gazilion: I just discussed with two of my colleagues during lunch today on President Jonathan's legacy or would be legacy after leaving office. Comparing him with our ex-president OBJ, I did point out 6 things that would remain a legacy and which positively impacted on the lives of virtually all average Nigerian families. I understand OBJ spent 8 years in office but with Jonathan's first term, any hope he'll surpass the legacies below?

Firstly, Obasanjo introduced and liberalised the use of the GSM. Prior to this, telephone - whether land or mobile was almost exclusively for the rich.

Secondly, it was under the Obasanjo leadership that Nigeria's debt got written off in the Paris Club.

Thirdly, it was Obasanjo who bravely retired all Military men in the Nigerian Army who had tasted or held any political office.

Fourthly, it was also under his leadership that the Nigerian banking institution got brilliant reformations (although with some lapses) - This reformation stopped the total collapse of the financial institution in Nigeria during global financial melt down.

Fifthly, under OBJ Prof. Dora Akunyili of NAFDAC brought back in Nigeria the integrity of pharmaceutical drugs and fought vehemently without ethnic colouration, the barons importing fake drugs in Nigeria.

Finally, the fight against corruption under OBJ's leadership did have some bite. Whether it was used in hunting political opponents or not...it did have some bite and we are all witnesses that since the exit of Mallam Ribadu, the anti-corruption institution has virtually lost her voice and temerity.

I'm just thinking aloud, what will president Jonathan's Legacy be?

Please, let's discuss with a sense of decorum without insulting one another including calling our leaders Obscene names.

abatajjvii: i guess GEJ should be able to reform Bayelsa

but trying to compare the two i tell you its incomparable that is just it


if GEJ will perform we would have seen it

distraction or no distraction is not an excuse for GEJ not to perform


OBJ also face such but he knew how to handle it for him to achieve what he wants to achieve




am still coming back


bicycle man carry move on

chukwudi44: GEJ privatisation of the power sector alone will rubbish everything Obasanjo achieved throughout his tenure

Youpele52: Nice post but to add to comparison, you put to consideration the environmental factors making easy or hard for government to rule a nation.
One has got Boko Haram inhibiting his polity
One has got more haters than ever, even from his own family.
One is from a major tribe the other not.
Both did hurt Nigeria with fuel subsidy removal
The former rule with more of a military style than civil, if you remember how OBJ handle the matter of Odi LGA and that of Odioma town both of Bayelsa State.
The latter is more democratic/diplomatic in his dealing with terror (though perceived as weakness to some). If GEJ was OBJ, Borno State, Kaduna and all Boko Haram state would have been flat by now.
How many politicians have insulted the GEJ in an attempt to rubbish his government, really democratic, if OBJ was in sit all of em will be scared to kiss their family goodbye cos the Police, EFCC etc will come haunting you.
Meanwhile you can't compare 3years to 8years. It's absurdly ridiculous.
We have freedom of journalism honoured more in GEJ regime than OBJ. Ask a journalist working in any of the newspapers/TV Stations they'll tell you what they can't write about and where they're limited not to cross.
GEJ rang the closing bell in NYSE, you might wanna go research what it takes for a president of any nation to go there and ring that bell. OBJ requested that he should but was turned down. Then Nigeria wasn't economically stable or booming enough and investors friends enough, as those are few of the requirements.
OBJ will be forever remembered for Telecommunication industry
GEJ will be forever remembered for Electricity Industry, & more.

Electricity vs Telecommunication
You tell me wish is more important.

Nigeria economy is more booming & diversify in GEJ regime than OBJ's.

First time ever Nigeria has 20 persons (still counting) in 55 wealthiest people on Africa.
Dangote was rich, but only in GEJ regime did he climbed so high in the Forbes list of the wealthiest. Dangote when he went to Kenya, he thanked GEJ for the conducive business environment.

How was the national team at OBJ tenure? Hopeless, even Olamide in Ghost mode said "some rappers dey like Naija them no dey reach finals". But hey GEJ regime we won African Cup of Nations, for more than 10years we haven't reached finals.

Check out the booming entertainment industry now. Its more profitable than it was in OBJ's regime.
See how rich musicians have become over the years from music. Some years ago if you tell your mom that you want to do music, you're seen like a mad man. It's hard to make a mil from music way back then.


I won't say GEJ is the best so far, Yaradua would've been the best democratic president had he not died.

I don't hate OBJ whatsoever, I rather hate to see unhealthy comparison.

OBJ has been in the system of Nigerian politics and leadership long before he became president. GEJ is like a learner before OBJ in that regard. OBJ is more experienced.

I'll end with this, like it or not, OBJ built the foundation on which GEJ is building today.
OBJ raised the bar, any president ruling now or will rule in the future has some catching up to do, before he can talk about going further than OBJ. That's why till 2020, we'll still compare the present president with OBJ.

GEJ has got some work to do. If electricity supply becomes steady in all parts of the nation, GEJ has got nothing to worry about to work extra miles, he has done what for the passed 53years or more no head of state, prime minister or president has done.

