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2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by Tbillz(m): 6:57am On Oct 26, 2014
•Demand assurances President’s wife won’t
determine their successors
THERE are indications that President Goodluck
Jonathan and governors of the on the platform
of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are at
war over what sources close to the party
describe as “unwarranted interference in
political affairs” by the first lady, Dame Patience
Jonathan.
It was gathered that most leaders of the party
were not happy at the meddlesomeness of the
First Lady in clear party affairs.
A highly respected PDP stalwart said President
Jonathan risked protest votes from party
members to save the country from further
embarrassment by the First Lady.
The source who craved anonymity told our
reporter, “I have spoken to many elders in the
party and they said they would not vote for
President Jonathan because of his wife. Even
myself will not vote for PDP.
“It is not because we hate the president but we
can no longer cope with the overbearing
influence of his wife. So, expect among other
things protest votes against Jonathan by even
PDP members.”
The source added that at a recent meeting with
the president, some of the governors tabled the
issue of the president’s wife’s overbearing
influence in political affairs.
According to the source, the governors sought to
extract commitment from President Jonathan
that his wife should not impose candidates on
their states in 2015.
Buttering the argument, the source referred to
the scenario in Rivers State where Patience
Jonathan is leading a campaign to make former
Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike
Governor.
The source added, “The party elders are
watching with shame the macabre dance in
Rivers State by the First Lady. Recently, the First
Lady visited Nyesom Wike in his house in Port
Harcourt.
“In that televised visit, she held Wike’s hand and
placed it in the hand of Dr. Peter Odili. It is an
endorsement and it has never happened
before. That singular act is unbecoming of a First
Lady. With what she is doing in Rivers, we won’t
be surprised if PDP loses that state to APC”.
The source added that in the history of
Presidency in Nigeria, no First Lady was allowed
by her husband to desecrate the office of the
President the way Dame Patience had done.
“This is the first time a wife of the President
would be allowed by her husband to be this
powerful. It is shameful that Dame Patience has
the liberty to summon service chiefs, ministers
and top members of our party at will.
“Remember her meddlesomeness in the Chibok
girls’ saga how she called meetings of service
chiefs and parents of the girls and was shouting
at them, insulting them on national television.
“Where has it happened before? It was one
embarrassment too many for Nigeria. The First
Lady has brought the country to ridicule and
party leaders are not happy with her excesses”,
the source observed.
The source further accused the First Lady of
acting without seeking the permission of her
husband adding that she had made President
Jonathan look like a weakling.
“Nigerians are amused that she has no regard
for her husband. Imagine her recent resignation
as a Permanent Secretary in Bayelsa State Civil
Service. Before the appointment, she begged for
it and even her husband appealed for it.
“It was the appointment that even the last
Governor of the state, Mr. Timipre Sylva,
refused to give her. But when she resigned
because of her problem with Governor Seriake
Dickson, she did not tell her husband.
“She has been boasting to her aides and other
governors that she would ensure that Dickson
does not return and that there is nothing even
her husband will do about it. The President must
call his wife to order to stand a chance,” the
source said, adding “What we don’t understand
is why the President is allowing her to carry on
the way she is doing. I think there is something
the First Lady is using as a secret weapon
against the President that we don’t know. No
President has allowed his wife to be this power
drunk. What is happening is not normal.”
Mrs. Jonathan had in April this year paid a
solidarity visit to Wike in his Abuja residence,
saying her visit was to give him her blessings,
noting that the governorship aspirant proved
himself as a member of the federal executive
council.
She said, “I am giving you the blessing of a
mother. The blessing a mother gives to a
beloved son. Go and you will conquer. He is a
Minister that delivered while he served in the
cabinet. Wike proved himself and is ready to
serve in a higher capacity”.
The first lady further described the former
minister as a listening and respectful politician,
who heeded her counsel to drop his senatorial
aspiration in 2011.
“You listened to me and dropped your
senatorial aspiration. I pray God to protect you,
lead you and please go on with your aspiration.
“I have hand you (Wike) over to our father, Dr.
Peter Odili and the people of Rivers State. You
are going to Rivers State for the betterment of
all of us and to wipe our tears,” she stated.
Responding, Wike assured the first lady that the
PDP would emerge victorious in all elections in
Rivers come 2015.

www.thenationonlineng.net/new/2015-pdp-govs-confront-jonathan-over-first-lady/

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by seanet02: 7:05am On Oct 26, 2014
Clowns.

