From Sodiq Omolaoye, Abuja

• Kukah controversial but ready to sacrifice for Nigeria’s survival – Tambuwal
• We need elite consensus to grow, says Fayemi

Former President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday passed a verdict that Nigeria’s democracy is gradually drifting towards dictatorship, insisting that all hands must be on deck to save the nation’s democracy.

Jonathan stated this at the 70th birthday celebration of Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, held at Sheraton Hotel in Abuja. Dignitaries present at the occasion include Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu; his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima; Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi; Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong and Secretary to Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.

Others are Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom, former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha; former governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, among others.

Speaking on the theme of the event, ‘Nigeria’s Unfinished Greatness: Next Steps’, Jonathan urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and put all hands on deck to choose leaders that will take the nation to the Promised Land.

According to him, many Nigerians, especially the youth are becoming increasingly disillusioned about the nation’s politics and democracy. He, however, maintained that Nigeria must remain on the democratic path, noting that it is the only practical way of effectively managing “our diversity, developing sustainably and recording progress as a nation.”

He said: “The task before all of us is not to lower our guard, lest the democracy we cherish today, succumbs to threats and recedes into fascism tomorrow and there are signs already. Looking at the states and so on, we are derailing towards quasi fascist form of government but democracy is not only about winning elections alone, it is about accommodation. We as leaders at the centre and at the state level, especially at this time when elections are coming must accommodate different views.”
He charged the youths that have registered ahead of the 2023 elections to endeavour to walk their talk by making sure they come out to vote on election day.

The former Nigerian leader described Nigeria as a work in progress; adding that until that work is done, people like Bishop Kukah, who serve as the conscience of the nation, will continue to be around to constantly hold the mirror of the nation’s progression to its face.

Governor of Sokoto State, Tambuwal, described Kukah as man with undying love for country. Tambuwal, who chaired the occasion, reiterated the Catholic bishop’s unalterable belief in the possibility of a new Nigeria.

According to him, though Kukah’s critique of the country’s governance have been controversial, he (Kukah) believes Nigeria can and will come out of the woods of failed political leadership.

Represented by Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, the Sokoto governor said: “His (Kukah’s) writings over the years have become controversial and have drawn the ire of powers that be, but what is not in doubt is his undying love for Nigeria and Nigerians, and his belief in the possibility of a new Nigeria where justice and equity reigns.
Fayemi, on his part, said leaders in the country must ensure inclusion and justice for peace and development.

He said: “Nation building is work in progress. Unity is also not automatic it is the work we put into nation building that will determine how far we go. The root to nation building is peace and the root to peace is justice and inclusion and that is something we have battled with over the last 62 years.

“In Nigeria, we tend to focus more on development but we can’t give what we don’t have. Development will only take place where we have a nation. And to have a nation, we must have that elite consensus and I don’t think we have achieved that elite consensus yet.”

https://guardian.ng/news/be-vigilant-nigeria-sliding-into-dictatorship-jonathan-warns/

Goodluck Jonathan is very correct about this one. We made a mistake and elected a man who never believed in democracy all his life.

Now, those who wants to vote for PDP and APC knows they are voting for kleptomaniacs but they may go ahead with their eyes and noses closed from seeing the ugly characters they chose or perceiving the putrid stench of their sordid pasts and still vote in incompetent people.

They know Tinubu is not controlled by anyone

Moh247:
They know Tinubu is not controlled by anyone

No, nobody can control him, he is being controlled by the spirit of greed.

According to him, many Nigerians, especially the youth are becoming increasingly disillusioned about the nation’s politics and democracy. He, however, maintained that Nigeria must remain on the democratic path, noting that it is the only practical way of effectively managing “our diversity, developing sustainably and recording progress as a nation

Ha!

Shots on shots

Looking at the states and so on, we are derailing towards quasi fascist form of government but democracy is not only about winning elections alone, it is about accommodation. We as leaders at the centre and at the state level, especially at this time when elections are coming must accommodate different views.”

