The Goodluck/Sambo Presidential Campaign Organisation has said that the statement credited to Alhaji Yahaya Kwande, an unrepentant loyalist of Atiku Abubakar, that President Goodluck Jonathan is planning to withdraw from the presidential race is idle talk, a figment of the imagination of a man who simply has nothing useful to contribute.

President Jonathan has never contemplated and is not contemplating withdrawing from the race for the presidency in 2011. On the contrary, he is very enthusiastic about the prospects of his offering himself for service and helping to transform Nigeria.

The Director of the Media and Publicity Committee of the Organisation, Mr. Sully Abu, calls on Kwande to concentrate his energy on promoting the cause of his principal rather than embarking on a wild-goose chase. He is neither a spokesman for Jonathan nor a supporter of his cause. He, therefore, lacks,absolutely, the credentials to speak for the President.

The Organisation urges all to adopt President Jonathan’s noble approach to political debate and his call for an issue-oriented campaign. Those who want to lead this country should put every effort in telling the people how they intend to transform their lives rather than engaging in idle talk.