The Federal Government has asked for a stay of execution of those on death row for drug related offenses and financial crimes in Indonesia, while the two countries explore ways for the exchange of prisoners and mutual legal assistance.

In a 27-point communique joint communique issued at the end of bilateral talks between President Goodluck Jonathan and his Indonesian counterpart President Susilo Yudhoyono which noted with delight that Nigeria and Indonesia are committed to strengthening their relations.

The two leaders expressed satisfaction with the steady growth of friendly relations in the past 48 years and a commitment to expand in various fields.

They also welcomed the signing of MoU to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking in narcotics. Nigeria’s president was said to have told his visitor to soft pedal on the execution of Nigerians on death row in Indonesia pending their legal mutual agreements.

Some of the areas of cooperation include agriculture, security, peace keeping, as well as trade and investments.

On his part, the Indonesian president promised to cooperate with Nigeria in agriculture, trade and investment.

Both presidents agreed that Nigeria and Indonesia would share best practices and capacity building in the achievements of the millennium development goals.


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Great move GEJ, its about time. No country shld have the right to execute nigerians. They shld bring em bak to Nigeria for trial.

Commendable move by GEJ.

Critics will unfortunately not see this, revealing them for what they are; losers.

val_dee: Commendable move by GEJ.

Critics will unfortunately not see this, revealing them for what they are; losers.

When has any GEJ's pronouncement solved anything? Do you think Indonesians are as stupid as GEJ appears to be? A serious government would highlight how she intends to address the issue head on by agreeing for those prisoners to be transferred to Nigeria to serve their prison terms and set forth an outline of when this will be achieved.

I am sorry, I can't buy into anything GEJ says because He speaks for the moment!

Omo_Tier1:
When has any GEJ's pronouncement solved anything? Do you think Indonesians are as stupid as GEJ appears to be? A serious government would highlight how she intends to address the issue head on by agreeing for those prisoners to be transferred to Nigeria to serve their prison terms and set forth an outline of when this will be achieved.

I am sorry, I can't buy into anything GEJ says because He speaks for the moment!

well said!

Omo_Tier1:
When has any GEJ's pronouncement solved anything? Do you think Indonesians are as stupid as GEJ appears to be? A serious government would highlight how she intends to address the issue head on by agreeing for those prisoners to be transferred to Nigeria to serve their prison terms and set forth an outline of when this will be achieved.

I am sorry, I can't buy into anything GEJ says because He speaks for the moment!

If he didnt do or say anything you for still talk... soo No worriess...

KokoBeware:

If he didnt do or say anything you for still talk... soo No worriess...

That my friend, is their problem.

How is he gonna please these guys with their penchant for fault finding.

Sometimes I wonder what our oppossition really stand for.

Good move,the culprits should be allowed to do their time in Nigeria.

This is a plus to mr. president. After you guys will be questioning for his achievements.

KokoBeware:

If he didnt do or say anything you for still talk... soo No worriess...

It is stupid for a man with power and in power to speak words and not back it up with actions! Where you not alive when the same GEJ said by June 2012 Boko Haram will be a thing of the past? Is Boko Haram not killing so many Nigerians even till today? Where you not alive when the same GEJ unashamedly told lies both in local and international press that Dokpesi was behind the bomb blast in Abuja on October 1st and that He will be made to face the full weight of the law? Do you expect me to take such a man serious when all His pronouncement in the past amounted to nothing?

nonsom: This is a plus to mr. president. After you guys will be questioning for his achievements.

What is a plus on a mere pronouncement that has no legal frame work behind it? Do you think any foreign government would listen to GEJ and act just because He said so? You better wake up from your stupor...

Stay of what? Hey jona, this isn't typical Abuja high court where thieves are granted option of paying 20 naira after stealing 33 billion naira.

val_dee: Commendable move by GEJ.

Critics will unfortunately not see this, revealing them for what they are; losers.

what comical Goon

chucky234: what comical Goon

Headless I must admit.

Na wa o

Nice move by Mr. President. Let them be brought home to serve prison term here.

Omo_Tier1:
What is a plus on a mere pronouncement that has no legal frame work behind it? Do you think any foreign government would listen to GEJ and act just because He said so? You better wake up from your stupor...

please tell him o.Lawlessness is not tolerated everywhere.

Stay of execution of Nigerians!!! Do you want to corrupt Indonesia with lawlessness? Indonesia is not a country like Nigeria where every Jack and Harry could joke with laws that be and go scot-free.... If Nigerians in Indonesia are found guilty of any contravening law then they should dance Azonto the music..

No matter what Jonathan offers positively some goons have confined him into the darkest parts of their hears as a 'misfit' I will be in the sidelines grinning at goons as Jonathan is eventually returned come 2015! I wonder how you expect a mortal to 'fix' the rot that has been bedeviling this country for the past 30 something years in just 2 years I just wonder how our youths reason

liberty300: Great move GEJ, its about time. No country shld have the right to execute nigerians. They shld bring em bak to Nigeria for trial.

Drug peddling in Indonesia carries the death penalty and those foolish Nigerians refused to behave. They should face the music.

Lol Mazi_Omenuko and his campaign to stop the censorship of the Sexuality section ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha I feel you bro.

TO ALL THOSE THAT calls Gej a slowpoke_: i hope you arent sleeping! The man is fumbling but he is really trying!
Long live the president
long live Nigeria
long live Nairaland!

Thank God he interfered in this!

Obj failed to render help when an under-aged Nigerian was executred in Indonesis sometime ago. I commend GEJ move. This is a true spirit of patrotism.

A-ZeD:

Drug peddling in Indonesia carries the death penalty and those foolish Nigerians refused to behave. They should face the music.

This magomago man want Nigerians executed even-if the drug peddlers have asked for mercy. U are real magomago patrotic Nigerman. U may not get mercy when U need one.

A-ZeD:

Drug peddling in Indonesia carries the death penalty and those foolish Nigerians refused to behave. They should face the music.

This magomago man want Nigerians executed even-if the drug peddlers have asked for mercy. U are real magomago patrotic Nigerman. U may not get mercy when U need one.

Yomieluv: Good move,the culprits should be allowed to do their time in Nigeria.

Or even hang them here in nigeria.


who cares

This is what a president who has the interest of his people at heart does. He goes all out to protect them Welldone GEJ. They must not die in their hands.

Idokojimmy: This is what a president who has the interest of his people at heart does. He goes all out to protect them Welldone GEJ. They must not die in their hands.

I can't remember the numbers of Nigerians wasted by foreign governments during the Obasanjo's inglorious reign, the case of then 19-year old Tochukwu came to mind, while Mbeki was able to get the South Africans caught along this Nigerian out of the 'noose' Obasanjo was busy 'negotiating' from Abuja, I can bet this man will deliver!