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Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by maximunimpact(m): 3:03am On Jul 25, 2013 |
PRESS STATEMENT BY THE SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT [PUBLIC AFFAIRS] ON THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN RIVERS STATE. We are compelled to react to the unfolding political drama emanating from recent activities of some Governors from the northern part concerning political developments in Rivers State. These political moves, which are clearly intended to create fear, despair and sense of apprehension among the citizenry are grossly unfounded, misplaced and a deliberate over sensationalization of the situation. We therefore wish to state as follows: • Insinuations and statements suggesting that Rivers State is on fire are grossly unfounded. So far, as is it evident to every discerning observer of political developments, the state is calm and peaceful. Residents of the state continue to go about their various businesses, religious, social and political activities under peaceful atmosphere. A key pointer to the prevailing peace in the state is the fact that Governor Amaechi, the Chief executive and Chief security Officer of the state, felt confident enough to travel to the United Kingdom on official assignment. It is doubtful he would have had the luxury of leaving the country if his state is in turmoil as is being canvassed. • The situation in Rivers State is purely a localized political matter and has no dangerous or far reaching consequences for the peace and security of the nation. Since our return to democratic rule in 1999, It is on record that not less than twelve states have witnessed incidents of attempted impeachment of Speakers of Houses of Assembly in Nigeria and none has posed any threat to peace and security in the country even when our democracy was not this established. • Developments in Rivers State do not pose any threat to our democracy. Our democracy remains robust, alive and well. In politics as in every sphere of human activity, different shades of opinion on issues are not uncommon within the polity but often get resolved either politically or through legal channels. It is therefore disingenuous for anyone to suggest that the political disagreement in Rivers State would imperil and ultimately derail our democracy. We recall that in Ogun State in 2010 after series of sustained fracas and attempts at impeachment and counter impeachment, the Inspector General of Police locked up the House of Assembly for several months. In all that time, nobody in the whole country suggested that the situation was a threat to our nascent democracy, and no state Governor went on any solidarity visit. • Nigeria is not in any way in disarray. As is the case in every country of the world, there may be conflicts of ideas and interests here and there, which in itself is the beauty of democracy and should not by any means be construed to mean that there is chaos in the country or that Nigeria is tilting towards anarchy as some people have claimed. Nigeria remains peaceful and is not and cannot in any way be threatened by political developments in Rivers State. It is clear that one of the most potent threats to our corporate existence and sovereignty since independence has been the Boko Haram insurgency. This menace has been confronted frontally with strong determination and focus, which has led to decisive action that has brought about the containment of the menace by the Nigerian military and other security agencies. Most reasonable Nigerians would have expected these governors to be deeply concerned and appreciative of the laudable effort of the Federal Government, which has brought reprieve from fear as well as comfort and solace not only to the people of the affected areas but also to the entire nation and international community. Surprisingly, they appear to be more interested in political maneuvering and grandstanding at the expense of the well-being of the people in their states and the stability of the nation at large. • The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) issue like the political development in Rivers State remains essentially an affair of the 36 state governors. The outcome of elections in the body is inconsequential to the orderly governance of the Nigerian state by the Presidency. The choice of who becomes leader of the body clearly has no significant ramification on the wider political calculation of who becomes President of the country as events in our recent history bear out. We note that the chairman of the NGF in 2011 was clearly at odds with the President. He contested and lost the party’s presidential primaries to the incumbent President of the country who went ahead to be elected President by the overwhelming majority of Nigeria. It is clear therefore that occupying the chairmanship of the NGF does not in any way confer any political influence or advantage as regards who becomes President of the country