leader, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari.
Clark, in an open letter to the Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal, said: “I repeat, there will be no crises, if President Jonathan is defeated at the presidential election in 2015, but he has a right to contest the election if he so wishes.
“For him to win, he has to implement some of the democratic dividends he promised Nigerians and he has gone far in accomplishing same in some areas, such as stepping up power output to 10,000 MW by 2014, rebuilding external reserves to $45 billion, increased crude oil and gas revenue, massive rehabilitation of roads and general improvement in education, among others.
“With these achievements, President Jonathan is qualified to contest, and if he does, he is sure to win again. He has been able to achieve all these despite the promises by his political detractors to make the country ungovernable for him.”
Nonetheless, Clark joined the House of Representatives in condemning the statements credited to Kuku and Dokubo-Asari, noting that he was happy that both men had denied the insinuations attributed to them.
He was aghast that the House of Representatives appeared to be “one-sided and discriminatory because the House had not condemned similar provocative, seditious and more inflammatory statements made by some Nigerian leaders, especially Northerners, more so, when the incitement arising from such statements are causing serious security problems in Nigeria today.
“We need peace in Nigeria and must support only a democratically elected government. You all know the stand of President Jonathan. For the first time in the history of Nigeria, presidential, National Assembly and gubernatorial elections were conducted in a free and fair atmosphere.
President Jonathan said that no one should be killed for him in the name of elections. He believes in one man, one vote and Nigerians, reacting to his genuineness, sincerity and honesty of purpose, turned out massively to vote for him in 2011.”
source:vanguardnews
2015: There’ll be no crisis if Jonathan loses – Clark
ark, has said that President Goodluck Jonathan will win the presidential election in 2015 if he decides to contest based on his achievements, but noted that there would be no crises if he was defeated at the poll.He also declared that former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), former Minister of Finance, Mallam Adamu Ciroma and other Northerners, should be investigated for their provocative and inflammatory statements, and not just singling out Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Mr. Kingsley Kuku and former militant leader, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari.
Clark, in an open letter to the Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal, said: “I repeat, there will be no crises, if President Jonathan is defeated at the presidential election in 2015, but he has a right to contest the election if he so wishes.
“For him to win, he has to implement some of the democratic dividends he promised Nigerians and he has gone far in accomplishing same in some areas, such as stepping up power output to 10,000 MW by 2014, rebuilding external reserves to $45 billion, increased crude oil and gas revenue, massive rehabilitation of roads and general improvement in education, among others.
“With these achievements, President Jonathan is qualified to contest, and if he does, he is sure to win again. He has been able to achieve all these despite the promises by his political detractors to make the country ungovernable for him.”
Nonetheless, Clark joined the House of Representatives in condemning the statements credited to Kuku and Dokubo-Asari, noting that he was happy that both men had denied the insinuations attributed to them.
He was aghast that the House of Representatives appeared to be “one-sided and discriminatory because the House had not condemned similar provocative, seditious and more inflammatory statements made by some Nigerian leaders, especially Northerners, more so, when the incitement arising from such statements are causing serious security problems in Nigeria today.
“We need peace in Nigeria and must support only a democratically elected government. You all know the stand of President Jonathan. For the first time in the history of Nigeria, presidential, National Assembly and gubernatorial elections were conducted in a free and fair atmosphere.
President Jonathan said that no one should be killed for him in the name of elections. He believes in one man, one vote and Nigerians, reacting to his genuineness, sincerity and honesty of purpose, turned out massively to vote for him in 2011.”
source:vanguardnews
David Moyes set to be new Manchester United manager
Everton boss David Moyes is set to be appointed as the new manager
of Manchester United, following Sir Alex Ferguson's shock retirement.
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“If it is David Moyes, then I congratulate him and feel sorry for him. How can you follow the impossible?"”Former United manager Tommy Docherty
An announcement could be made on Thursday.
Ferguson, 71, revealed his decision to step down on Wednesday after nearly
27 years in charge at Old Trafford.
