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Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Kachi188(m): 8:00pm On Dec 15, 2013
Be ready to face consequences of treason – Presidency warns APC


Politics of 2015 is getting thicker............

The Presidency has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it should be ready to face consequences of treason.

The was made known in a statement signed by the President Goodluck Jonathan’s Special Adviser, Reuben Abati.

The Statement read thus

”We have noted with utter disdain, the reckless and irresponsible call by the APC on Sunday for the National Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against President Goodluck Jonathan.

President Goodluck Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan
Ordinarily, we would not have dignified Alhaji Lai Mohammed’s latest vituperations in the service of his paymasters with a response, but we thought it necessary to warn that the Federal Government will not standby idly and let the nation be plunged into unnecessary crises and political instability because of the desperation and apparent readiness of the APC spokesman and his gang of power-seeking desperadoes to sacrifice the well-being of the country on the altar of their selfish personal ambitions.

The Presidency totally condemns the decision by Alhaji Mohammed and his party to move further beyond the bounds of honourable and acceptable political conduct with the senseless call for the impeachment of a President who continues to sincerely devote himself to the discharge of the sacred mandate freely given to him by Nigerians.

The APC, which remains a minority party with doubtful credentials in the National Assembly, knows fully well that its attempt to hector and blackmail a Parliament dominated by loyal members of the President’s party, the PDP, into an impeachment process, will come to nothing.

But it has cavalierly embarked on this outrageous gambit, with scant regard for peace, order, security and political stability in the country, in furtherance of its dastardly and heinous strategy of over-heating the polity and working to cause public disaffection against the Jonathan Presidency with lies, false accusations and unjustifiable indictments ahead of the 2015 general elections.

The emptiness and hollowness of the APC’s call for President Jonathan’s impeachment will be obvious to all objective and discerning Nigerians who read through the statement issued by Alhaji Mohammed today. It was long on self-serving rhetoric and falsehoods, but lacked a single clearly defined charge on the basis of which any plausible impeachment proceedings against the President can be initiated.

All that the APC could offer in justification of its absurd and hare-brained impeachment call was a rehash of its well-worn litany of baseless accusations against the President, including some for which culpability should be laid squarely at the doorsteps of its own leaders and some of their new friends.

The Presidency also considers it utterly deplorable that the APC has, in its Machiavellian desperation to seize control of the Federal Government, recklessly assailed the integrity and honour of the Nigerian Judiciary in a callous attempt to pre-empt the outcome of the case legitimately brought against it by some of its new friends by the PDP.

Alhaji Mohammed’s unscrupulous effort to drag the nation’s judiciary into its murky political warfare and his readiness to intimidate and blackmail members of the bench so as to secure a favourable outcome for his party in the pending case clearly shows that nothing is beyond the pale for him and the APC in pursuit of their quest for power.

The Jonathan Administration does not need Lai Mohammed or the APC to remind it of its constitutional responsibility for the security and well-being of Nigerians. The President will continue to do his utmost best to achieve positive national transformation in all areas in spite of efforts by the opposition to thwart or disparage the work of his administration.

In this regard, we have noted the undisguised threat by the APC to foster public insurrection against the Federal Government if pending legal cases go against it. We urge Nigerians to take special note of this boastful indication of an intention to resort to lawlessness.

The Presidency warns that the APC and any persons who make themselves its willing tools for the breach of public order and safety will be made to face the full sanctions of the law. Those who are threatening fire and brimstone should be ready for consequences of treasonable action.

The APC’s false copy-cat allegation that 1, 000 snipers are being trained by the Jonathan Administration clearly shows that they are now in cahoots with some other elements who are bent on discrediting this administration and inciting the public against it.

President Jonathan is running a people’s government. He does not need any snipers. His legitimacy comes from the people. Those who are alleging the existence of snipers should step forward and provide the evidence or shut up forever and go down in history as spineless cowards, driven by sheer greed and indecency.

We dismiss the APC’s call for the President’s impeachment as opportunistic, partisan and ill-motivated.

We call on patriots to make the necessary distinction between such reckless violations of civic duty and the urgent need to protect the integrity of the Nigerian nation against those who for selfish reasons have declared their readiness to stop at nothing.”

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by bloggernaija: 8:11pm On Dec 15, 2013
Abati
You will be out of work very soon.

