Achebe Ignorant of Nigerian Situation, says President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said he regretted  the decision of US based Nigeria literary giant, Prof. Chinua Achebe to once again, reject the conferment on him of the national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR).

In a statement issued on his behalf by Reuben Abati, his spokesperson, the President Jonathan also said he surprised by “Achebe’s claim that the issues which caused him to reject the same award seven years ago, still remain unresolved” arguing that the literary giant may not be aware of true contemporary political situation in Nigeria.
“Coming as it does, against the background of the widely acclaimed electoral reforms undertaken by the Jonathan Administration, the claim by Prof. Achebe clearly flies in the face of the reality of Nigeria’s current political situation.
“As reflected in the immense improvements recorded in the conduct of the last general elections which were applauded within and outside the country as the most credible elections in Nigeria in recent years, the Jonathan Administration has made tremendous efforts to positively change the political architecture complained about by Prof. Achebe and other Nigerians.
“Politically, Nigeria cannot be said to be where it was in 2004 as the Jonathan Administration has embarked on extensive electoral reforms to institute a regime of electoral integrity that all Nigerians can be proud of, believing that governance will be greatly enhanced in the country if the will of the people prevails at elections.
“While President Jonathan acknowledges that there are still challenges in the path of Nigeria’s attainment of its full potentials as a nation, he believes that his Administration is moving the country in the right direction and therefore deserves the support, encouragement and cooperation of all citizens.
“The President continues to hold Prof. Achebe in very high esteem in spite of his regrettable decision which may have been borne out of misinformation as to the true state of affairs in Nigeria and hopes that he will find time to visit home soon and see the progress being made by the Jonathan Administration for himself.
“Prof. Achebe remains in President Jonathan’s consideration, a national icon, a Nigerian of high attainments, indeed one of the greatest living Africans of our time”, Abati concluded in the statement he signed on behalf of his boss.


http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2011/11/13/achebe-ignorant-of-nigerian-situation-says-president-jonathan/

Achebe is one of the most respected Nigerian both home and abroad

you want to award Achebe with the same award you are giving to Kanayo, and co

You must be joking.

Achebe is in a different class

alj harem:

Achebe is one of the most respected Nigerian both home and abroad

you want to award Achebe with the same award you are giving to Kanayo, and co

You must be joking.

Achebe is in a different class

It's sooo sad, imagine giving Achebe, Hafiz Ringim and Akpabio the same award.

where was the word 'ignorant' used?

what do you expect from drunken fisherman? Retardinho is just silly to start a war of words with this revered icon. Foolish and confused Jonathan goatluck.

alj harem:

Achebe is one of the most respected Nigerian both home and abroad

you want to award Achebe with the same award you are giving to Kanayo, and co

You must be joking.

Achebe is in a different class

. .

careytommy:

where was the word 'ignorant' used?

The bold can imply ignorance/uninform/lost touch with reality

peckhamboi:

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said he regretted the decision of US based Nigeria literary giant, Prof. Chinua Achebe to once again, reject the conferment on him of the national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR).

In a statement issued on his behalf by Reuben Abati, his spokesperson, the President Jonathan also said he surprised by “Achebe’s claim that the issues which caused him to reject the same award seven years ago, still remain unresolved” arguing that the literary giant may not be aware of true contemporary political situation in Nigeria.
“Coming as it does, against the background of the widely acclaimed electoral reforms undertaken by the Jonathan Administration, the claim by Prof. Achebe clearly flies in the face of the reality of Nigeria’s current political situation.
“As reflected in the immense improvements recorded in the conduct of the last general elections which were applauded within and outside the country as the most credible elections in Nigeria in recent years, the Jonathan Administration has made tremendous efforts to positively change the political architecture complained about by Prof. Achebe and other Nigerians.
“Politically, Nigeria cannot be said to be where it was in 2004 as the Jonathan Administration has embarked on extensive electoral reforms to institute a regime of electoral integrity that all Nigerians can be proud of, believing that governance will be greatly enhanced in the country if the will of the people prevails at elections.
“While President Jonathan acknowledges that there are still challenges in the path of Nigeria’s attainment of its full potentials as a nation, he believes that his Administration is moving the country in the right direction and therefore deserves the support, encouragement and cooperation of all citizens.
“The President continues to hold Prof. Achebe in very high esteem in spite of his regrettable decision which may have been borne out of misinformation as to the true state of affairs in Nigeria and hopes that he will find time to visit home soon and see the progress being made by the Jonathan Administration for himself.
“Prof. Achebe remains in President Jonathan’s consideration, a national icon, a Nigerian of high attainments, indeed one of the greatest living Africans of our time”, Abati concluded in the statement he signed on behalf of his boss.


http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2011/11/13/achebe-ignorant-of-nigerian-situation-says-president-jonathan/

peckhamboi:


It's sooo sad, imagine giving Achebe, Hafiz Ringim and Akpabio the same award.

you are joking right? what did he do to deserve a national honor?  

