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An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by ikecheff: 8:52am On Dec 22, 2014 |
A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, on Sunday asked President Goodluck Jonathan and the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) to sign a Memorandum of Undertaking that will commit them to control their supporters against violence after the 2015 general elections. Akinyemi, in an open letter to President Jonathan and Buhari, warned that the 2015 elections would be worse than that of 2011 because “the illegal massive importation of weapons into the country has reached an alarming rate.” He said, “The first step is for the two presidential aspirants to sign a MoU that will commit both to a civil and peaceful campaign, devoid of threats and a commitment to preach peaceful elections to their supporters. “The certainty of violence after the 2015 elections is higher that it was in 2011. If President Jonathan wins, the North would erupt into violence as it did in 2011. If Buhari wins, the Niger Delta will erupt into violence. I don’t believe we need rocket science to make this prediction.” The former minister said the prediction from the “United States of America’s semi-official sources that the world is expecting a cataclysmic meltdown of Nigeria nation come 2015” should be taken seriously. According to him, supporters of whoever loses should be entitled to peaceful protests but not violent protests. He also called on the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar; the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade and a former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.) to facilitate a pre-election meeting between Jonathan and Buhari and to assist in managing the post-election conflicts. He recalled that prior to the 2011 elections; his advice on the management of post-election violence was not heeded. “Now, we are back at the same crossroads, except that this time is more precarious and dangerous than the last time. There are states and movements out there, African and non-African which do not mean well for Nigeria and who wish Nigeria dissolve into a theater of bloodshed, gore and instability. They will succeed if we continue the politics of making enemies of ourselves and friends of our enemies,” he said. http://www.punchng.com/politics/2015-akinyemi-warns-jonathan-buhari-against-violence/ 6 Likes
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Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by KenJak(m): 8:54am On Dec 22, 2014 |
If this election is going to be peaceful, I mean, if it's going to be free and fair, it all lie on Jonathan being the active president(though apart from God). 5 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by makazona(m): 9:00am On Dec 22, 2014 |
the man is a true patriot.lets hope the government will take a close look at this letter and do the needful. 8 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by omanifrank(m): 9:03am On Dec 22, 2014 |
ok na 1 Like |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by eleojo23: 9:08am On Dec 22, 2014 |
The youth must be wise. There is no use killing yourselves over people who don't really care about you. I wish the easily incited beings up north will realize this. 10 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by Nobody: 9:12am On Dec 22, 2014 |
I pray and hope Nigeria pulls through.... 2 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by holatin(m): 9:15am On Dec 22, 2014 |
nigeria- a place some criminal can threat choice of candidate. Buhari LA president 8 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by dregmaster: 9:15am On Dec 22, 2014 |
Very reasonable advice, but once again it may not be taken. Sir, you may need to initiate the process yourself, mobilising those suggested in the write-up and see how far you can go. Property for sale/lease/rent https://www.nairaland.com/1941142/ 2 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by miracle4(m): 9:16am On Dec 22, 2014 |
General Sani Abacha was used as the sacrificial lamb of the heinous totalitarianistic government of the past. The only reason we still celebrate the other dictators such as Buhari, Babangida, Gowon e' tat who aren't less #despotic than Mr Sani Abacha is because they didn't have the honour of dying in power without grounds to cover-up their loots. We need Shun #Tyranny, be weary of #Oppressors to make Nigeria work! 2 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by nerodenero: 10:00am On Dec 22, 2014 |
Nice submission from the Prof but I doubt the desperate candidates would yield. My submission might sound unpatriotic but FG should seek another alternative instead of using Corp members to execute this election.FG has failed woefully in terms of security and I don't think they can guarantee the right protection for these graduates. Just my humble opinion! 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by sleekpro(m): 10:40am On Dec 22, 2014 |
The problem with nigeria and africa at large, is that, we try to practice a system of government that is noot ours. Democracy is not made for africans, we were born to have RULERS not LEADERS. Every thing we do today are being introduse to us by the westernersn, that's the problem we are having. We are africans, we are black, we are made to be RULED, not. To be LEAD! If you like insult me, I don talk am! #demonstrationofcraze# 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by motherlode: 10:47am On Dec 22, 2014 |
Hmm, the patriotic nigerians don't want a division but a united Nigeria. " United we stand,divided we fall " Only if those can be put in place, then it would be better but i foresee GEJ'S supporters doing the protest while GMB celebrates as the new president! 5 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by eminikansoso(m): 11:12am On Dec 22, 2014 |
ikecheff:Thanks Prof If all Nigerians can vote for another credible candidate than these Jonathan and Buhari 1 Like |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by OrlandoOwoh(m): 12:09pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
We know those that will erupt post election violence, and they know themselves. They are the people that were involved in the failed-arms purchase in South Africa. They are the people that bought gun boats. 5 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by anonimi: 12:26pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
OrlandoOwoh: Were they the ones involved in the 2011 electoral violence? Don't you think you are taking this thing too far 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by Sealeddeal(m): 12:46pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
The plan credited to the Prof is very good. the north is the major source of concern. The Niger deltans can never resort to wanton destruction of lifes because of electoral losses. The North of nigeria is notorious in intimidation,violence whenever they suffer any political loss. I will equally advise all southerners living in North to relocate till the issue of February election is sorted out. 8 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by ikecheff: 12:50pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
Sealeddeal:.Do u think it is easy to leave?Do u expect them to leave their businesses and education and come back?It is not easy as u think 3 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by Sealeddeal(m): 12:57pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
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Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by Sealeddeal(m): 12:58pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
ikecheff:Just one month ;february. Its not that difficult. |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by OrlandoOwoh(m): 1:01pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
anonimi:Go find out. 3 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by Maczeelly(m): 1:02pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
Attention seeker Watching on my 8D |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by Nobody: 1:02pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
I pray they can both be civil. |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by ireneony(f): 1:02pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
This man face be like shit. |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by Algebra12: 1:03pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
Time is of the essence! Prof. we would require you to initiate this meeting and the earlier the better. If not, the ensuing cataclysmic violence that will follow will have all of us running for our lives. NB: Internet paid agents be warned!!! |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by Nobody: 1:03pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
No its JEGA's work...I disagree, if Buhari defeats Jonathan randomly and squarely, only Bayelsa would erupt in ....... If Jega fails to redeem himself and his institutions, walahi, mosquitoes and flies might be soaked in ........ The good thing is that only the South South is mobilising for violence with warships etc..... The North would vote according to the bitter lessons they have learnt from 2011 - 2015 under the leadership of ....... 4 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by omenka(m): 1:04pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
I'm totally in support of this. They should also sign a pact against rigging. It must be a single vote for every individual. 3 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by Nobody: 1:05pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
ireneony: Grow up. 2 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by dridowu: 1:05pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
Say No To War Say Yes To Nigeria 1 Like |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by Algebra12: 1:05pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
OrlandoOwoh: You need to be realistic and stop throwing unfounded allegations around. Exactly what the prof is saying to minimize. 2 Likes |
Re: An Open Letter To Jonathan & Buhari By Akinyemi: Warns Them Against Violence by omenka(m): 1:05pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
ireneony:Smh. |
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