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APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Princess2be(f): 5:44am On Dec 17, 2013 |
President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday hit back at his critics and opposition parties, accusing them of painting his administration “bad before the global community.” He therefore warned that he would not allow their selfish ambition for the 2015 general election to destroy the country. His warning is coming six days after an 18-page letter in which a former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, made scathing remarks about his administration was made public. It also came less than 24 hours after the opposition All Progressives Congress called on the National Assembly to immediately commence impeachment proceeding against Jonathan for alleged gross misconduct. Although he has yet to personally respond to Obasanjo’s letter and the APC’s call for his impeachment, the Peoples Democratic Movement and the Nigeria Labour Congress on Monday, said he needed to do so because the allegations levelled against him by the former President were weighty. At a lecture and award ceremony in Abuja on Monday, Jonathan told his critics to be cautious in attacking his administration because it was the selfish ambition of some politicians that led to the “wrongful overthrow” of the Shehu Shagari administration in 1983. He was represented at the annual lecture, the third in a series by Nigerian Pilot Newspapers and Nigerian Newsworld, by the Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku. The President claimed that the criticisms against his administration were not constructive enough to challenge his development strides. Jonathan,who said he had developed a “thick skin against such criticisms”, however advised politicians to thread with caution as their actions could destabilise the democractic structures already in place in the country. He said, “There is a difference between ambition and reality. Go for your ambition, nobody is disturbing you because it is a free world. Go and compete, but don’t pull down this country called Nigeria because of your personal ambition. It is unacceptable. “I think there is a difference between debates and insults. I reject insults and the fact that I am a public officer doesn’t give anybody the liberty to insult me. Most of the time you cannot detach the Office of the President and honour of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “There are people who are honestly trying to put things down for this country to move on. I think we can see the difference between facts and fiction. “Let us not continue to behave as if we can pull down our own house; we as politicians and public servants should not behave as if we were picked on the streets. You don’t just go and pour acid on the faces of public officers. “When Shagari was overthrown in 1983, there was a lot of noise that the government was not doing anything and nothing was not said about Shagari’s regime. “Shagari was overthrown amidst lies….The greatest shame of this country is Ajaokuta Steel Complex. If Shagari was there, by 1986, he would have completed Ajaokuta.” But Maku took a swipe at the media, stressing that on a daily basis, they were awash with highly fictional information. He said, “If you look through our media reports today, we see insults and abuses, every day. If somebody did not abuse Mr. President, it will look as if there is no journalism on that day. “We are talking about our country, our nation’s institutions and democracy; we are talking about setting standards for this democracy, standards of behaviour, standards of conduct and standards of principles of behaviour and every democracy must be parliamentary. We should not go personal, but we are going too personal.” Maku compared the media to a mirror, which when broken, gives a false image. He said, “We must not destroy the mirror and present the image as ugly. “The mirror is very important in conveying the good image of our people. We have completely ignored issues on the ground and we are embarking on personality debates. “The way we are sensationalising the development of this nation in public debates, is so annoying and it is not supposed to be so. I am a big time journalist. “But there is a difference between reporting events and articulating a position because the media are supposed to articulate public debates. When the media embark on abuse and insults, the people will be confused.” He also stated that the liberty being enjoyed by Nigerians had been taken for granted simply because “the President believes in the rule of law.” But as he spoke, the PDM, like the APC, called on the National Assembly to impeach Jonathan if he failed to defend himself against the allegations by Obasanjo. It also advised Nigerians to stop trusting him since he had been unable to do so. The party argued that the allegations contained in the former President’s letter were earth-shaking. In a statement