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Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by Nobody: 10:59am On Jan 24, 2013 |
Nigerians are disappointed with President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, civil rights activist and spokesperson of the Ijaw Republican Assembly (IRA) Ms Ann-kio Briggs said in Abuja yesterday. She spoke at the 10th Daily Trust annual dialogue held at Transcorp Hilton Hotel. Briggs said “a lot is expected of this President Goodluck Jonathan-led government and rightly so. This is one government that was backed by the people of Nigeria with a lot of expectations. To say two and half years into this government that Nigerians are lost and disappointed so far by this government is an understatement.” Ms Briggs said Nigerians suffered to bring this government to power but got nothing in return. “We can’t forget the crisis Nigeria faced in 2009, where the people of Nigeria from north to south to east to west rose up with one voice and said no to a situation where self- styled political leaders almost took Nigeria to the cleaners.” She added that “we are yet to conclude on the issues of corruption that has emerged from the fuel subsidy expositions and pension scandals, neither can we run away from the reality that since the 2009 crisis… the nation is yet to move into the change that we all expected when we went to the polls in 2011.” Briggs said since 2011 when Jonathan was elected, “a lot of promises were made, a lot is still expected, we can neither run away from the reality that Nigerians have waited for two and half years since 2011 to get what they voted for- change.” She also said Nigerians “are growing increasingly desperate that maybe the changes may not come, that promises and excuses are no longer acceptable to the people who are suffering under the weight of politicians who seem just as lost as the citizens they are leading in delivery of democracy and change.” She faulted the federal government’s planned centenary celebrations, saying “there is nothing to celebrate. Nigeria has sent a satellite to space but we are still looking for it. It is the same country that can’t even manufacture a bicycle. This centenary celebration is nonsense.” Speaking on federalism, Briggs said “Nigerian federal system is too faulty and must be dismantled.” She added that “if the government of Nigeria is honest with the citizens of Nigeria, and the so-called political class is truthful when they say Nigeria will never break up, they should show us what they are doing towards ensuring that Nigeria will not break up.” She said the “days of leadership based on numbers is gone,” adding that “if Nigeria is to stay together as one nation we need each other not as master and slave or minority and majority but as brothers in one nation.” http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/index.php/news-news/10th-daily-trust-dialogue/49216-ms-ann-kio-briggs-jonathan-has-disappointed-nigerians 5 Likes |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by GARRIx7(m): 11:06am On Jan 24, 2013 |
That's what even the market woman knows, so nothing special or new in her submission. Its only interesting to note that she's Ijaw, just like GEJ so no one can say its borne out of tribal or religious sentiments... 2 Likes |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by MrGlobe(m): 11:06am On Jan 24, 2013 |
Not in defense of Jonathan but this woman is a fraud. She and her husband are busy doing to Rivers State what Tinubu is doing to Lagos and she has the clout to speak against the govt. I don't blame her, her husbands wealth is intoxicating her. |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by nuclearboy(m): 1:44pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
She be CPC and ACN jooor That's why she no wan gree say na 10,000 dollars every Nigerian dey get monthly since this government enter power! Wicked opposition wey no dey see good 1 Like |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by Jerie(m): 1:51pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
Mr. Globe: But I thought the prefix 'Miss' is for only unmarried ladies? 2 Likes |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by Jerie(m): 1:55pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
A little over a year ago, this same lady was a 'Special adviser' to the President and she said that the Subsidy Protests were because GEJ is from a minority group. Today, she is suffering from the same fever Asari is suffering from. May God deal with her generations the way GEJ has dealt with Nigerians. kayodeogundamisi..com/2012/01/insult-on-gej-annkio-briggs-call-on.html?m=1 2 Likes |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by tomakint: 1:57pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
Is this woman drunk or something? What is wrong with Nigerians for goodness sake, 38 years of nothingness from our Abokis in power left many things in state of disrepair, now Jonathan inherited a functionless Nigeia from Obj and Yar'Adua, he is trying his best to fix things (at least we've seen improvements in power, roads, educational institutions funding, youth empowerment, more women in politics, active-poverty elimination programmes, etc) I wonder how some folks reason as if that place is a very cool place, I challenge anyone here 'cursing at Jonathan' to mention one past leaders (dead or alive) who has done better than Jonathan within his short time (2 yrs) and let's compare and contrast haba as if to fix Nigeria will take just two years, allow this man to serve out his term before you judge! Many of us are sick in this country! 14 Likes |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by MrGlobe(m): 2:28pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