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Sunnybobo3(m): 8:17pm On Dec 15, 2013
Nuff said. Cause or partake in crisis, face charges of treasonable felony.

Y'all know the price. Ask Awo.

No wonder ndu_chuks has decided to go on a never ending business trip.

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by blacksta(m): 8:20pm On Dec 15, 2013
Apati - i am not surprised

you have invested a lot in this bankrupt administration - i totally understand you must eat ( Anyway i doubt if GEJ knows if this letter exist)

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by economia: 8:22pm On Dec 15, 2013
IS CALLING FOR PRESIDENT'S IMPEACHMENT A TREASON?

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by mascot87(m): 8:23pm On Dec 15, 2013
We are tired of this political showdown,can't all of them just shut up for a month and let their be peace?

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Toktee(m): 8:24pm On Dec 15, 2013
Empty threat!
What can fg do,nothing,it is because we are still in an uncivilised nation call nigeria that is why jonathan is still drinking kai kai in aso rock today,mean while,keep talking that is what you are paid to do.

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Toktee(m): 8:26pm On Dec 15, 2013
economia: IS CALLING FOR PRESIDENT'S IMPEACHMENT A TREASON?
My brother,ask them again o!

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by economia: 8:26pm On Dec 15, 2013
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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by donphilopus: 8:27pm On Dec 15, 2013
Abati is a known hocus-pocus spewer, so ain't surprised. He's trying hard to make sure, he doesn't see his sack letter before 2015! Don't worry, GEJ doesn't know how to sack, he thinks you're trying.

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Sunnybobo3(m): 8:28pm On Dec 15, 2013
Toktee: Empty threat!
What can fg do,nothing,it is because we are still in an uncivilised nation call nigeria that is why jonathan is still drinking kai kai in aso rock today,mean while,keep talking that is what you are paid to do.

Talk is cheap. Na this same mouth you go use talk say Jona boy na tyrant.

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Sunnybobo3(m): 8:29pm On Dec 15, 2013
economia: TRY WHAT YOU DID TO AWO THE OTHER DAY AND COME AND SEE WAR
YOU BASTARD, A YORUBA KILLING ANOTHER BECAUSE OF MONEY.
FINISH YOUR JOB AND COM TO EGBALAND AND LET ME SEE

Olusegun Adeniyi finished his job and went back to Yoruba land and nothing has happened.

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by kokoA(m): 8:32pm On Dec 15, 2013
Why dem no threaten Obj with treason charges? grin Na only APC body dem get power.. Lol. I wonda what's treasonable about what APC said compare to what Obj said.

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Nobody: 8:32pm On Dec 15, 2013
Abati's press release is akin to locking the stable door once the horse has bolted.

After twiddling his fingers for too long, while egged on by a cacophony of sycophants, it appears emperor Jon's apathy is about to prove his undoing. How could anyone exhaust so much goodwill in such a short space of time? angry

7 more PDP governors to join APC

15/12/2013

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Seven more governors of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will join the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the first quarter of 2014, an APC chieftain has said.

Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of New PDP, who became an APC member following the November 26 merger deal, disclosed this in a statement issued this afternoon in Abuja.

“About seven more PDP Governors will be joining APC by the first quarter of 2014 at that time they will be preparing on how to bury PDP formally by 2015,” Eze said in the statement in which he dismissed PDP’s suit asking a Federal High Court in Abuja to sack the G5 Governors for defecting to APC.


“The suit is laughable and betrays the ignorance of the PDP leadership about the laws of the land. It is also a further demonstration of the impunity associated with PDP in its disdain for democracy and due process,” Eze said in the statement, a copy of which was made available to News Express.

He quoted relevant sections of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution to prove that the seats of the affected governors, namely, Alhaji Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers), Alhaji Magatakarda Wamakko (Sokoto), Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano) and Alhaji Abdulfatai Ahmed (Kwara), are safe.

His words: “For the education of the confused PDP leadership and its legal team, there is no danger of any of our Governors losing their seats as made clear by sections 68(1)(g) and 109(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) in relation to the status of members of a legislative house (state and national) who defect from the political parties from which they were elected to join another political party.

“The wordings of the aforesaid sections are in agreement with those of sections 64(1)(g) of the 1979 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria given judicial interpretation by the Supreme Court in the case of FEDECO Vs Goni (1983) FNR 203. This case was argued by the best legal minds of that era (Chief FRA Williams SAN and GOK Ajayi SAN). The court held that such a member keeps his seat if his defection is as a result of a division or split in his party.