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by Safari29: 7:06am On Oct 26, 2014
It is bad if your wife is smarter than you are

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by ajoskele(m): 7:08am On Oct 26, 2014
A square "PEJ" in a round hole!

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by Tbillz(m): 7:10am On Oct 26, 2014
Safari29:
It is bad if your wife is smarter than you are
anybody from liberia will answer this your question perfectly. The danger of a woman ruling directly or indirectly.

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by Tbillz(m): 7:11am On Oct 26, 2014
The best politics is played on the bed.....ask abacha!!!

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by joseph1832(m): 7:15am On Oct 26, 2014
They'll get the assurance they need and should GEJ win 2015, PEJ will become more meddlesome than ever. "A man who can't control his wife can never govern a country".

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by clean2: 7:17am On Oct 26, 2014
Repent now of your sinful evil ways to avoid eternity in hell fire,,,,Jesus christ love and warn you to repent and convert now to avoid hell fire when you die

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by homerac7: 7:17am On Oct 26, 2014
I think there is something
the First Lady is using as a secret weapon
against the President that we don’t know.

You really wanna know how Okrika woman maintains influence over her hubby, prove you are 18+. wink wink



I have hand you (Wike) over to our father, Dr.
Peter Odili and the people of Rivers State. You
are going to Rivers State for the betterment of
all of us and to wipe our tears,” she stated.

shocked shocked. grin

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by osamaBUSH(m): 7:24am On Oct 26, 2014
She dey use d chai.....

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by YungwizzzyPt7: 7:39am On Oct 26, 2014
President Goodluck Jonathan will be honouring his wife, the first lady Dame Patience Jonathan with the award of GCFR (Grammar Commander of The Federal Republic). Sources said this is due to the immense contributions of the first lady to English Language in Nigeria. Another reason for this prestigious award is that the first lady has affected a lot of lives positively with her humorous speeches that make Nigerians laugh and forget their sorrows.

This according to Mr. President has increased the life span of an average Nigerian. Example of her speeches include:

* Nigeria is a great CONTINENT.
* My husband and Sambo IS good people.
* I rather KILL myself than to commit SUICIDE.
* My fellow widows.
* I travelled to abroad to rest in peace.
* My husband is the best couple on earth.
* The doctors are responding to treatment.
* For those who said I speech bad English, I left them for God. *Ojukwu is dead, but his Manhood stil lives on.
* Na only you waka come?
* Chai! Chai!! Chai!!! diaris God o...

Please support and honour our first lady by sharing to all

Signed
Yungwizzzy
Head of committee

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by Nobody: 7:42am On Oct 26, 2014
This woman is stronger than GEJ.

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by hardywaltz(m): 7:44am On Oct 26, 2014
Are they just realising it?

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by patrickmuf(m): 7:45am On Oct 26, 2014
Lolz...GEJ is the wife, PEJ is the husband...The only logical explanation to this show of shame.

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by ogbronx(m): 7:50am On Oct 26, 2014
president - clown
First lady- Mad.
these are the pple some irredeemable fools want in Aso villa to preside over the affairs of 170million pple?

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by egift(m): 7:52am On Oct 26, 2014
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Is she the President? Stepping out first receiving the welcoming delegation - while the "first gentleman" is still on the plane.

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by Caseless: 7:56am On Oct 26, 2014
Safari29:
It is bad if your wife is smarter than you are
it is even worst to know that the so called firstlady who's claiming to be smarter than our president is adjudged by many to be a 'semi-illiterate'. Who then do we have in president, if pej is smarter than gej?
*in wike's voice* 'I shedded tears for Nigeria.'