Fellow Scot Moyes, in charge at Goodison Park since 2002, held talks with Toffees chairman Bill Kenwright on Wednesday evening.
Kenwright told Sky Sports News: "At the end of the day, David's contract is up in six weeks' time and he has a right to make his own decisions. He has served this club wonderfully well."
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has also been linked with the task of replacing Ferguson but Moyes looks set to get the job.
Wigan's Roberto Martinez and Swansea's Michael Laudrup are thought to top Everton's list of potential replacements should Moyes, as expected, be confirmed as United's next manager.
The Scot, 50, is expected to tell Everton players and staff of his decision to join United at a training ground meeting on Thursday morning.
Kenwright added that he thought Moyes would still be in charge of the Toffees on Sunday, when they entertain West Ham for what would be the former Preston manager's final home game in charge.
David Moyes factfile
- Started playing career at Celtic and finished at Preston, where he played alongside young loan signing David Beckham between February and March 1995
- Ten months after guiding Preston to the Division One play-off final, Moyes took over at Everton from Walter Smith in March 2002
- Gave Wayne Rooney his Premier League debut in August 2002 before selling him to Manchester United two years later for £20m
- Steered Everton to fourth in 2005 and place in qualifying stages of Champions League
- Took Everton to FA Cup final in 2009, where they lost 2-1 to Chelsea after beating Man United in semi-final
Everton, who reached the FA Cup
semi-finals this season, are currently sixth in the Premier League
table, six points adrift of Tottenham in fifth but five above Merseyside
rivals Liverpool.
A number of high-profile football names believe Moyes
is the right man to replace Ferguson, who won 38 trophies during his
time at the United helm.
"He's cut from the same cloth," said former United captain Steve Bruce. "It wouldn't surprise me if he got the job and I'm sure he would be very successful.
"He's not had huge finances but he has still managed to put an Everton team together that comfortably finishes in the top 10."
Former United assistant manager Steve McClaren added: "He's a winner and has a work ethic similar to Sir Alex.
"He's also built a dynasty and legacy at Everton. He's waited many years for this opportunity and I hope he gets it."
Former England and Everton striker Gary Lineker said Moyes would be a "sensible" appointment but said expectations would be enormous.
"He is hugely respected within the game and he will instantly get the respect of the players, but it's the biggest pair of shoes you can follow," said the Match of the Day presenter.
"He will always be judged against someone with phenomenal success, but he will know that anyway.
"It is going to be extraordinarily difficult for the next boss of Manchester United because, if it goes wrong, the fans will let him know they are missing Sir Alex.
"However, you can still see the allure of the job. It is one of the three biggest clubs in the world, so it will always get big names wanting it."
Analysis
"United have had all their success with British managers so why go in the opposite direction? It makes sense to go down the same route."
Former United defender
Gary Neville
also backed Moyes as a successor to Ferguson.
"I don't know if he's going to be appointed, but I
would welcome it," Neville, who won eight league titles at United, told
Sky Sports. "It makes sense."
But former England striker Alan Shearer believes the appointment of Moyes was a risk given he has not won a trophy during 11 years in charge at Everton.
"Anyone who has worked with David Moyes says great things about his man-management and his coaching," Shearer told BBC Sport.
"The only thing you would say is that he has not won a trophy at Everton.
"But I suppose anyone who goes into Manchester United is a big gamble because it is going to be one heck of a big pair of shoes to fill."
Former United manager Tommy Docherty said he would "feel sorry" for Moyes should he be appointed.
"If it is David Moyes, then I congratulate him and feel sorry for him," said Docherty. "How can you follow the impossible?"
source:bbcnews
David Moyes had planned to stay at Everton before Man Utd move
David Moyes says he was planning to stay at Everton next season but
could not turn down the chance of becoming Manchester United manager.
The Scot was set to extend his
11-year stint at Goodison Park
before United made their move.
Asked whether he had considered turning down United's approach, Moyes said: "I have to be honest and say no."
He added: "I wasn't planning on leaving. My contract was running out but we were planning for pre-season. All we've ever done is keep planning.
