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President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by nnamdibig(m): 11:39pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has dropped his controversial wife, Patience, from his 73-man delegation heading to Washington DC for the “U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit” which begins next Monday. Mr. Jonathan is billed to arrive in the US capital on Sunday, rolling in with one of the largest delegations at the three-day summit, but it is a trip governed by fear of the unknown, including possible uncomfortable encounters with members of the press, protesters and angry citizens. Observers say the Nigerian leader’s decision to drop his wife from the trip stems from deep concern that she might be humiliated in Washington DC over her denunciation of the kidnap of hundreds of Nigerian school girls in Chibok, Borno State, in April. Mrs. Jonathan and Kema Chikwe, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Women leader, were among those within top government circles who initially questioned and denounced the abduction story, claiming it was a farce. A television appearance by Mrs. Jonathan went viral, and has become the butt of several spoofs on the Internet. President Jonathan’s acceptance of the farce theory was responsible for the delay in rescue efforts that could have saved several of the girls. Mrs. Jonathan is also widely remembered for leading a thorough humiliation of officials of the Government Girls Secondary School from where the girls were abducted, including the Principal, Mrs. Asaba Kwabura , who she ordered detained alongside Naomi Nyadar a lead campaigner for the “BringBackOurGirls” movement. Presidency sources told SaharaReporters it is feared that Mrs. Obama, one of the best-known supporters of “BringBackOurGirls,” might not be favorably disposed to interacting with Mrs. Jonathan. Meanwhile, it has also been learned that President Jonathan has himself had his request for a one-on-one meeting with President Obama turned down. In a further reflection of the extent of the fear of the unknown during the trip, Mr. Jonathan has also turned down a request to be at a “solidarity rally” by a group of praise-singers who call themselves “The Diaspora Nigerians in America group,” scheduled for August 5 in front of the Nigerian Embassy. A press statement issued by the group today confirmed Mr. Jonathan’s decision to bail out of the self-serving love-fest. Governors Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom, Gabriel Suswam of Benue, Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa, and Isah Yuguda of Bauchi will accompany President Jonathan to the United States. Also on the entourage will be the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Finance, Youth Culture and Tourism, Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison Madueke. Businessmen listed on the entourage include Femi Otedola, Wale Tinubu and Kola Adeshina of Sahara Energy. The rest of the list is made up of aides, advisers and staff. The Summit will end on Wednesday http://saharareporters.com/2014/07/30/president-jonathan-drops-wife-washington-dc-trip-travel-73-delegates 5 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by Idrismusty97(m): 11:42pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
The fear of humiliation.... 26 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by nnamdibig(m): 11:47pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
Idrismusty97: The fear of humiliation.... 2 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by mstik(f): 11:52pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
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Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by Nobody: 11:56pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
I wonder what Nigeria stands to gain in the useless gathering. Mr. President,to avoid humiliation,it is better you sit your a$$ down in Aso Rock and focus more in solving Nigeria's problems. Obama will not help you do that! 78 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by DebohBaron(m): 12:05am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Such a shame!? Requested for a meeting with another fellow president and he was declined!! Very sad!! Anyway the minister for trade and investment should be among the delegates nah.. 10 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by Amber10(f): 12:11am On Jul 31, 2014 |
berem: I wonder what Nigeria stands to gain in the useless gathering. Mr. President,to avoid humiliation,it is better you sit your a$$ down in Aso Rock and focus more in solving Nigeria's problems. Obama will not help you do that!...@berem, please do be constructive in your contributions rather than make ill conceived and careless statements inimical to us at a time public psyche need to be boosted and massive support for Nigeria...do excuse Your french, show some decorum. 41 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by kokoA(m): 12:13am On Jul 31, 2014 |
berem: I wonder what Nigeria stands to gain in the useless gathering. Mr. President,to avoid humiliation,it is better you sit your a$$ down in Aso Rock and focus more in solving Nigeria's problems. Obama will not help you do that!America will know. 25 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by Amber10(f): 12:16am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Kalvan: Lol!!! Jonathan, you think Obama had time to see a mumu like you privately?!……^^^@kalvan, interesting a non mumu like you have a mumu for a president...what do you say for yourself? 37 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by enigmang: 12:17am On Jul 31, 2014 |