Pen Down.

pinky21: Pls jonathan shld pay my mama salary. No b legacy we wan chop

ifihearam: I do not think there is any basis of comparison,obj wasted 8 years in office CANNOT be compared to what his excellency has achieved in the past 3 years.

ayodeji752: u forgot to write free and fair election

chukwudi44: GEJ privatisation of the power sector alone will rubbish everything Obasanjo achieved throughout his tenure

Lilimax: Let's hope that the constant power supply which has eluded us as a nation is achieved during GEJ tenure.

Youpele52: Nice post but to add to comparison, you put to consideration the environmental factors making easy or hard for government to rule a nation.
One has got Boko Haram inhibiting his polity
One has got more haters than ever, even from his own family.
One is from a major tribe the other not.
Both did hurt Nigeria with fuel subsidy removal
The former rule with more of a military style than civil, if you remember how OBJ handle the matter of Odi LGA and that of Odioma town both of Bayelsa State.
The latter is more democratic/diplomatic in his dealing with terror (though perceived as weakness to some). If GEJ was OBJ, Borno State, Kaduna and all Boko Haram state would have been flat by now.
How many politicians have insulted the GEJ in an attempt to rubbish his government, really democratic, if OBJ was in sit all of em will be scared to kiss their family goodbye cos the Police, EFCC etc will come haunting you.
Meanwhile you can't compare 3years to 8years. It's absurdly ridiculous.
We have freedom of journalism honoured more in GEJ regime than OBJ. Ask a journalist working in any of the newspapers/TV Stations they'll tell you what they can't write about and where they're limited not to cross.
GEJ rang the closing bell in NYSE, you might wanna go research what it takes for a president of any nation to go there and ring that bell. OBJ requested that he should but was turned down. Then Nigeria wasn't economically stable or booming enough and investors friends enough, as those are few of the requirements.
OBJ will be forever remembered for Telecommunication industry
GEJ will be forever remembered for Electricity Industry, & more.

Electricity vs Telecommunication
You tell me wish is more important.

Nigeria economy is more booming & diversify in GEJ regime than OBJ's.

First time ever Nigeria has 20 persons (still counting) in 55 wealthiest people on Africa.
Dangote was rich, but only in GEJ regime did he climbed so high in the Forbes list of the wealthiest. Dangote when he went to Kenya, he thanked GEJ for the conducive business environment.

How was the national team at OBJ tenure? Hopeless, even Olamide in Ghost mode said "some rappers dey like Naija them no dey reach finals". But hey GEJ regime we won African Cup of Nations, for more than 10years we haven't reached finals.

Check out the booming entertainment industry now. Its more profitable than it was in OBJ's regime.
See how rich musicians have become over the years from music. Some years ago if you tell your mom that you want to do music, you're seen like a mad man. It's hard to make a mil from music way back then.


I won't say GEJ is the best so far, Yaradua would've been the best democratic president had he not died.

I don't hate OBJ whatsoever, I rather hate to see unhealthy comparison.

OBJ has been in the system of Nigerian politics and leadership long before he became president. GEJ is like a learner before OBJ in that regard. OBJ is more experienced.

I'll end with this, like it or not, OBJ built the foundation on which GEJ is building today.
OBJ raised the bar, any president ruling now or will rule in the future has some catching up to do, before he can talk about going further than OBJ. That's why till 2020, we'll still compare the present president with OBJ.

GEJ has got some work to do. If electricity supply becomes steady in all parts of the nation, GEJ has got nothing to worry about to work extra miles, he has done what for the passed 53years or more no head of state, prime minister or president has done.

Pen Down.

ba7man: Picture if it was G.E.J that the Military handed power to in 1999..........I believe the Military would have slapped him after a year and snatched the Presidency right back from him.

seedord247: Chaiiii greatest insult of all of time...

Comparing a leopard to a rabbit.

coolsalm: For Me ℓ'Đ say the achievements of GEJ are yet to be seen as he is a Leader appointed by GOD!

chukwudi44: GEJ privatisation of the power sector alone will rubbish everything Obasanjo achieved throughout his tenure

gazilion:

I believe president Jonathan is being distracted so much by these selfish governors and political jobbers. If he could be more courageous and assertive, I believe he'll achieve a lot in the long run.

Billyonaire: Many of you have refused to remember that after Obasenjo and before GEJ, there was a President. If Jonathon had this transformation Agenda in his head yet kept humble and let Yaradua sit dormant for those years then GEJ deserves another level than Atiku and a greater respect than oBJ.

Billyonaire: Many of you have refused to remember that after Obasenjo and before GEJ, there was a President. If Jonathon had this transformation Agenda in his head yet kept humble and let Yaradua sit dormant for those years then GEJ deserves another level than Atiku and a greater respect than oBJ.

awodman: 1) Our elections are now free and fair under GEJ as evident in Edo, Ondo and in the 2011 general elections..the benefits of the people having the power to hire and fire need not be over-emphasized

2) The power reforms of GEJ will dwarf any legacy OBJ left behind

3) Our mass transit systems viz rail, roads, ports and airports will also be another legacy

4) Demystification of Governance and all the secrecy associated with it

5) The reforms in agriculture will also be another legacy