“G5 Governors must be commended and congratulated for standing against the draconian and undemocratic acts of PDP and should go about their normal business as both PDP and its sponsors lack the power to sack any of them. This as well covers all members of the National Assembly who desire to join the Aso Rock-bound train (APC) come 2015.”

Eze said it was not debatable that PDP is crisis-ridden, thus guaranteeing that none of its members who defects can be punished as a result. He quoted and attached a recent letter by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voiding the suspension of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Alhaji Abubakar Baraje and Dr. Sam Sam Jaja as proof that PDP is in crisis.

The letter signed by INEC’s Secretary, Mrs. Augusta Ogakwu, was dated November 25, with reference number INEC /EPM/PDP/02/024/Vol.T/161 and titled: ‘Re: Suspension of Alhaji Abubakar Baraje, Dr. Sam Sam Jaja, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Ambassador Ibrahim Karaure from the PDP”. The letter, addressed to the National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, reads: “This is to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated November 12, 2013 informing the commission on the suspension of four members of your party.

“The commission notes that some of the individuals so suspended held positions covered by the provisions of section 85(1) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) and that no notice of the meeting which approved their suspension was provided to the commission. “Accordingly, the records of the commission does not reflect the process and composition of the meeting that approved the suspension of the individuals, as such, the commission cannot establish an informed position on the matter “Please accept the commission’s highest regard and consideration.”

Eze supported INEC’s position by quoting Section 85 (1) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which states thus: “Every registered political party shall give the commission at least 21 days notice of any convention, congress, conference or meeting convened for the purpose of electing members of its executive committees, other governing bodies or nominating candidates for any of the elective offices specified under this Act.”

The former New PDP Spokesman accused PDP of mischief for instigating the Houses of Assembly in the affected states to start impeachment proceedings against the defected Governors as being witnessed in Rivers State, where six rebel legislators are desperately trying to impeach Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. He warned PDP to desist from any further act of destabilisation capable of plunging the country into chaos and truncating the country’s hard-won democracy.

In conclusion, Chief Eze asked why PDP received Governor T. A. Orji of Abia State, who defected from APGA, former Governor Ikedi Ohakim of Imo State, who defected from PPA, and Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State, who defected from ANPP, without declaring their seats vacant. “Now that PDP is at the receiving end of the same medicine they administered on others, they are window shopping for ways to have their cakes after devouring them,” he said.

•Photo shows the five defected PDP Governors now in APC.

Source: http://www.newsexpressngr.com/

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by economia: 8:33pm On Dec 15, 2013
Toktee: Empty threat!
What can fg do,nothing,it is because we are still in an uncivilised nation call nigeria that is why jonathan is still drinking kai kai in aso rock today,mean while,keep talking that is what you are paid to do.
I TIRE FOR THIS BOY CALLED AGBATI
LET SEE HOW YOU WILL COME HOME

EVERY DAY YOU WILL BE TREATING US
IS THIS A TREASON OFFENCE?

YOU AND YOUR GENERATION WILL ALWAYS BE SLAVES
Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Nobody: 8:33pm On Dec 15, 2013
Good response from Abati

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Olaolufred(m): 8:35pm On Dec 15, 2013
economia: IS CALLING FOR PRESIDENT'S IMPEACHMENT A TREASON?

So, abati is this illiterate.
Treason for asking a constitutional body to do its job.
This regime smells mumuism.

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by seanet02: 8:35pm On Dec 15, 2013
Sunny_bobo: Nuff said. Cause or partake in crisis, face charges of treasonable felony.

Y'all know the price. Ask Awo.

No wonder ndu_chuks has decided to go on a never ending business trip.
I think the real person we should ask about the treasonable offences of the 60s are the Tafawa balewas, the Aguiyi ironsi and the countless millions of some people led to the war front by a selfish agabari ojukwu.
The rest is history. they got slaughtered like farm cows for suya.
Mu he heheh

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by seanet02: 8:38pm On Dec 15, 2013
Abati is an ediot

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Slncere9gerian: 8:40pm On Dec 15, 2013
Good retort, Abati.

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Slncere9gerian: 8:44pm On Dec 15, 2013
The
Presidency warns that the APC and any persons who make
themselves its willing tools for the breach of public order and
safety will be made to face the full sanctions of the law.
Those who are threatening fire and brimstone should be ready
for consequences of treasonable action.