on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Ahmadu Abubakar, the PDM listed all the allegations in the letter and said the President, in his interest and that of the country, must address them. It said it was bad that Jonathan , instead of addressing the issues, resorted to crude means of answering them. The statement reads in part,” If the President cannot defend himself of these allegations, he should come clean and openly say so instead of resorting to the dubious tactic of non response. “If he cannot defend himself against these grave allegations levelled against him by no less a personality than … a person who knows fully the implications of what he says, there is no reason why Nigerians should trust him a day longer than necessary with the fate of their country. “In which case, he should either promptly resign or be impeached.” It also called on the National Assembly to fully and painstakingly investigate Obasanjo’s allegations by first, asking the President to fully explain himself. Also, the NLC called on Jonathan to respond to the “weighty” allegations against his administration. The congress, through its Acting General Secretary, Mr. Chris Uyot, told one of our correspondents that Jonathan’s response was needed because the allegations bordered on national security and the management of the nation’s economy. It also urged the ruling Peoples Democratic Party to ensure that its lingering internal crisis did not engulf the country. The labour group argued that since the letter by Obasanjo became public knowledge, Nigerians had patiently waited for a response from Jonathan. It said, “The issues raised are weighty enough for the President to respond to. One of the issues borders on national security while another is on the management of the economy. “As far as we are concerned, Obasanjo wrote a letter to the President and made those allegations, and Nigerians want him to respond to the said letter. The NLC would respond to the controversy at the appropriate time.” Obasanjo had in the letter dated December 2, 2013 and titled, “Before it is too late,” accused Jonathan of taking actions inimical to the well- being of the nation. The former President also alleged that the President was committing anti-party activities against the ruling PDP because of his political ambition. Obasanjo, who accused Jonathan of training snipers and putting 1, 000 politicians under watch, alleged that he was also dividing the country along ethnic and religious lines. But the NLC said that the ruling class in the country had been engulfed by a war which Nigerian workers must avoid. It said that workers should be watchful and vigilant enough to avoid being drawn into taking sides in the fray among the ruling elite. The congress added, “This is not the time for sentiments; it calls for reflection, we all know the problem of Nigeria. Let the PDP not make its problem a national problem.” http://www.punchng.com/news/apc-others-attacking-me-because-of-2015-jonathan/ 2 Likes |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Princess2be(f): 5:46am On Dec 17, 2013 |
President Goodluck Jonathan remains the best President Nigeria has ever had. Ride On Sir! 17 Likes |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by jeffizy(m): 5:55am On Dec 17, 2013 |
You don't just have a 'thick skin to criticism' sir, you also have a thick skin to corruption within your Government. 8 Likes |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Nobody: 5:57am On Dec 17, 2013 |
Jonathan is an uncharismatic dofus of a president. He wouldn't have anyone around him if he wasn't the president or if there was no money in politics. He inspires nobody except the chest beating experts from the East and oil bandits from the creek. I can see Jonathan dying like Samuel Doe or incarcerated like Lawrence Gbagbo. 4 Likes |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by imengerj(m): 5:58am On Dec 17, 2013 |
This is a typical nigerian talking. We nigerians spend our time talking without backing it up with facts. I wud love to see d president jst kip quite and deliver on his so called transformation agenda. The main problem is nt even the APC, the problem is in his cabinent, he s surrounded wit people who alws tel him what he wants to hear and not the other way round. You are failin cos u choose to romance corruption. 1 Like |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by jeffizy(m): 5:58am On Dec 17, 2013 |
Princess2be: President Goodluck Jonathan How do you sleep at night without a clear conscience? 3 Likes |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Toktee(m): 6:09am On Dec 17, 2013 |
Princess2be: President Goodluck JonathanMay the devil baptise u. |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Brimmie(m): 6:13am On Dec 17, 2013 |
Princess2be: President Goodluck JonathanWilly-willy, sense you nor get! |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Nobody: 6:14am On Dec 17, 2013 |
