Balewa’s son declares for 2015 Presidential contest

Son of late Nigeria’s First Republic Prime Minister, Dr Abdul Jelil Tafawa Balewa has declared that with the right political party, he was fully prepared to contest the 2015 presidential election.
He said having consulted widely he was convinced that Nigerians had been yearning for a new leadership capable of fulfilling the high expectations and aspirations of the greater majority in the country.
He said although his interest in the presidential seat was originally prompted by those he described well meaning elder statesmen from across the geo-political zones of Nigeria, he was more prepared to take up the challenge.
Balewa’s son said his entry into politics would add some values to the Nigerian democracy given the finesse, candour and pragmatism which he would be infusing into the system based on experiences.
He said being close to President Jonathan had made his attempt to lead Nigeria more interesting as he would not consider contest for the Nigeria’s presidential seat a do or die affair.
Jonathan, he said, was a pragmatic politician, who, according to him, had always welcomed free and fair contest.
On the political platform to use, Jelili, a medical expert said he would keep that under wrap for strategic reason.
Jelili, however, gave assurances that he had the support of top politicians from Bauchi state where he hailed from, an indication that the home support had been useful in generating larger supports from relevant sections of the country.