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Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by Nobody: 8:41am On Apr 05, 2015
But for President Goodluck Jonathan and Director-General of his campaign organisation, Dr Ahmadu Ali, the outcome of the presidential election would have ended in chaos.

Prior to the announcement of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, General Muhammudu Buhari, by the Independent National Electoral Committee, INEC, as president-elect, Jonathan had called to congratulate him.
Investigations revealed that from the outset, Jonathan did not want violence before, during and after the election.

A very reliable source told Sunday Vanguard: “In Jonathan’s reckoning, as well as Ahmadu Ali, even though there were irregularities in the North and South, the peace and stability of Nigeria was far more important.”

Considering the tension the electioneering campaigns had generated across the country, it was felt that conceding even before the final announcement of election results would douse tension.

The source explained that to put the APC leadership on its toes and dismiss the notion that the PDP tried to manipulate the electoral process, “it was agreed that congratulating the APC and General Buhari ahead of time would force the APC to begin to focus more on the transition and governance than on politicking.”

To achieve this objective, according to the source, “a meeting of the PDP Campaign Organization and the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party was called last Tuesday afternoon.”

It was at the meeting that the president and his PDPPCO DG “made their points”, the source stated.
The source disclosed that Ali’s close relationship with Jonathan helped to create a synergy between the Villa and the Campaign Directorate such that each had the other’s confidence.

Though the APC cast aspersion on the President, the source said the campaign organisation refused to throw mud.

“All through the campaigns, it would have been noticed that Ali cautioned against the use of incendiary words,” the source explained.

“And Ali was never heard using hate language all through the campaign. Ali helped to properly organise and structure the campaign. Ali also worked tirelessly with other leaders of the party like the BoT Chairman, Chief Tony Anenih, to bring together the many tendencies within the party for unity.”

www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/presidential-poll-how-jonathan-ahmadu-ali-averted-crisis/

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by QuotaSystem: 8:43am On Apr 05, 2015
We don't know Ali. We didn't see Ali, it was General Abdulsalam we saw negotiating a plea deal with Jonathan for concession in exchange for non prosecution on the day, at the hour the results were being announced. All these tales of Ali not using harsh words on Buhari will not get soft landing for anyone.

Jonathan agreed to call and congratulate Buhari once it was clear Sokoto and Borno votes were going to kick him out, and Abdulsalam ensured his protection from prosecution and Jail if he did so.

Why do you think the call was recorded?
Why do you think Diezani chose to visit him yesterday morning?
Why do you think the Presidency is desperate to convince Nigerians that a highly secure Presidential phone line was hacked and recorded?
Why do you think the Presidency is milking every drop of goodwill from his part of the deal?


We don't know Ali.

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by ShakurM(m): 8:00pm On Apr 05, 2015
E don do now! undecided
I shall not be deceived!

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by CR77(f): 8:00pm On Apr 05, 2015
My Hero, My role model, The man of the year.

Professor Attahiru Jega man way sabi

GEJ you too much

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by MSItachi: 8:00pm On Apr 05, 2015
We have heard ooo

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by OgaTheTop2: 8:01pm On Apr 05, 2015
Who's Ali?
More so, Nigerians want peace. Jonathan did what was expected of him. Remember, he signed in the peace accord. Don't let's over blow this issueundecided

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by BruzMoney(m): 8:01pm On Apr 05, 2015
Everybody wants to take some cheap glory for what is normal. Wait, was he suppose to turn Aso rock to a palace and become a monarch? Let's forget all these he called to congratulate and focus more on the power transition..

#OyaNow

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by CR77(f): 8:01pm On Apr 05, 2015
E never do oo, Oga jona the man of the year
ShakurM:
E don do now! undecided

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by dipopooo(m): 8:01pm On Apr 05, 2015
Ali ko bala ni.

#GEJISOURHERO.

Assuming GMB did wot GEJ did after announcin presidential result in 2011 innocent souls including corp members wouldn't hav been wasted.

#Godiswatching

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by Nobody: 8:01pm On Apr 05, 2015
We are tired of all this nonsensical heaping of praises on all these thieves. Jonathan is this, Ali is that. Some Nigerians are just too gullible.

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by Bawsse(m): 8:01pm On Apr 05, 2015
I keep saying this: Jonathan is not a hero

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by Texcoco(m): 8:01pm On Apr 05, 2015
Ali should be held responsible for the almost lethargic campaign he conducted,it even had to take FFK to spice things albeit controversially which indirectly and ironically placed more opprobrium on the PDP train but all these would have been avoided if the bloody corrupt fiend had done his f$@king job.Now he is propagandizing a soft landing maybe a hero's plaque,like WTF??!...Jonathan is supposed to strangle whoever adviced signing on Ali.