When illiteracy becomes pride, Nigeria happens. |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by bcomputer101: 6:16am On Dec 17, 2013 |
Princess2be: President Goodluck Jonathan Effect of too much s3x. Ode! |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Soloter(m): 6:18am On Dec 17, 2013 |
Maku Labaran is a first class sycophant that keeps deceiving the president that he's performing. Don't dissipate your energy on non-essentials, put your heads together and reply OBJ's heaven inspired letter to your master. |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Nobody: 6:18am On Dec 17, 2013 |
payless: Jonathan is an uncharismatic dofus of a president. He wouldn't have anyone around him if he wasn't the president or if there was no money in politics. He inspires nobody except the chest beating experts from the East and oil bandits from the creek. I can see Jonathan dying like Samuel Doe or incarcerated like Lawrence Gbagbo. The way you are jumping from thread to thread, I can tell that you are addicted. And when you are addicted to Nairaland, you are finished. And I can see that you are a professional poster of negative messages, it is an indication of the ocean of negativity and pains in you occasioned by God-knows-what. My advise is that you get a better addiction to replace Nairaland, because I can assure you, that the way you are going, you wont afford a good life. Have a schedule for yourself and stop NOW to think of your life outside Nairaland. My 2 kobo 18 Likes |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Nobody: 6:24am On Dec 17, 2013 |
Mr President Sir, You must see and win 2015 election. A case study of Obama. Obama was hated by the whites upon all his achievement in USA just because he aren't pure American painting the whole media black that Obama will loose but eventually returned for 2nd term. Ur case will still be like that just because you are from a particular region and they aren't determining your performers all they are after is ethnic politics and selfish interest that's why all these are happening. You have the constitutional right to contest 2nd term is left for Nigerians to decide not some individuals. Obj did worst than your regime. 8 Likes |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Ngokafor(f): 6:38am On Dec 17, 2013 |
Billyonaire: ..spot on!... 10 Likes |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Abagworo(m): 6:44am On Dec 17, 2013 |
payless: Jonathan is an uncharismatic dofus of a president. He wouldn't have anyone around him if he wasn't the president or if there was no money in politics. He inspires nobody except the chest beating experts from the East and oil bandits from the creek. I can see Jonathan dying like Samuel Doe or incarcerated like Lawrence Gbagbo. F*ck you a million times for writing that. How can you wish our President death like he'll be there forever? I think the attacks and death wish is getting out of hand or do you have plots to kill him? 10 Likes |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Princess2be(f): 6:57am On Dec 17, 2013 |
jeffizy:U sound frustrated. Seems u don't sleep at all.... 8 Likes |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Princess2be(f): 6:58am On Dec 17, 2013 |
bcomputer101:U're always looking for cheap attention. Why must ur life depend on Nairaland? Help ur miserable life! 6 Likes |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Josab4life: 7:03am On Dec 17, 2013 |
What if he honoroubly steps down come 2015, wouldnt that make him a more better president? Is he not also nursing his aambition at d xpence of millions poor naija people. Gej remember that when u develop too much thick skin, it turns to cadaver. Dead meat. |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by CircleOfWilis: 7:10am On Dec 17, 2013 |
.no ,its bcs u are weak! |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by tosan200(m): 7:16am On Dec 17, 2013 |
When the greats are called , they will rise not because they were not criticized but they could rise above that and do wonders in the face of heavy critics. Mr president sir, you've done nothing of importance to shut up your critics, let your performance speak for you. |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by jeffizy(m): 7:20am On Dec 17, 2013 |
Princess2be:Awww. So you got punches? Well, the truth is a bitter pill. #wannabeprincess. |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Princess2be(f): 7:23am On Dec 17, 2013 |
jeffizy: Awww. So you got punches?guy nawa 4 u.... U're always quoting me to get my attention. I don't like u. na by force? pls stop sending me PM. I don't want u. is this how desperate u can be? I won't reply u again. GOODBYE! 7 Likes |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by basilo101: 7:24am On Dec 17, 2013 |
payless: Jonathan is an uncharismatic dofus of a president. He wouldn't have anyone around him if he wasn't the president or if there was no money in politics. He inspires nobody except the chest beating experts from the East and oil bandits from the creek. I can see Jonathan dying like Samuel Doe or incarcerated like Lawrence Gbagbo.must u drag East into everything? High BP is real |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by awodman: 7:28am On Dec 17, 2013 |