neither will it be of any major political significance in the 2015 Presidential race as is being bandied about erroneously. We therefore admonish Governors having serious issues with their party to take advantage of various channels within the party machinery to resolve it. Also, they may first of all try to show good example of their commitment to peace by working to put their own house in order through restoration of peace and consensus within the NGF. While we note their current political moves, they should be mindful that in all they do as political leaders, they ought to put the interest of the nation and our democracy first. This indeed, is the hallmark of true patriotism. We note with satisfaction and appreciation, the subsequent visit by five governors and two deputy governors including Governor Fayemi, Governor Fashola, Governor Aregbesola, Governor Ajimobi and Governor Amosun, who demonstrated high and commendable sense of patriotism and genuine concern for the nation, with very conciliatory disposition and statesmanlike advise to Governor Amaechi towards finding a lasting solution to the political disagreements between the governor and members of the state’s House of Assembly. We want to assure Nigerians that the Presidency is not involved in the dispute in Rivers State and will not deliberately engage in any act of destabilization of Rivers State or any state in the country neither is it interested for whatever reason, in destabilization of the NGF. In consonance with the dictates and practice of true federalism and the supremacy of the rule of law, it will be advisable that whatever political entanglements may still exist in Rivers State should be resolved politically or by employing due process of law, in the interest of peaceful co-existence and overall well-being of its citizens. DOYIN OKUPE SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT (PUBLIC AFFAIRS) www.cknnigeria.com/2013/07/presidency-makes-official-statement-on.html?showComment=1374692979618&m=1 |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by sexkilzaphull: 3:05am On Jul 25, 2013 |
Retardeenish odechukwu keeps chasing shadows! The economy of Bayelsa is falling apart, your militants are coming back, the progressive Yoruba people of the SW are rejecting the slow down of your government on our lives! Let THE PEOPLE of GOD in Nigeria GO!! |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by Prestonvic(m): 5:22am On Jul 25, 2013 |
se.xkilza.phull: You forgot to read the post! 9 Likes |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by lionshare: 5:33am On Jul 25, 2013 |
This is just a careful attempt to exonerate the presidency while labeling Amaechi as the He-goat. Its all politics... |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by Symphony007: 6:32am On Jul 25, 2013 |
Remember my children...."WHAT YOU SAY IS NOT A LIE, IF YOU BELIVE IT" |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by Tolexander: 7:00am On Jul 25, 2013 |
Continue to trivialize serious issue! |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by mrking3(m): 7:08am On Jul 25, 2013 |
Nigerian Politicians keep making politics look dirtier!!! |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by premlove(m): 7:34am On Jul 25, 2013 |
Yes we are moving forward kudos to dis man for ur mumu u think u can decieve me |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by buoye1(m): 7:48am On Jul 25, 2013 |
Fresh air |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by Nobody: 7:55am On Jul 25, 2013 |
It has now got to the level which these foools believe all Nigerians are foools. 1 Like |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by LOUDmedia(m): 7:56am On Jul 25, 2013 |
This is long over-due! |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by dridowu: 8:07am On Jul 25, 2013 |
We no as d tin dy go , nobody fit tell us say na fish dy inside sardine and geisha, dy wan bobo us. Dy wan use bread pack my soup |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by justsayemma(m): 8:08am On Jul 25, 2013 |
After all d silence,dis is d best they can come up with,this is a big insult 2 all Nigerians,this is the more reason we won't grow under pdp led govt,they shud b ashamed that what happend in Ogun,Oyo n Ekiti,under pdp,is still happening in 2013,that shows that we r not growing,n they r tryin 2 make it look normal.y r they down play wat happened in Rivers? Wat if both loyalists had clashed? Y didn't they condemn d impeachment move? Wuld those 5 law makers had attempted 2 impeach d speaker without FG backing? I rest my case. |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by Sec5(m): 8:11am On Jul 25, 2013 |
The official statement from the presidency is very timely when the political fracas in Rivers state has reached its climax.My question is, to what effect is this statement intended? To deceive us? Pls somebody help! |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by Mesico2(m): 8:30am On Jul 25, 2013 |