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by lincolnj88: 8:46pm On Dec 15, 2013
grin take dis joke
Jonathan met with the Queen of England.

He asked her, "How do you run such an efficient government? Are there any tips u can give to me? I want to help Nigeria."

"Well," said the Queen, "the most important thing is to surround yourself with intelligent people."

Jonathan frowned, and then asked,"But how do i know the people around me are really intelligent?"

The Queen replied, "Oh, that's easy, you just ask them to answer an intelligent riddle." The Queen pushed a button on her intercom. "Please send David Cameron in here, would you?"

David Cameron walked into the room and said,"Yes, your majesty?"

The Queen smiled and said, "Answer this riddle. David, your mother and father have a child, it is not your brother and it is not your sister. Who is it?" Without pausing for a minute David Cameron answered, "that would be me."

"Yes, very good," said the Queen.

Jonathan went back home to ask his Vice President Sambo.

JONATHAN: Answer this. Your mother and your father have a child, it's not your brother and it's not your sister, who is it?

SAMBO: "I'm not sure, let me get back to you."

He asked all his staff in the Office but none could give him an answer. Finally, one day, VP Sambo ran into Dora Akunyili. Sambo asked, Dora,

SAMBO: Your mother and father have a child and it's not your brother or sister, who is it?"

Dora answered sharply, "That's easy, its me!" Sambo smiled,and said "Thanks!"

Then he went back to speak with President Jonathan.

Sambo: Sir, I have the answer to that riddle, It's Dora Akunyili!

Jonathan got angry,he said to Sambo. "No wonder Nigeria isn't moving forward, I am surrounded by Dummies! The answer is David Cameron!"

WHO IS MORE INTELLIGENT?

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Nobody: 8:49pm On Dec 15, 2013
Slncere 9gerian: Good retort, Abati.
More fire!
more!!
Odensen!!
That fire you're praying for will burn you and your fellow paid sycophants. Say Amen!! angry

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Tolexander: 8:51pm On Dec 15, 2013
zegbeye: Good response from Abati
action speaks louder and better than noise.

What has been the outcome of his noise?

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by donphilopus: 8:52pm On Dec 15, 2013
For those of us who do not know what treason means!

1.Violation of allegiance toward one's country or sovereign, especially the betrayal of one's country by waging war against it or by consciously and purposely acting to aid its enemies.

2.A betrayal of trust or confidence.

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Nobody: 8:53pm On Dec 15, 2013
The question is; is the NASS constitutionally empowered to impeach a President for breach of his sworn oath or not?

If yes...where is the treason trash talk coming from a desperate Presidency that is losing the plot daily.

If the NASS can remotely establish GEJ connection with training of snipers...he is as good as gone from Aso Rock.

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Tolexander: 8:54pm On Dec 15, 2013
seanet02: Abati is an ediot
abati is an enantiomer of idiot!
Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Nobody: 8:55pm On Dec 15, 2013
donphilopus: For those of us who do not know what treason means!

excellent! Where are those illiterates who don't know the meaning of treason? Bunch of clownish dolts! angry
Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by engrfcuksmtin(m): 8:57pm On Dec 15, 2013
Everyday I wish GEJ and his cohort will prove those that call him clueless wrong and give those of us that want to support him reason to do so alas, they always goof.
Since inception of GEJ administration no allegation, criticism or controversy has been addressed logically, objectively or reasonably.

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by ojofu(m): 8:59pm On Dec 15, 2013
I thought obj was almost impeached and some persons called for his impeachement when his was in power ( Na abba and arthur nzeribe comes to mind). Did obj accuse anyone of treason? The presidency should not forget that we are in a Democratic dispensation and not under a military regime.

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Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by donphilopus: 9:01pm On Dec 15, 2013
berem: excellent! Where are those illiterates who don't know the meaning of treason? Bunch of clownish dolts! angry
They'll still come and show, their odoriferous selves.
Re: Abati To APC: Be Ready To Pay The Price Of Treason by Slncere9gerian: 9:07pm On Dec 15, 2013
We call on patriots
to make the necessary distinction between such reckless
violations of civic duty and the urgent need to protect the
integrity of the Nigerian nation against those who for selfish
reasons have declared their readiness to stop at nothing.
We can see through their lies.

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