This caught my attention and is very true..till today we know how Ajaokuta have been struggling..Our plans to become a highly industrialized nation thwarted... Let's also not forget...the tenure of Lateef Jakande who is adjudged the best Lagos state Gov in living memory was truncated...we all know what happened to his Light rail project and how over 20 years after,Fashola is still struggling to complete it |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Bigcake: 7:28am On Dec 17, 2013 |
payless: Jonathan is an uncharismatic dofus of a president. He wouldn't have anyone around him if he wasn't the president or if there was no money in politics. He inspires nobody except the chest beating experts from the East and oil bandits from the creek. I can see Jonathan dying like Samuel Doe or incarcerated like Lawrence Gbagbo.A status ur useless farther cldnt achieve n will never achieve. Small rat shut up n stop rubbishing d President. U fvcken tribalist |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Bigcake: 7:32am On Dec 17, 2013 |
Josab4life: What if he honoroubly steps down come 2015, wouldnt that make him a more better president? Is he not also nursing his aambition at d xpence of millions poor naija people. Gej remember that when u develop too much thick skin, it turns to cadaver. Dead meat.Must u talk? Swine |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Ngwakwe: 7:37am On Dec 17, 2013 |
There are social maladies in most Nigerian families, churches, mosques, schools and working/market places hence every d.ic.k and Harry take pleasure in throwing insults and at the same time can never absorb insult on their own person. What a shame, in Nairaland adults congratulate abusers of themselves who possess superior insulting verbose and use them as a tool in socio--political or regional economy debates. 1 Like |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Ngokafor(f): 7:40am On Dec 17, 2013 |
Abagworo: Why are you cursing him this early morning??...is he no longer your fellow APC clown??...what he is angling for is simply politics ala APC style...smh.. ...One thing i have come to realise on this forum about most APC supporters is that your mentality most time borders on hypocrisy at best and psychopathic sadism at worst,with little or no logical thinking what-so-ever am sorry.. ...all you guys do is call folks unprintable names from dusk to dawn,the president and his family included..is that how you intend winning elections??...by throwing insults and tantrums..i dont think so brother!. Some APC-wary peeps like me are not really comfortable with some of the President's policies,but are equally disgusted with APC's supporters approach to the whole issue..and you wonder why Ngige fell flat on his face in Anambra??..go figure! ....am not a PDP supporter cos i know the politicians there are as corrupt as the ones in APC,but their supporters are far ahead of you guys in terms of how they present their arguements and a lot more matured in their thinking if i may add.. ..the funny thing is that the coward you quoted is in America,where he wont be affected by any fallout from the Samuel Doe treatment he is advocating for,while you and i will bear the brunt of the crisis and chaos that would occur...have a Goodday. 5 Likes |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Nobody: 7:41am On Dec 17, 2013 |
Abagworo:if not for d decay in our security apparatus, such persons wishin death to a sittin president surpose to be arrested for questionin. 1 Like |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Tuntheycr7: 7:42am On Dec 17, 2013 |
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Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by Tuntheycr7: 7:50am On Dec 17, 2013 |
payless: Jonathan is an uncharismatic dofus of a president. He wouldn't have anyone around him if he wasn't the president or if there was no money in politics. He inspires nobody except the chest beating experts from the East and oil bandits from the creek. I can see Jonathan dying like Samuel Doe or incarcerated like Lawrence Gbagbo. dear Its crystal clear that you gat no life after Nairaland and that won't help you. Am not a PDP or CAN supporters but I think its getin too much of you jumpin from one thread to another calling GEJ names. Perhaps your judgements are unrealistic. So pls kindly go find better things doin if u dnt have reasonable comment. But if you fail to change then I pity ya future children |
Re: APC, Others Attacking Me Because Of 2015 – Jonathan by amaboss(m): 7:55am On Dec 17, 2013 |
A President should never defend himself. It's like a CEO explaining himself to his staffs. Jonathan doesn't have the charisma of a strong leader. |
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