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by dennismukoro(m): 8:01pm On Apr 05, 2015
who is ali. how many director campaign do they have. i saw on one page. that they lost one Sale Danboyi undecided undecided

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by 190: 8:02pm On Apr 05, 2015
This plot is not for sale
Beware of 419 and my son Shekau
Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by SmooshCHN: 8:02pm On Apr 05, 2015
These people get problem o. Jonathan has acted responsibly and accepted defeat. No thanks goes to Ali. all thanks for no violence goes To GEJ. The guy really knows when to quit. I respect him for that.

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by ayukdaboss(m): 8:03pm On Apr 05, 2015
[size=16pt] WHO SENT THUG ORUBEBE?? [/size]

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by Ymodulus: 8:03pm On Apr 05, 2015
[b]What's all the noise about trifles! Jonathan isn't the first person to hand over power to another government peacefully, for God's sake.

General Obasanjo handed over to a civilian government, peacefully in the 70's. As at that time it was a shock to both Nigerians and foreigners at large, as this was not practise even in some foreign nations at that time. But to nigerians suprise, a military ruler with unlimited power handed over to a democratically elected government as promised. This earned obasanjo the global respect till date.

Second in nigeria's history to have towed Generl Obasanjo's path was Abdulsalam abubakar, he organised transition within 6 months, and handed over to a civilian government. He also achieved this with peace.

GEJ's case would have been a different tone, if not for the exerted pressure on him both nationally and internationally. Infact Despite the defeat, his cronies still went to Kano to set the REC officer ablaze in the dawn, killing him and his family in the inferno. They also went to port Harcourt to kill some apc chieftains. i think they may be heading for lagos next.


This story is incorrect.

Our people say " However you try to clean a pig, it remains only a pig "

In summary Jonathan lost the election pure and simple. He had no choice rather than starting a war, but to concede defeat[/b]

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by kidakute: 8:03pm On Apr 05, 2015
I MADE FRONT PAGE
Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by Nobody: 8:04pm On Apr 05, 2015
Ali is probably looking for his hero worshippers too. next thing you know FFK and fayose would also need their democratic medals....smh...bunch of losers.

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by OgaTheTop2: 8:04pm On Apr 05, 2015
CR77:
E never do oo, Oga jona the man of the year
What of Jega? Woman of the yearsmiley

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by Roland17(m): 8:04pm On Apr 05, 2015
Suddenly, every one he become the peacemaker, they can hear the pending hammer of justice dangling and ready to fall on their greedy self, they shall not escape, it would be a lesson for generations to come, those who have stolen our collective wealth should take a bow and head straight to Kirikiri where a bed space has been reserved.

This country is bigger than one person

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by DickDastardly(m): 8:04pm On Apr 05, 2015
C of O
Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by ShakurM(m): 8:04pm On Apr 05, 2015
CR77:
E never do oo, Oga jona the man of the year
me sef man of the year. Case closed

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by Nobody: 8:05pm On Apr 05, 2015
Keep bluffing
Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by kennydee05(m): 8:06pm On Apr 05, 2015
Buhari is our hero

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by BlackTechnology: 8:06pm On Apr 05, 2015
QuotaSystem:
We don't know Ali. We didn't see Ali, it was General Abdulsalam we saw negotiating a plea deal with Jonathan for concession in exchange for non prosecution on the day, at the hour the results were being announced. All these tales of Ali not using harsh words on Buhari will not get soft landing for anyone.

Jonathan agreed to call and congratulate Buhari once it was clear Sokoto and Borno votes were going to kick him out, and Abdulsalam ensured his protection from prosecution and Jail if he did so.

Why do you think the call was recorded? Why do you think Diezani chose to visit him yesterday morning? Why do you think the Presidency is desperate to convince Nigerians that a highly secure Presidential phone line was hacked and recorded? Why do you think the Presidency is milking every drop of goodwill from his part of the deal?

We don't know Ali.

Roland17:
Suddenly, every one he become the peacemaker, they can hear the pending hammer of justice dangling and ready to fall on their greedy self, they shall not escape, it would be a lesson for generations to come, those who have stolen our collective wealth should take a bow and head straight to Kirikiri where a bed space has been reserved.
This country is bigger than one person

Childish talk

You think grandpa can jail GEJ when other crooks are free






When is Buhari probing Tinubu and OBJ grin

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by Nobody: 8:06pm On Apr 05, 2015
dey dciv yourself
Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by Koroaso: 8:06pm On Apr 05, 2015
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2015.

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by Willgates(m): 8:06pm On Apr 05, 2015
There is only one Ali that I know- Muhammed Ali!

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by Nobody: 8:07pm On Apr 05, 2015
Jonathan is not any hero........he did what he has to do to save his own neck....the alternative course of action would have consumed him.

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Re: Presidential Poll: How Jonathan, Ahmadu Ali Averted Crisis- Vanguard by justdivine: 8:07pm On Apr 05, 2015
All Nigerian can still talk today because GEJ said lets there be peace.

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