There are some stories you read that don't really require a source.. Cos once you start you know exactly where it is from... 25 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by otokx(m): 12:21am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Gabriel Suswam should be dropped before he is embarrassed for illegal deductions from civil servants salary in Benue state. PS. They all should be screened for Ebola Virus. 9 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by Kalvan: 12:33am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Amber10: ……^^^@kalvan, interesting a non mumu like you have a mumu for a president...what do you say for yourself? That fukboy is not my president. My presidents are Obama and General Buhari(Rtd). 42 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by smileandlove(f): 1:10am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Amber10:if GEJ can take that advice and sit down, simply concentrate in solving our problem at hand now, Obama will envy him. Did you notice the number of persons in his entourage? For a leadership summit?. I think Obama refused that secret meeting because the shots will simply be used for campaigns. BTW what leadership summit are we talking here? Do we have leadership and bombs are flying every where. And no sponsor of BH named for all these years. Don't care who bokoharams are whether APC or PDP, what Nigerias want is name the sponsors and take decisive actions against them. By this, he will earn every Nigerians surpport. Instead of going for leadership class now. 83 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by Chanchit: 1:12am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Good, cos when protest disturb mama P' too much now, she go jst dey scatter grammar. Make she no go add injury to our insult in a foreign land. 15 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by publicenemy(m): 1:17am On Jul 31, 2014 |
the man no want make she use grammar break people head oh. 33 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by ujoinme: 1:42am On Jul 31, 2014 |
silly tabloid publication, why dont they also spice up the publication by making up a better story like President jonathan dropped from the list of African leaders to visit DC. Sahara reporters suck. 7 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by Nobody: 1:48am On Jul 31, 2014 |
73 man delegation?! Are these many people essential to GEJ's mission in DC? 19 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by inteli: 1:52am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Before opening this thread to read its contents, I already knew this kind of silly unprofessional journalism could come from non other than Sahara Reporters. These guys are so idle that they go into writing frivolities. I stop visiting their website b/c of idiotic and silly reportage. For God's sake! what is the benefit of this kind of news to Nigerians? I tire 4 dis Shakara fiffle oh! 7 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by Nobody: 1:54am On Jul 31, 2014 |
^^ And they've never written any good thing about any government official 4 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by aluunoble: 3:04am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Humiliate the president, humiliate his citizens! Believe it or yes, the way ur president is seen by the international community is the way the see all Nigerians. If obama treats GEJ with utter disdain, the smear of shame is invariably rubbed on every Nigerian home and abroad. To hell, with the proponent of same-sex marriage of a president! 24 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by Kalvan: 3:33am On Jul 31, 2014 |
aluunoble: Humiliate the president, humiliate his citizens! Believe it or yes, the way ur president is seen by the international community is the way the see all Nigerians. Ediot. Here in the US, Obama is insulted almost everyday. The comment section of conservative websites is filled with insults just for Obama and Holder. GEJ should resign if he can't take insults. Clueless Imps. 41 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by Nobody: 3:41am On Jul 31, 2014 |
73 man delegation? What a joke of a country. I'm sure some billions have been budgeted for the 1diots to go and sleep at the conference as usual 14 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by ayomidegambari(m): 4:49am On Jul 31, 2014 |
I just pray they don't ask patience opinion on this..hmmm 2 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by Nobody: 4:49am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Observers say the Nigerian leader’s decision to Hahahaha... I tried, but I couldn't hold it. Meanwhile, it has also been learned that I percieve elements of propaganda in this. |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by seunlayi(m): 4:55am On Jul 31, 2014 |
[s][/s]maybe because of her grammar 2 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by Nobody: 4:56am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Kalvan:in ur small head, u think u are catching fun, see how foolish u are 7 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by An0nimus: 4:57am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Amber10: There's nothing wrong with her comment. 29 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by unmask: 4:57am On Jul 31, 2014 |
it is funny when people always want us to speak good about the president, when the man has done nothing of note to warrant commendation.......all ye gej e-warriors think about it, how will the country be if sensible people kept shut 19 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by adezjamz(m): 5:01am On Jul 31, 2014 |
It's not your fault Obama, it's just that Mr. clueless has never been as happy as the day you both shook hand. 3 Likes |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by shadowwalker101: 5:01am On Jul 31, 2014 |
the guy no wan chop disgrace [img]http://www.?aff=391[/img] |
Re: President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip by Nobody: 5:02am On Jul 31, 2014 |
Amber10: 8 Likes |
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