For helping 'dethrone' Alamiesegha in Bayelsa. What do you expect from mr"i gat no shoes"?

Remember this guy is the least most qualify IG in the history of modern Nigeria police. GEJ kicked out 9 most qualified guys to pave way for this dolt to become IG. I guess thats what they meant by friesh air.

dustydee:

you are joking right? what did he do to deserve a national honor?

Rhino.5dm:

what do you expect from drunken fisherman? Retardinho is just silly to start a war of words with this revered icon. Foolish and confused Jonathan goatluck.
. .

what about Retarldo abeg you guys should take it easy

Hafiz Ringim for an award? I'm just shaking my head for Mr Jonathan and sadly, for Nigeria.

Who in his right mind will want group the likes of Achebe with Kanayo O Kanayo in thesame room? Tufiakwwwa!
Back to the sender!!!

asha 80:

  what about Retarldo   Retardinho  abeg you guys should take it easy

^^^ corrected!

Its only a fool like Gej that will take sides with rebel terrorists who are killing Nigerians & falsely accusing them of being mercenaries. Its only a fool like Gej that will page prof chinua & hafiz rigim in the same book

Bia Jona no let me regret voting you oh

GEJ and Abati don't know what they're talking about and their decision to complain about the rejection of the award is what is really regrettable.

And how they reached the conclusion that Achebe's supposedly "regrettable" decision was due to "misinformation" or a lack of information is beyond me. They should just accept that he knows whats going on there but things aren't up to his standards, yet.

Also, they've managed to drastically reduce the worth of these awards by giving them to people who don't really fit the profile.

PhysicsQED:

GEJ and Abati don't know what they're talking about and their decision to complain about the rejection of the award is what is really regrettable.

And how they reached the conclusion that Achebe's supposedly "regrettable" decision was due to "misinformation" or a lack of information is beyond me. They should just accept that he knows whats going on there but things aren't up to his standards, yet.

Also, they've managed to drastically reduce the worth of these awards by giving them to people who don't really fit the profile.

well said.

PhysicsQED:

GEJ and Abati don't know what they're talking about and their decision to complain about the rejection of the award is what is really regrettable.

And how they reached the conclusion that Achebe's supposedly "regrettable" decision was due to "misinformation" or a lack of information is beyond me. They should just accept that he knows whats going on there but things aren't up to his standards, yet.

Also, they've managed to drastically reduce the worth of these awards by giving them to people who don't really fit the profile.

Can't agree more!

Life is unfair and funny. Imagine a cretin like GEJ in position to award Achebe! Well.

Nigerian system has been seriously messed up. If not, people like Achebe are supposed in our universities, inspiring our future literature giants.

Odeshukwu el re-tardo and his arrogant hired goons sure have no respect for nobody. Must they insult the man for turning down their Micky mouse  award? The man basically expressed what millions of Nigerians are saying directly and indirectly.


Just imagine Abati of all scum bags taking Mr Achebe a national treasure mop floor


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The President continues to hold Prof. Achebe in very high esteem in spite of his regrettable decision which may have been borne out of misinformation as to the true state of affairs in Nigeria and hopes that he will find time to visit home soon and see the progress being made by the Jonathan Administration for himself.

seems the good prof has not been reading the facebook releases  

GEJ giving ringim an award  

i guess incompetence recognizes incompetence
ringim  should have been sacked months ago - instead he is getting an award?

smh

By the way, what electoral reform did the retardeen put in place? Apart from annoiting Jega, I don't know what the dumbo did again. If trully we have a very good electoral system, all these frauds happening at the various states during LG elections won't be taking place.