This Okupe too dey lie walai. He said the NGF chairman in 2011 which was Bukola Saraki contested the PDP presidential primary election against GEJ and he lost. Welk that's a lie cos Bukola never contested against GEJ. Bukola and others step down for Alhaji Atiku base on northern kind of concensus or whatever. So Okupe still dey lie? |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by gajike: 8:38am On Jul 25, 2013 |
Patience has told us the cause. so no way Gej can exonerate himself. its too late for any cover up story. patience is presidency, presidency is patience. |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by PapaBrowne(m): 8:57am On Jul 25, 2013 |
But truly ehn, Nigerians are gullible ni! We have very pressing challenges that we could discuss as Nigerians. We could talk about a loyt of things that affect us personally. But no. We choose to talk about people that have no love for us. People that don't care if we see a place to eat, to treat ourselves or to lay our head. Visit Port Harcourt and see the mess that the city is. Then you will understand why Rivers people don't care for Amaechi as much as South Westerners and Northerners. |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by ckkris: 9:24am On Jul 25, 2013 |
Okupe don finish dem. So all their gra gra like small dog no fit shake President Jonathan's concentration. Up Doyin, the attack LION. |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by Nobody: 9:40am On Jul 25, 2013 |
If anybody needs any proof that Jonathan Goodluck and his Presidency leaves in alternative universe? this is it. What a shameless President and Presidency. |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by Biodup: 9:46am On Jul 25, 2013 |
Mesico2: This Okupe too dey lie walai. He said the NGF chairman in 2011 which was Bukola Saraki contested the PDP presidential primary election against GEJ and he lost. Welk that's a lie cos Bukola never contested against GEJ. Bukola and others step down for Alhaji Atiku base on northern kind of concensus or whatever. So Okupe still dey lie?don't forget that the idea of northern concesus candidate came up to challenge d incubent. Once GEJ defeated Atiku in pdp primary he has defeated all that gang up against him, inclding ibb and bukola saraki. 1 Like |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by kabe(m): 9:50am On Jul 25, 2013 |
Politics is just a game.... |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by idonchop: 9:58am On Jul 25, 2013 |
Me believe the presidency should condemn the act perpetrated by the 5 lawmakers rather than just say what they attempted happened in some states before. The fact that such illegality happened in some states before now does not make it right. |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by dirifred(m): 10:09am On Jul 25, 2013 |
I read through the writeup, it makes alot of sense to me, and its clear from all indication that presidency is telling the truth. we dont see any action of presidency against Amaechi or Rivers state. all we keep hearing is Amaechi's claims and actions. unless you want to tell me that presidency is fighting Amaechi with prayers 4 Likes |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by SLIDEwaxie(m): 10:50am On Jul 25, 2013 |
Crap: as exepcted |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by Nobody: 11:10am On Jul 25, 2013 |
A Zillion like for Mr. President. This reponse is clear, detailed, insightful, and comprehensive. This has put to lie/rest all the propaganda about "fire on the moutain" by the alarmists. The disgruntle elements have to come up with a new one: Boko Haram has failed to achieve desired result, Merger is dead on arrival, River/NGF propaganda is not getting expected outcome..... No weapon formed against GEJ shall prosper! 2 Likes |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by Mesico2(m): 11:23am On Jul 25, 2013 |
Biodup: don't forget that the idea of northern concesus candidate came up to challenge d incubent. Once GEJ defeated Atiku in pdp primary he has defeated all that gang up against him, inclding ibb and bukola saraki.Na u understand am so bt no be wetin Okupe talk be that. He said he defeated the NGF chairman, he didn't say he defeated Atiku. |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by egift(m): 11:36am On Jul 25, 2013 |
Chai! Jonathan can lie. |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by evangmx(m): 12:53pm On Jul 25, 2013 |
Mesico2: Na u understand am so bt no be wetin Okupe talk be that. He said he defeated the NGF chairman, he didn't say he defeated Atiku.So let's ask them is atiku the defeated NGF chairman because atiku was never a governor pls who is his NGF chaitrman that was defeated. |
Re: Presidency Makes First Official Statement On NGF, Rivers Crises by Longeria(m): 2:36pm On Jul 25, 2013 |
evangmx:The purpose of concensus candidacy is to harness all the Northern vote including saraki and IBB, so GEJ defeated saraki, IBB and Atiku put together. |
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