First Lady Patience Jonathan Shuts Down Abuja With Rent-A-Crowd Rally To Kickstart President Jonathan’s Campaign For 2015 Election

The Nigerian women under the auspices of Nigerian Council of Women Society (NCWS) today organized a mass rally in support of thePresident Goodluck Jonathan towards the 2015 general election. The rally which was tagged “Celebration of Nigerian Women for Peace and Empowerment” witnessed by various women across most nigerian states was heralded by a motorized mass rally from Old Parade Ground area 10 through designated route started at 7.00am with the campaign posters of the President Goodluck Jonathan on each truck used by the women and some men.
The city of Abuja was shut down as business activities were grounded to a halt due the blockage of routes by security agencies. All roads from Berger Junction, Central Business Area, and Secretariat were blocked for the rally, which has led to the traffic snarl in the city. The rally, which is expected end at the Eagle Square later today has continued as at the time of filing this report.
Saharareporters gathered that the rally was funded by the first lady and several ministers as well as some state governors loyal to the president.
To cap the activities of the day an elaborate dinner party is slated for the International Conference Centre tonight.
The event which will also feature performances by popular musical artistes including Onyeka Onwenu, Yinka Ayefele, Iyanya, Sani Danja and several nigerian comedians.