Determined to quell doubts about his intentions and lack of national profile Jonathan has developed important ties with northern leaders such as Hassan Tukur Secretary National Energy Council of Nigeria and Mohammed Sanusi Daggash a Borno State Senator...
Two of the sacked ministers - Planning Minister and Deputy Chairman of the National Planning Commission Mohammed Sanusi Daggash as well as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Aliyu Modibbo Umar - had appeared to be in Yar'Adua's circle...