The NEF lamented that Jonathan adopted what it called ‘pedestrian approach’ to addressing the core issues raised by Obasanjo and ended up creating more tension in Nigeria than what his predecessor’s letter had generated.

"We feel highly disappointed by the tone and contents of Mr. President’s response to Obasanjo’s letter," Secretary General of the NEF, Prof Ango Abdullahi, commented on Jonathan's move.

NEF representatives blasted Jonathan for him not taking time to explain to Nigerians whether he had fulfilled the electoral promises he made to the nation and whether in his view, he had made the country better than he met it on assumption of duty.

Moreover, Abdullahi claimed that Jonathan should sum up courage as the current leader to address the germane issues raised in the letter so that the country could move forward.

He noted that the country was going through a complicated period in its political history and that Jonathan should take reasonable steps to arrest the drift rahter than pretend that everything was fine.

Abdullahi also said that it would have been better for Jonathan to keep quiet over the Obasanjo letter than offer a lame reply, which in the main, shies away from the bone of contention.

He stated the following:

"By the response given by Jonathan to the Obasanjo’s letter, the impression seems to be that Jonathan lacks a clear understanding of the major problems facing the country and does not seem to appreciate the innocuous admonition given him by Obasanjo in his letter.

"Our simply and innocuous advice to Mr. President is to use the remaining part of his tenure to find answers to the raging problems facing Nigeria and desist from acting as if all is well with the nation.

"If Mr. President does not know or the people around him have shielded him from knowing, the truth remains that Nigeria is drifting and its citizens in dire need of a leadership that can take them to the next level."

ilugunboy: Am with the NEF on this....even though I've had cause to disagree most often with their approach to regaining power

I know the same suspects will come soon to pour invectives at NEF...

berem: You sabi dem wella! Wait they are coming!

soe: The problem now is that NIGERIANS are the ones that will be punished for all these OPEN LETERS and INSULTS... awaiting another new year gift of fuel subsidy removal...#2014 thinzzz

ilugunboy: Am with the NEF on this....even though I've had cause to disagree most often with their approach to regaining power

I know the same suspects will come soon to pour invectives at NEF...

berem: OMG! I pray it doesn't happen!

Demdem: Only fools will expect much from Jonathan.
We all should remember that he is naturally daft by default.
A letter emanating from him or office can't be an exception.
I expect these northern leaders to know this by now.

rozayx5: see them dancing all over this thread, bu they were found wanting at the MMA thread

oluakadinma: All those Questions asked by NEF should be directed to all the northern heads of state that contributed to this mess we are now.


The worst that can happen to this country is intimidating GEJ out of power come 2015, then you would understand the real sabotage! The whole south south will be on fire and the effect oN the economy will be applauded!

Since una No wan give this man rest, no problem! We are watching

ilugunboy: Am with the NEF on this....even though I've had cause to disagree most often with their approach to regaining power

I know the same suspects will come soon to pour invectives at NEF...

Obi Okpor: NEF,is an irrelevant forum as long as SE/SS is concern,they are just punch of old,frustrated sets of human being.They can‘t tarnish the image of GEJ