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How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by joan1: 1:56pm On Nov 02, 2013 |
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday called on leaders to leave good legacies behind while in office, saying he would like to be remembered as a leader who played his part and quit the stage after leaving something for future generations to cherish. Mr. Jonathan spoke in Okrika, Rivers state, on Friday at the burial of his mother-in-law, Charity Oba. He said the most important thing for leaders was to be remembered for the good things they left behind after leaving office. “The key thing is that whether you are being buried silently or you have the privilege of being honoured by so many people, is what did you leave behind? “And to me as a political leader and to most of my friends here who are politicians, politics or holding political office is almost like death. “While you are there, you are on the stage . The day you leave, what will people remember you for?. “That has always been my guiding principle, no matter the comments, whether the comments are to the left, right or at the centre. “What challenges me every day is that the day I step out of the State House, what will the present and future generations of Nigerians remember me for?. “I believe that is what will guide most of us who are holding political offices.’’ Mr. Jonathan described Mrs Oba as a generous mother and a wonderful woman worthy of emulation. He said that although Mrs Oba stayed shortly, his family would remember her for all she did for them. In her speech, the First Lady, Patience Jonathan, described her mother as hardworking, generous and caring for her children. “Mama never failed to amaze us. When she was alive, she continued to show the same affection even as grown up adults. “She provided for us even as wife of Deputy Governor, wife of Governor, wife of Vice-President, and as wife of President until she breathe her last. The First Lady said that her mother continued to provide food for her family even as wife of the President. “Mama Sisi never demanded for anything from you and never thought of your status in life, no matter who you were , instead, she continued playing the role of a mother and was a very generous woman, who took delight in feeding many people all the time,’’ she said. Earlier, Prof. Samuel Nwora, Head of Sabbath Church in Rivers, described death as a submission to the will of God. He reminded Christians of the need to be obedient to the will of God, saying that it was unchristian to show rebellion to authority. He condemned rebellion and insubordination of all kinds, which he explained, was the sin of Satan in heaven. Mr. Nwora urged Christians to always respect constituted authority which, he said, had a blessing from God. Mrs Oba died in a ghastly auto accident along the East-West Road in Rivers State, on July 22 at the age of 67. Here is Mrs. Oba’s brief biography, written by Isiaka Aliagan, a principal officer in the Office of the First Lady . http://premiumtimesng.com/news/147695-how-i-like-to-be-remembered-jonathan.html |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by Sagamite(m): 2:55pm On Nov 02, 2013 |
This cretin will be remembered as Nigeria's weakest and dumbest president ever. 3 Likes |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by Pataki: 6:10pm On Nov 02, 2013 |
A common thief, a defender of militants, brother to Boko Haram, an utterly corrupt clueless man who cannot control his wife. A national disgrace to his community, the academia and Nigerians worldwide. 4 Likes |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by donphilopus: 8:19pm On Nov 02, 2013 |
SMH |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by Nobody: 5:01am On Nov 03, 2013 |
He reminded Christians of the need to be Even when their rights are been trampled upon? Haba! Stop inducing fear into people all in the name of God. 3 Likes |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by Tolexander: 5:23am On Nov 03, 2013 |
If wishes were horses, beggars would ride! |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by Nobody: 6:50am On Nov 03, 2013 |
Pataki: A common thief, a defender of militants, brother to Boko Haram, an utterly corrupt clueless man who cannot control his wife.Couldn't have put it any better. 1 Like |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by Sagamite(m): 9:21am On Nov 03, 2013 |
emmysenior: The man is a professional person. Who dashed the person a PhD? |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by Clerverly: 9:38am On Nov 03, 2013 |
As the only president who dated three members of his cabinet and refused to do the needful when it mattered. 1 Like |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by Sagamite(m): 9:44am On Nov 03, 2013 |
Clerverly: As the only president who dated three members of his cabinet and refused to do the needful when it mattered. What evidence do you have he dated members of his cabinet? |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by Kanwulia: 10:06am On Nov 03, 2013 |
After 6 years in office, I think ODE comes to mind! 1 Like |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by Sagamite(m): 8:50pm On Nov 03, 2013 |
I am currently watching an Al-Jazeera interview with one of the 2 female candidates that are favourite for the Chilean Presidency in the upcoming elections. She is speaking so intelligently in English (a second language) and I am sitting here wondering "And Nigerians voted for this person baboon called Jonathan? ". When you hear him talk, you will have no doubt he is just immensely intellectually bereft. 1 Like |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by AjanleKoko: 8:53pm On Nov 03, 2013 |
Sagamite: I am currently watching an Al-Jazeera interview with one of the 2 female candidates that are favourite for the Chilean Presidency in the upcoming elections. Why bother? He's just one of most who are far worse. We should be asking those who voted for him, what the heck they were thinking. But hey, like calls to like, I guess |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by Sagamite(m): 9:55pm On Nov 03, 2013 |
AjanleKoko: And the rest of us suffer for their choices. That is why I have always been belligerent on NL. I see fucktards as really dangerous to society. Both as leaders and as followers. |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by Sagamite(m): 12:23pm On Nov 04, 2013 |
A sane, intelligent and strong leader would not set up a committee to investigate how or if his minister spent $1.6m to buy 2 cars. A sane, intelligent and strong leader would call the minister to a meeting and ask them face-to-face to provide details of their knowledge and involvement in the purchase. Dem no born a minister well to lie on such issues in the face of a sane, intelligent and strong leader. Within 2 hours, you will have a case of resignation or no resignation. Then you follow it up with further investigation to verify what is said and/or what laws are broken and what charges should be brought. 1 Like |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by Beaf1: 3:16pm On Nov 04, 2013 |
Wow! GEJ is going to have a heart attack if he sees this thread. And the his Hippo wife is not helping matter at all. He will surely be remembered as the most cursed and abused president Nigeria ever had. - Decorum 0% - Confidence 4% - Logic 5% - Charisma 7% - Prudence 0% - patriotism 5% - Greed 100% ^ How can someone with the above score card be President? |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by Nobody: 5:27pm On Nov 04, 2013 |
Beaf!:Igbos love him. |
Re: How I Like To Be Remembered — Jonathan by Sagamite(m): 4:17pm On Nov 08, 2013 |
Now here is a country with a president that has a brain: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24864436 24 hours and he acted. His action will definitely kill the political career of this person. Our own president helps fucktards stay in power and pardons the ones that have lost power so they can come back into the game. |
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