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by Nobody: 8:01am On Oct 26, 2014
Hahaha The PDP Govs better reconsider where they stand, because hurricane Buhari is coming to jail them in the next dispensation. They want to be alpha and omega but couldn't stand JUST one woman, who was neither elected nor appointed.
Mama Patience, carry-gooo, sumon the Service Chiefs, Summon the Vice President to explain the government progress, even summon the Party Chairman to give him instruction on what to do. Summon the governors, the class captains, course reps, in fact, extend your summon to the United Nation and African Union.

All Hail The Greatest Woman ever....

But we shall disgrace yoir husband and Wike(d) at the polls.

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by Caseless: 8:02am On Oct 26, 2014
patrickmuf:
Lolz...GEJ is the wife, PEJ is the husband...The only logical explanation to this show of shame.
law of marriage 'fulfiled'; gentlemen/soft men marry tough women and soft women marry hard men. Gej is a gentleman(a clueless one though), while pej is a tout or, more or less a garrage woman.

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by juman(m): 8:13am On Oct 26, 2014
Abeg they are clowns.

We need real people in aso rock.

I remember when she was shopping for pdp national chairman!

How come a first lady wanted to choose national chairman for a party?

She and her husband are just jesters.

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by juman(m): 8:14am On Oct 26, 2014
Caseless:
law of marriage 'fulfiled'; gentlemen/soft men marry tough women and soft women marry hard men. Gej is a gentleman(a clueless one though), while pej is a tout or, more or less a garrage woman.

You are right. Mr. president is too gentle for the job of president of nigeria.

Also is not clever and determined.

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by Nobody: 8:15am On Oct 26, 2014
it is beyond what we see...i tell you people..

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by SeunEatsGARRI: 8:16am On Oct 26, 2014
I love this woman, she is an inspiring to motherhoods.

That is why I make the two both of them as my mentor.

GEJ till Berem joins PDP!

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by patrickmuf(m): 8:18am On Oct 26, 2014
Caseless:
law of marriage 'fulfiled'; gentlemen/soft men marry tough women and soft women marry hard men. Gej is a gentleman(a clueless one though), while pej is a tout or, more or less a garrage woman.
You dey craze o! lmao @your concise analysis...

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by juman(m): 8:21am On Oct 26, 2014
I read one news some days ago where she met with former govs. Ladoja and Akala in abuja. grin grin

That woman is a case.

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by Omimah: 8:29am On Oct 26, 2014
Are PDP governors just realizing this? Jonathan should learn from King Louis XVI of France, and don't allow his wife, Patience to mislead him like Marie Antoinette to King Louis.

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by Caseless: 8:29am On Oct 26, 2014
juman:


You are right. Mr. president is too gentle for the job of president of nigeria.

Also is not clever and determined.
exactly my point.

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by johnmartus(m): 8:38am On Oct 26, 2014
this woman also responsible for some wrong decision that Jonathan taken anyway I am not concern by all means we will send Jonathan back to otuke in 2015

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by edababa007(m): 8:49am On Oct 26, 2014
saTANs are still sleeping. Thank God say no be APC members accuse PEJ..we for no hear word

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by Chubhie: 8:51am On Oct 26, 2014
joseph1832:
They'll get the assurance they need and should GEJ win 2015, PEJ will become more meddlesome than ever. "A man who can't control his wife can never govern a country".
PEJ is the force behind GEJ. She was the one that brought GEJ into the murky waters of grassland politics and luck shore on her husband who came unprepared. GEJ never asked for all this cos all he ever wished for was some quite life in the creeks where he can smoke weed and eat fresh fish in peace of nature. PEJ initialized the moves and the masses practically begged GEJ to lead them. Look at GEJ body language-he doesn't want all this! But his wife wants more with some few masses who benefits as long as their man sits on the throne. Let's all unite and give leadership to passionate people like oby, dora-may her soul continue to rest in peace and finally Buhari.

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Re: 2015: PDP Govs Confront Jonathan Over First Lady by Caseless: 8:57am On Oct 26, 2014
patrickmuf:
You dey craze o! lmao @your concise analysis...
grin

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