Three Reasons Yoruba People Won’t Vote For Jonathan On March 28

In the context of the elections, much has been said about Nigeria’s “unity in diversity”. Still, many Nigerians feel they are being deliberately disjointed on the grounds of their ethnicity. Dr Ibraheem Dooba, in his exclusive contribution for Naij.com, explains why the Yoruba people are frustrated with the incumbent president and one of the presidential candidates Goodluck Jonathan, and why they are most likely not going to support him come Saturday, March 28. Story highlights: “President Jonathan won’t implement recommendations of the conference if he wins. Even if he does, it won’t be what the Yoruba people want.” “Other than the constitutionally-required appointments, Yorubas are invisible in Jonathan’s government.” “The Yoruba people don’t deserve this neglect.” Why did the Yoruba become victims in and of Jonathan’s government? What are the reasons why the ethnic group isn’t supporting and wouldn’t vote him? The laughable National Conference report First, President Jonathan tried to outsmart the Yoruba