The Character of Jonathan

Last April, Nigerians came out in droves to vote for the man they felt would finally deliver to them the "democratic dividends" they had longed for. The list of luminaries of the PDP from each State for federal appointments has just been published. One would hope that President Jonathan had some ideas of who would work with him to deliver on the promises he made to the Nation and the world. We shall judge him by the calibre of people he chooses to work with him. The Party might have sent nominees. It is his responsibility to select those he fully trusts will enable him to fulfill his mandate to the Nigerian people. The names of the people who lost their lives so that Jonathan could govern Nigeria are not there, naturally. But, will Jonathan fail them? Will their sacrifices have been in vain? Will party loyalty subsume the desire of the average Nigerian for a decent life? These are the guidelines for Goodluck Jonathan. May the Good Lord guide him.