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What I Discussed With Buhari --- Jonathan by dunsman(f): 1:39am On Sep 01, 2015 |
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that he warned President
Muhammadu Buhari not to subject his person and his former cabinet
members to media trials but rather allow the law take its course.
According to Nation Newspaper, dated August 31, 2015, the former
President few days ago met with with some members of his cabinet in
a bid to defend his integrity during his Six-year rule revealing to them
what he discussed with Buhari during his 20-minute August 6 visit.
Jonathan had paid a visit to Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The
meeting was held inside the President’s official residence.
That was the first time Jonathan would be visiting the Presidential Villa
since he left on the morning of May 29 for the Eagles Square where
Buhari took his oath of office and allegiance as his (Jonathan’s)
successor.
Buhari’s administration had been investigating some activities of
Jonathan’s administration with government officials, claiming that the
past administration was characterised by impunity and large scale
corruption.
Some former aides of the ex-President such as his National Security
Adviser, Sambo Dasuki (his Chief Security Officer, Gordon Obuah; and
the former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and
Safety Agency, Patrick Akpobolokemi, among others have either been
arrested, detained or investigated.
On May 27, less than 48 hours to the end of his tenure, Jonathan had
advised Buhari not to single out his administration in any probe.
A source was quoted as saying “The ex-President confided in the
meeting that he was worried that the gains of his administration were
being washed away daily by the allegations of corruption being reeled
out by the government.
“He said he called the session to set the records straight and get
facts because his administration was not enjoying any benefit of
doubt among Nigerians, especially the media.
“At a point, Jonathan, in an emotional manner told the meeting that ‘I
am not a thief in office as being portrayed.”
Another source said the former President asked all the ex-ministers to
“brace for the probe ahead and keep their records intact to reply
Buhari’s administration on issues being raised.
“The ex-ministers unanimously agreed that there were better sides of
Jonathan’s administration than being painted as tenure of graft.
“The key ministries, such as Works, Finance, Health, Aviation,
Education and even Petroleum Resources were mandated to produce
lists of achievements.
“Some of the ex-ministers lamented that the Permanent Secretaries
proving to Buhari as holier-than-thou were part of the Jonathan
administration and they even made input into the handover notes.”
Responding to a question, the source said: “Jonathan and the ex-
ministers admitted that the administration might have some issues to
clear in the management of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.
“But they said the situation was not as bad in the oil sector as being
alleged.”
A third source said: “I think we should expect some fireworks in the
next few days. The meeting resolved to reach out to the public in the
same equal weight the allegations of corruption will be released by
the Buhari administration.
“But there was a word of caution that any response must not be
abusive. The President personally appointed a former Minister of
National Planning, Dr. Abubakar Suleiman, to sign any statement on
cabinet issues.
It was learnt that some of the ex-Ministers asked Jonathan what he
actually discussed with Buhari.
“The President said he raised two issues with President Buhari within
20 minutes. This border on the need to avoid media trial on any
allegation of corruption being looked into.
He said he told Buhari that his image and members of his cabinet were
being dragged in the mud. He said even in law, an accused person is
deemed innocent until proven guilty.
“Jonathan also said he asked Buhari to leave the Election Petition
Tribunals in Rivers and Akwa Ibom states to do their work instead of
the hounding of some INEC officials and politicians by DSS.”
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Re: What I Discussed With Buhari --- Jonathan by dunsman(f): 1:40am On Sep 01, 2015 |
happy new month |
Re: What I Discussed With Buhari --- Jonathan by prof17(m): 1:56am On Sep 01, 2015 |
Wishing all members of this house happy new month ! God will surely protect us in this ember month. APC we are waiting for the change! |
Re: What I Discussed With Buhari --- Jonathan by oismail(m): 2:57am On Sep 01, 2015 |
Re: What I Discussed With Buhari --- Jonathan by kesprime(m): 3:02am On Sep 01, 2015 |
Firstly he should NOT be "warning" PMB.... secondly he should accept his fate together with that of he's ex >> Diezani madueke... September 2 rememba...HNM |
Re: What I Discussed With Buhari --- Jonathan by Tkester: 3:03am On Sep 01, 2015 |
This man GEJ will forever remain a hero, God bless you sir, the mumu buhari will remain deluded and disillusioned, blaming you for his OWN failures. Pathetic! . |
Re: What I Discussed With Buhari --- Jonathan by Nobody: 3:12am On Sep 01, 2015 |
The noise was getting too much. |
Re: What I Discussed With Buhari --- Jonathan by Nobody: 3:15am On Sep 01, 2015 |
Oga jona, u can not cajole Nigerians anymore, we don open eyes we don't just blindly believe what we see on paper any more, the timing of ur visitation shows u were afraid of been probed.. as simple as ABC you go beg buhari. kingsolex knows za truth... |
Re: What I Discussed With Buhari --- Jonathan by Vicadonis(m): 3:16am On Sep 01, 2015 |
OK... But Buhari will still probe you |
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