Jerie:what I know is she is from the infamous Briggs family in Rivers. |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by aurenflani: 2:47pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
Mr. Globe: And you are what? Azzlicker? 4 Likes |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by aurenflani: 2:49pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
tomakint: Is this woman drunk or something? What is wrong with Nigerians for goodness sake, 38 years of nothingness from our Abokis in power left many things in state of disrepair, now Jonathan inherited a functionless Nigeia from Obj and Yar'Adua, he is trying his best to fix things (at least we've seen improvements in power, roads, educational institutions funding, youth empowerment, more women in politics, active-poverty elimination programmes, etc) I wonder how some folks reason as if that place is a very cool place, I challenge anyone here 'cursing at Jonathan' to mention one past leaders (dead or alive) who has done better than Jonathan within his short time (2 yrs) and let's compare and contrast haba as if to fix Nigeria will take just two years, allow this man to serve out his term before you judge! Many of us are sick in this country! You are inyamiri from your fruit I knew you. 3 Likes |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by Clerverly: 2:53pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
Mr. Globe:But that has been your job specification here on Nairaland since GEJ assumed power. So go tell that to the crabs 4 Likes |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by tomakint: 2:57pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
aurenflani:Are you a Mallam? 5 Likes |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by taharqa: 3:00pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
tomakint: Is this woman drunk or something? What is wrong with Nigerians for goodness sake, 38 years of nothingness from our Abokis in power left many things in state of disrepair, now Jonathan inherited a functionless Nigeia from Obj and Yar'Adua, he is trying his best to fix things (at least we've seen improvements in power, roads, educational institutions funding, youth empowerment, more women in politics, active-poverty elimination programmes, etc) I wonder how some folks reason as if that place is a very cool place, I challenge anyone here 'cursing at Jonathan' to mention one past leaders (dead or alive) who has done better than Jonathan within his short time (2 yrs) and let's compare and contrast haba as if to fix Nigeria will take just two years, allow this man to serve out his term before you judge! Many of us are sick in this country!If you expect any of these Clowns to tk this your DARE, then you are unfortunately wasting yr time... |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by ba7man(m): 3:05pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
To be honest....Let's be a little fair on GEJ. At least he's revived the NRC, workin on NEPA, Agriculture and as per corruption, Ibori that used to be one of the most powerful men in Nigeria during Yaradua's tenure got prosecuted under his watch. He's probably punching above his weight by being president but he's making efforts.....He's not as firm as Nigerians require him to be on corruption and terrorism, that's why I'm not keen on him returning 2015. 5 Likes |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by Jerie(m): 9:26pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
^^ Well, we now pay more for electricity, we pay more for fuel and eith due respect, he has been an abject failure with regards to agriculture.How many NEW roads has he maintained? What of the Pension scam as well as the SURE-P wayo? How many SURE-P beneficiaries have been paid? On security, more people die from terrorism here than in Somalia. 2 Likes |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by taharqa: 9:48pm On Jan 24, 2013 |
Jerie: ^^ Well, we now pay more for electricity, we pay more for fuel and eith due respect, he has been an abject failure with regards to agriculture.How many NEW roads has he maintained? What of the Pension scam as well as the SURE-P wayo? How many SURE-P beneficiaries have been paid? On security, more people die from terrorism here than in Somalia. Yea!! Can see how he is a 'failure' in Agriculture. This Businessday article proves this 'failure' convincingly: With the coming on of Akinwumi Adesina as minister of Agriculture, the nation began to rethink agriculture. The Minister came out clearly with his mandate: it was no longer going to be business as usual in agriculture; that agriculture would henceforth be run as a business. https://www.nairaland.com/1171691/impressive-ongoing-agricultural-revolution-spearheaded 2 Likes |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by tomakint: 1:23am On Jan 25, 2013 |
taharqa: If you expect any of these Clowns to tk this your DARE, then you are unfortunately wasting yr time...Abeg T, I am tired of goons masquerading as intellectuals on this forum especially when Jonathan's case comes up for debate! Trust me if an Angel from God emerges as the President, Nigerians will still complain I wonder what is wrong with our youths and whether they like him or not he will b there till 2019 to finish his good jobs 5 Likes |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by Nobody: 1:47am On Jan 25, 2013 |
It's good that "Occupy your resources ring leaders" have realized GEJ is a monumental failure after all. It makes the job easier in 2015. 1 Like |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by PROUDIGBO(m): 1:58am On Jan 25, 2013 |