The message is directed at them, even if i no mention their names, they know themselves

We're almost becoming a fascist state. A situation where supporters of a candidate build a God like image of him, no criticism is allowed else you're tagged as a hungry man or one who doesn't care about the future of his children or one who doesn't love his nation. A situation where non support for this same man will end with you facing cyber bullying of the highest sort. We indeed are on our way to becoming a fascist state.

May God protect his people

Yes sir we know ... They want to impose Islam on us with their Muslim Muslim tickets .



But APC government employed Muslim Fulani in every single security and economic position in the government and no one said anything.

Federal is run by Muslims
Senate run by Muslims
House of reps run by Muslims
99% of our ministries and agencies are run by Muslims .
All top government private sector partnerships run by Muslims

Now Peter Obi a Christian is putting Christ first you all have problems with it?

Why does APC hate Lord Jesus Christ so much ? Why?

You cannot silence the Church !

You cannot silence Lord Jesus , he remains the same yesterday, today and tomorrow!!

Your Muslim Muslim ticket has failed !

Christ first before your political party


Now a Christian is putting the church first suddenly all the Politicians are angry.. because they all belong to one cult or the other.

Peter Obi stands with the christ and the church and the church stands with him!

PresidObi:
Goodluck Jonathan is very correct about this one. We made a mistake and elected a man who never believed in democracy all his life.

Now, those who wants to vote for PDP and APC knows they are voting for kleptomaniacs but they may go ahead with their eyes and noses closed from seeing the ugly characters they chose or perceiving the putrid stench of their sordid pasts and still vote in incompetence old people.

Why wont your democracy be in danger when you are trying to vote dangerous people?

Abeg shut up

Patiently waiting for Either ATIKU, BAT or PO to win this election.

I want to see the wonders they can perform, I want to see how far they will go. Who still believe in Nigeria politicians ? TUEEEH ON THEIR FACE.

This is how O TO GE in Kwara was forming soap from mouth and acting as if he will build sky scrapper houses in Ilorin, till today Nothing to show.

Many states have witness same, Even Buhari promise more than this.

Gosh, Hush, haa, ayiiee, harder, harder, hun,gently, slowly, faster faster. I am getting to hate politician the more.

I'm even baffled Nigerians haven't receeded to it already

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD4hjjG07vA

Spineless mofo.

Why did you receive Tinubu in your home? You should have registered your opposition to his candidacy by rejecting his visit.

Daft man frolicking with a thief.

Buhari have already landed Nigeria there a long time ago.

For the zombies above me he was talking about youths taking up arms to get what they want ooh

Omonieme:
Abeg shut up

Thanks for the insult.

Oga Jonathan take a stand,

Anw

C

Omonieme:
Abeg shut up

Are the candidates of APC and PDP not renowned kleptocrats ?

Since Bishop Matthew Kukah is known as an outspoken Roman Catholic priest against all manners of ills in Nigeria, the evil personalities want to deceive us by identifying with him so that they will come and spread the fake news with the caption: Eg 'Kukah endorses BAT as President' with a smiling photograph of both of them.

Alas, Kulah will not forget the show of shame of paying "fake bishops" to attend APC's inauguration some months ago.

nerdjared:



Are the candidates of APC and PDP not renowned kleptocrats ?

Are they? Is the candidate of the LP any different from them? I don't think so. One, he's a Nigerian politician and no Nigerian politician doesn't have dirt in his hands..... Not even an LGA chairman. Secondly, this same LP candidate that is now a saint was once a running mate to one of those you say is a Kleptocrat.

I curse anyone that will vote Apc or Pdp... and if u are a graduate, just know ur education is a waste... if u are a Muslim or Christian... God will punish u.

"He charged the youths that have registered ahead of the 2023 elections to endeavour to walk their talk by making sure they come out to vote on election day."

Everybody knows what this means. It's time for youths to change Nigeria's government.

Vote Peter Obi for president

At 63 years Nigeria is still work in progress! I disagree on that Nigeria is a failed state APC made sure of that in just 8 years!

Word up



Ain’t nobody threatening me cuz they know they gon get it