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Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by yns4real: 4:53am On May 26, 2018 |
…warns Buhari not to use powers to weaken democracy Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he is ashamed that Nigeria is now being used as a negative example in the international community. He cited recent instances when the Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, mocked the poor state of security in Nigeria and the naira’s weakening status. Jonathan spoke at the inauguration of the first bridge built by Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, on Friday night. The former President lamented that things were so bad in the country that Nigeria had lost its respect in Africa. He said, “He (Ghanaian President) said Ghana is not like Nigeria where cattle roam the streets. At another occasion in the United Kingdom, he made scathing remarks about Nigeria’s currency. “I feel ashamed as a former President that the president of a neighbouring country used Nigeria as negative examples. “If a neighbouring African president will use Nigeria to make negative examples, then we as leaders must know certain things are wrong in the country. That means we as leaders must change the way we do things.” The former President, therefore, urged Nigerian leaders to show serious concern, noting that many things had gone wrong in the country. Jonathan also advised President Muhammadu Buhari to resist pressure to rig the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti State and subsequent elections in the country. He praised the people of Ekiti for their support for the Peoples Democratic Party, urging them to support the youthful candidates of the party in the election. The party has elected 50-year-old Deputy Governor, Prof. Kolapo Olusola, and 39-year-old Deji Ogunsakin as his running mate. Jonathan described Fayose as an exemplary leader and loyal party man, who had done the PDP proud in all areas. He said, “I don’t believe anybody can defeat the PDP in Ekiti if election is going to be held.” He said, “I use this opportunity to call on Mr. President because I was there before. When you are there, there is so much pressure on you to use your power to subjugate democracy. “Don’t do that because when you are going; the only thing you leave behind is your good name. If you use it wrongly, posterity will haunt you. I call on Mr. President to use his power to strengthen democracy.” Jonathan also defended Nigerian youths, saying they were one of the best in the world and should not be branded lazy as recently remarked by Buhari. “We must encourage young people to work hard. I don’t think Nigerian youths are lazy, I have worked with some of them in my cabinet as governor and president. Nigerian youths are great people with intelligence,” he said. At the event, Governor Ayodele Fayose said the 77-member election committee raised by the All Progressives Congress for the Ekiti governorship election showed the desperation of the party to win at all costs. “I will defeat them by the grace of God,” he said. http://punchng.com/im-ashamed-nigerias-now-used-as-negative-example-jonathan/ 76 Likes 11 Shares
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Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by madridguy(m): 4:57am On May 26, 2018 |
Message well noted Mr GEJ. 194 Likes 14 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by dadark: 4:58am On May 26, 2018 |
sharrap.... 125 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by fallout87: 5:08am On May 26, 2018 |
Intelligent and well thought out message from a president who has wished the best for Nigeria. A president who didn't try to intimidate or jail APC members and Buhari to keep them from election.. A president who believed so much in democracy he didn't even challenge his loss, called and congratulated Buhari.. even though there was significant proof of rigging in the north... A president who didn't want any bloodshed.. unlike the murderous fundamentalist Buhari who started rampage killings with his bitter utterances every time he lost in the past. 374 Likes 39 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by RZArecta2(m): 5:08am On May 26, 2018 |
dadark:see as you dey smell 291 Likes 19 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by Nobody: 5:09am On May 26, 2018 |
dadark:I can only pity you. The phrase Nigeria where cows roam the street and the other phrase about killings in Nigeria are too much to bear as a nation. Pitiful. 259 Likes 17 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by AshCoded(m): 5:10am On May 26, 2018 |
hmmm... he is ashamed Nigeria is nw being used as a negative example...as if he was nt once the president of Nigeria. it is nw u know something is wrong with dis country bha 50 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by Nobody: 5:13am On May 26, 2018 |
Babangida would do anything to redeem his name.. Abacha is turning in his grave Yar adua is forever remembered Abdusalam is the man who gave democracy (peace) Obj - the could have been mandela Gej - The man whose ambition is not worth any life. Buhari - i can only think of nepotism but we are still writing..... 256 Likes 17 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by AshCoded(m): 5:17am On May 26, 2018 |
itz nt his (Ghanaian president) fault o, I dnt blame him. if all our leaders, past nd present had done well, he wouldn't dare. at least they have something to be proud of in their country... stable electricity. May God help us nd provide us with good leaders. 9 Likes |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by SOFTENGR: 5:24am On May 26, 2018 |
dadark:Mumu BMC spotted! 108 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by orisa37: 5:30am On May 26, 2018 |
Jonathan is right but unwisely cast The Pearls before swines. They are now trampling on them. 3 Likes |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by Riogeese(m): 5:30am On May 26, 2018 |
“I will defeat them by the grace of God” 11 Likes |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by amaechi1: 5:35am On May 26, 2018 |
How come you did not mention opening of central bank vault for your cronies. Anyway stealing is not corruption. 68 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by Yello1(m): 6:09am On May 26, 2018 |
I sight a man who is greater Dan d president even after his tenure in office... I sight Ebele Jonathan d man who sees beyond now. 134 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by Diiet: 6:12am On May 26, 2018 |
This one self dey talk....
