The cable, obtained by WikiLeaks and published by Britain’s Guardian newspaper, says Jonathan told then-U.S. Ambassador Robin Sanders in February that he would only consider running if and when those around him sought to persuade him to do so.
“Jonathan said he does not anticipate standing for elections in 2011 and that he is not working towards a presidential candidacy. He wants to put into place an electoral structure that will be ready for national elections,” the cable said, referring to a February 26 meeting with Jonathan.
“He did, however, note that ‘if they want me to run, that will be something to consider at that time’,” it said.
Jonathan was acting president of Africa’s most populous nation at the time of the meeting with Sanders. Read More: http://indepthafrica.com/?p=4154
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