"I've got everything ready for next season and the chairman and everyone knows the route we need to take next season. This is a club competing to be in Europe."
Celtic manager Neil Lennon played down speculation linking him with a move to Goodison Park, while Michael Laudrup, another potential target, wants to remain at Swansea.
Moyes, who did not answer direct questions about United, admits he would understand any negativity from Everton fans when he takes charge of his final home game against West Ham at Goodison Park on Sunday.
But he maintains he will be approaching the game like any other in his spell on Merseyside.
He said: "I hope they react the way [they did when] I first stepped in the door. If they don't, I can understand because I'm a fan myself.
"They support their team but I'll stand in the same position and keep everything focused. The big thing is that we finish the season with as many points as we can and there's still an outside chance of Europe."
Premier League champions Manchester United moved for Moyes after Ferguson, who will stand down after more than 26 years in charge at the end of the season, recommended his fellow Scot as his successor.
Moyes says he will happily do the same for Everton and has already discussed the matter with chairman Bill Kenwright.
He said: "I've spoken to the chairman. He asked me and I'll help as much as I possibly can.
"It has been very difficult. I have great respect for the chairman and have a great relationship with him. He is a really good guy. We had a difficult meeting on Wednesday but he totally understood.
"Walter Smith [Moyes' predecessor] recommended me for the job and if there's anything I can do to help Bill Kenwright and Everton then that's what I'll do."
Everton have only finished outside the top half of the table in two of Moyes' 10 full seasons in charge and are sixth in the table with two games of the current campaign remaining.
He said he was proud of the progress the club had made over the past decade.
"I'm disappointed to be leaving such a great club. The club has been such a great part of my life," he added.
source:bbcnews
Keshi raises alarm on W/C, Confederations Cup qualifiers
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Embattled Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, has admitted that his worries and fears ahead of the Eagles’ World Cup qualifiers and Brazil 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup campaign are the possibility of his players staying out of injury. He expressed disappointment that recuperating Russian-based Nigerian forward, Emmanuel Emenike, would not be part of the busy June schedules.
The Eagles gaffer, fielding questions from the media at the Glass House recently, noted that the report about Chelsea’s midfielder, John Mikel Obi, returning to training was very gladdening, confessing that the only thing that would threaten his preparations and prosecution of the matches would be injuries to players. Asked how prepared he is for the World Cup qualifiers and Confederations Cup, Keshi replied: “We are preparing, starting with the training camp in Germany, playing friendly a match against Mexico.
All of them are part of the preparation for the World Cup qualifiers. My only worry as I use to say, is the good health of all my invited players. “Mikel has been down but thank God, I learnt that he would soon resume training. Emenike’s injury has been a source of worry to me. My fears are whether all of them would remain injury free. If they are in a very good health, then, I don’t have any problem because they will give me what I want,” he noted.
Did he attempt to discover more Nigerian players when he travelled outside the country, Keshi said he only visited one-capped Super Eagles’ striker, Bright Dike, to ascertain how he was fairing with his knee injury, adding: “I did not travel to search for players. However, the only player I saw in America was Bright Dike. I wanted to see how is fairing with his knees.
He is recovering very well.” With the performance of Danny Shittu with English League Championship, are there chances of his return, Keshi replied: “I have always said that as far as a Nigerian player is playing actively well, he still have chances of getting my invitation to play for the Super Eagles provided he wants to play. We don’t want to bring in names, but quality that can bring something to make Nigerians happy.”
The Eagles’ gaffer also lamented the crashing out of Nigerian clubs from the CAF continental campaigns, noting that it has never been as bad as we have it this year. His words: “It is not just a good development for the game in the country. I think this is the first time Nigerian clubs are crashing out at that stage of the tournament. We really need to go back to the drawing board and see how we can start playing football in this country.
Honestly, I don’t think we are playing football any longer.” He has a few words of encouragements for the Stamford Bridge Nigerian winger, Victor Moses, noting: “He should keep up the tempo very high, but don’t forget that he is paid to do the scoring. However, I’m happy for him.
source:sunews
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