tomakint: Is this woman drunk or something? What is wrong with Nigerians for goodness sake, 38 years of nothingness from our Abokis in power left many things in state of disrepair, now Jonathan inherited a functionless Nigeia from Obj and Yar'Adua, he is trying his best to fix things (at least we've seen improvements in power, roads, educational institutions funding, youth empowerment, more women in politics, active-poverty elimination programmes, etc) I wonder how some folks reason as if that place is a very cool place, I challenge anyone here 'cursing at Jonathan' to mention one past leaders (dead or alive) who has done better than Jonathan within his short time (2 yrs) and let's compare and contrast haba as if to fix Nigeria will take just two years, allow this man to serve out his term before you judge! Many of us are sick in this country! ^^^Spot on! It's ok to criticise though, but it should be done constructively and without malice. 1 Like |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by comradeoscar(m): 2:05am On Jan 25, 2013 |
D woman spoke d truth! Dis administration is a big fiasco. We wil disgrace him 2015! 2 Likes |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by tomakint: 2:23am On Jan 25, 2013 |
taharqa:T, no matter how the 'facts' are staring at the faces of these 'clowns' they have been bought over already, its a pity most of them don't even know what they really want but would rather aimlessly join the 'bandwagon of Jonathan must go' for no justifiable reason |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by redsun(m): 2:25am On Jan 25, 2013 |
With the way gej regime covers obvious and monumental corruptions like halliburton,16 billion dollars power ilusion,bankole magomago,fuel subsidy treachery and disgraceful lawan and otedola bribe motion poicture,NOTHING goof will ever come out of his regime. He is a junta. |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by goodmike7: 7:25am On Jan 25, 2013 |
The enemies of gEJ is at work again,this woman must be a member of acn or cpc,well we know she has been paid to dent the image of this administration,this thief of a woman,may God punish her,she is an eddiot like her fellow people here who condemns this administration borne out of envy and hatred. |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by victorazy(m): 7:26am On Jan 25, 2013 |
NA ONE-CHANCE MOTOR WE DON ENTER SINCE |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by goodmike7: 7:26am On Jan 25, 2013 |
redsun: With the way gej regime covers obvious and monumental corruptions like halliburton,16 billion dollars power ilusion,bankole magomago,fuel subsidy treachery and disgraceful lawan and otedola bribe motion poicture,NOTHING goof will ever come out of his regime. He is a junta. amen,nothing GOOF will ever come out in Jesus name. 1 Like |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by lacasa: 7:26am On Jan 25, 2013 |
Noo ma!. GEJ is working oo He is "completing the chain before the Bulb will light" |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by SamConquer(m): 7:28am On Jan 25, 2013 |
I DONT KNOW ABOUT THE LADY IN QUESTION,BUT I CONCUR WITH WHAT SHE SAID..JONATHAN IS A HUGE DISAPOINTMENT,THIS WAS NOT WHAT NIGERIAN ENVISAGED WILL HAPPEN WHEN HE WENT ABOUT 'CHRIMAS CAROLING'ABOUT HIS 'i had no shoes agenda'..and Goodluck 2 u goodluck 2 me,gudluck 2 everybody nd bla.bla.bla.'NIGERIANS THOUGHT THEY HAVE GOTTEN ONE WHO UNDERSTAND THEM...GEJ IS A HUGE DISAPOINTMENT AND WEAKLING.HE THINK TO BE A PRESIDENT IS TO WARM ASO ROCK SEAT FOR FOUR YEARS.I MISS OBJ(Original Baba Jor)...RUNING TO PRAYER GROUNDS AND YET NOT PERFORMING ACTIONS SO THAT THE PRAYER WILL AID HIM..I JUST HOPE HE AIN'T THINKING OF 2015....from the desk of SAMCONQUER 2 Likes |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by princemolak(m): 7:30am On Jan 25, 2013 |
Jonathan is nothing but a liar www.efiweblog.info |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by Nkembenard(m): 7:31am On Jan 25, 2013 |
well said tomakint: Is this woman drunk or something? What is wrong with Nigerians for goodness sake, 38 years of nothingness from our Abokis in power left many things in state of disrepair, now Jonathan inherited a functionless Nigeia from Obj and Yar'Adua, he is trying his best to fix things (at least we've seen improvements in power, roads, educational institutions funding, youth empowerment, more women in politics, active-poverty elimination programmes, etc) I wonder how some folks reason as if that place is a very cool place, I challenge anyone here 'cursing at Jonathan' to mention one past leaders (dead or alive) who has done better than Jonathan within his short time (2 yrs) and let's compare and contrast haba as if to fix Nigeria will take just two years, allow this man to serve out his term before you judge! Many of us are sick in this country! |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by Iykopee(m): 7:35am On Jan 25, 2013 |
Aunty kio, this is not the first time u are castigating uncle GEJ...u fail to realise dat an aboki wud neva say such to his bros even if nigeria is on death roll...pls try as much u can to state d good aspect of GEJ......actions and reactions r equal...u have ur downside 2. Unless u dont want us to start telling everybody ur family businesses with d Govt of rivers state. |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by Boss13: 7:39am On Jan 25, 2013 |
I think Nigerians just want the government to be more transparent and accountable. People should also include their state governors and local government chairmen because they get allocations monthly. Honestly, Jonathan is still one of the best president so far. However, the rate of progress is slow and corruption is still on the high side. If only monthly publications of government spending ca be published and this can be confirmed by all and sundry, then we know we have an all inclusive government. 1 Like |
Re: Ms. Ann Kio Briggs: ‘jonathan Has Disappointed Nigerians’ by Nobody: 7:41am On Jan 25, 2013 |
Mr. Globe: Sorry pls who is the husband of the woman? Lulu Briggs ? I don't think so. |
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