Was your presidency any better than the current one? Nonsense. 36 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by BankeSmalls(f): 6:18am On May 26, 2018 |
dadark: smello 29 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by ZombiePUNISHER: 6:18am On May 26, 2018 |
Diiet: A goat is better than Buhari Quote me anywhere 117 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by BankeSmalls(f): 6:18am On May 26, 2018 |
Diiet: Furl at #87 says it all. 37 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by ashjay001(m): 6:19am On May 26, 2018 |
AshCoded: D guy na hypocrite joor! D day I disliked him most, was when a US presidential aspirant(Hillary Clinton), disparaged his reign n our country, publicly n unapologetically Somebody, aspiring to be d most powerful person in d world, insulting d giant of Africa n not giving a fvck, abt d consequences 8 Likes |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by ZombiePUNISHER: 6:20am On May 26, 2018 |
dadark: Tdarkside Justoodark Dadark You can't be helped anymore... The virus has spread out of proportion 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by ZombiePUNISHER: 6:23am On May 26, 2018 |
ashjay001: And which country is the giant of Africa? 34 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by Nobody: 6:23am On May 26, 2018 |
The President of Ghana is mocking Nigeria at every given chance. I feel sad about it, especially when we are member-states of ECOWAS. He shouldnt do that, it is actually wrong. There is a way to defend his country's grow status without demeaning a sister nation. I believe Ghana needs Nigeria and some day, that will be proven. As for Jonathan, I blame him for letting Buhari have access to the Presidency, but then again, Nigerians need to taste the bitter pill, may be the poverty they will experience from 2019 to 2013 will wake them up. Cos I know Buhari is a killer, he will stop at nothing to plunge the country into chaos, for his vindictive ambition. I have not seen anyone as vindictive as this old man called Buhari. 46 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by dadark: 6:25am On May 26, 2018 |
RZArecta2: and see as your brain no dey work..... 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by dadark: 6:26am On May 26, 2018 |
CaptJeffry: pity yourself..... 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by dadark: 6:27am On May 26, 2018 |
SOFTENGR: mumu wailer..... 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by dadark: 6:27am On May 26, 2018 |
BankeSmalls: stinky.... 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by dadark: 6:28am On May 26, 2018 |
ZombiePUNISHER: what do you want....?? 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by Lanretoye(m): 6:29am On May 26, 2018 |
He-diot,if you had ruled this country properly,they wouldn’t have bundled you out of office let alone one cattle rearer be handed the baton of affairs. 21 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by ZombiePUNISHER: 6:30am On May 26, 2018 |
dadark: Want to help you.... Forget that Buhari who has nothing to offer... We will find a new path... Together 6 Likes |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by omowolewa: 6:31am On May 26, 2018 |
Very soon they will find a direct. corruption case for GEJ 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by dadark: 6:31am On May 26, 2018 |
ZombiePUNISHER: nooooo,dont help me...any help from you is damnation..... 2 Likes |
Re: Jonathan: I Am Ashamed Nigeria Used By Akufo-Addo As Negative Example by Westbestside: 6:34am On May 26, 2018 |
ashjay001:Giant of wetin 7 Likes
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