This news Item me think is an insult on Achebe that must not be allowed to fly ,what has changed is it the PDP primary where public  money was shared in US Dollars to influence delegate who were equally restricted. Into state liaison offices/hotel or is it the LOOTING of the nation that is now pure madness. I wonder how Jonathan got his doctorate { mercenary?}.Those friends to GEJ should tell him an award from him is an insult, history will not judge any decent person that line B4 Jona to receive an award from the clown.  He might also be informed this was about the same reason the late Dr. Bala Usman of blessed memory refused to be named professor because his name was lumped with those of some nonentities. So Jona share your award to your fellow comrade LOOTERS.  YEYE DEY SMELL

prof,pls dont visit home because of the silly invitation by abati,just read my abrigded version of GEJ's priority since he outrigged buhari

1. 7yr single tenure presidency.
2. oil subsidy removal
3.federal university in his village
4[sylva-must-go campaign
5.toll gate errection.
6 controversial soverign wealth fund
7.canonisation of Hafiz ringim with OFR
8.BOKO HARRAM
9.Demotorisation of benin-ore road
10. de-salamisation of the apeal court
11.infact there's no motorable road connecting the airport to the rest of Lagos!

Reuben Abati. . .how I dislike that name!

By giving the police boss Ringim an award is GEJ thereby saying that Ringim has been doing an excellent job even after all the bomb blasts and attacks we have have recently witnessed?

Imagine wonders shall never end

Odechukwu Retardeen calling someone ignorant?

http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news-update/26230-jonathan-achebe-not-in-tune-with-reality.html

I just view everything that is happening in Nigeria and laugh, Nigeria looks like a comedy town headed by a chief clown. Kudos to the good Prof for maintaining his intergrity, at least we the young ones can still have some few people to look up to for insipiration. That award should be renamed "National Circus Award" ! Nonsense !!!

Achebe should say the truth.
He is ashamed of the company of fellow recipients of the award.
I don't blame him.

oyb:

seems the good prof has not been reading the facebook releases

GEJ giving ringim an award

i guess incompetence recognizes incompetence
ringim should have been sacked months ago - instead he is getting an award?

smh

not only sacked, he should have been jailed for 10 years without an option of fine nor parole for incompetence.

stanech:

Bia Jona no let me regret voting you oh

You still have not regretted?
your expectations must be shamefully very low and your gift of longsuffering amazing.
I don't envy you.

peckhamboi:

Achebe Ignorant of Nigerian Situation, says President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said he regretted  the decision of US based Nigeria literary giant, Prof. Chinua Achebe to once again, reject the conferment on him of the national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR).

In a statement issued on his behalf by Reuben Abati, his spokesperson, the President Jonathan also said he surprised by “Achebe’s claim that the issues which caused him to reject the same award seven years ago, still remain unresolved” arguing that the literary giant may not be aware of true contemporary political situation in Nigeria.
“Coming as it does, against the background of the widely acclaimed electoral reforms undertaken by the Jonathan Administration, the claim by Prof. Achebe clearly flies in the face of the reality of Nigeria’s current political situation.
“As reflected in the immense improvements recorded in the conduct of the last general elections which were applauded within and outside the country as the most credible elections in Nigeria in recent years, the Jonathan Administration has made tremendous efforts to positively change the political architecture complained about by Prof. Achebe and other Nigerians.
“Politically, Nigeria cannot be said to be where it was in 2004 as the Jonathan Administration has embarked on extensive electoral reforms to institute a regime of electoral integrity that all Nigerians can be proud of, believing that governance will be greatly enhanced in the country if the will of the people prevails at elections.
“While President Jonathan acknowledges that there are still challenges in the path of Nigeria’s attainment of its full potentials as a nation, he believes that his Administration is moving the country in the right direction and therefore deserves the support, encouragement and cooperation of all citizens.
“The President continues to hold Prof. Achebe in very high esteem in spite of his regrettable decision which may have been borne out of[b] misinformation as to the true state of affairs in Nigeria[/b] and hopes that he will find time to visit home soon and see the progress being made by the Jonathan Administration for himself.
“Prof. Achebe remains in President Jonathan’s consideration, a national icon, a Nigerian of high attainments, indeed one of the greatest living Africans of our time”, Abati concluded in the statement he signed on behalf of his boss.


http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2011/11/13/achebe-ignorant-of-nigerian-situation-says-president-jonathan/

It will be better you educate Chinua Achebe since you are better informed on good things happening in Nigeria.

This GEJ self needs to visit yaba-left. How do you put side by side our hero with those cre**** where is Sagamite?

Aafter all these, Abati will return to the media, be rehabilitated and claim that his haters could not see the full picture from outside. If they did, they would hail his heroic efforts as GEJ spokesman.
That all he did was for the love of the country.
The Nigerian political space is so predictable with clowns running wild.