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Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by Nobody: 5:44am On Mar 15, 2013
The Presidency, increasingly desperate, has again tried to justify the pardon it granted, Mr. Diepriye Alamieseigha, describing the convicted former Governor of Bayelsa State as responsible for an increase in the barrels of oil Nigeria now sells on the international market.

The Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, made the wild claim at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday.

“I thought he was going to say the man has refunded millions of dollars he stole when he was in office,” an angry reporter who covered the briefing stated.

But Okupe told the astonished journalists, “In truth,nAlamieseigha since he left prison has been working strenuously and silently to assist the President stabilize the amnesty in the Niger Delta region.

“Alamieseigha is a foremost leader of the Ijaw Nation, and his political and stabilizing influence in that region has impacted positively on the overall economy of the nation, bringing crude oil exports from the abysmally low level of 700,000bpd to over 2.4million bpd.”

Okupe, the attack dog who came to the presidency last year with serious ethical questions of his own, added that Alamieseigha, who is still wanted by British authorities, can be credited with ensuring that the blood running through Nigeria's economic artery is not cut off.

Seeking to find comfortable parallels on which to hang the issue of the discredited former governor and a president whose credibility continues to plunge, he likened Alamieseigha’s pardon to that of the late Obafemi Awolowo and that of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Chief Odumegwu Ojukwu, stressing that they were once pardoned by the state. He forgot to say that none of those men stole from children and the poor who were under their charge.

Okupe continued to insist that Alamieseigha has repented, and that he "lost his position, forfeited the property illegally acquired and had also demonstrated enough soberness after he served his sentence."

Source: http://saharareporters.com/news-page/desperate-times%C2%A0alamieseigha%C2%A0-crucial-nigerias-economy-president-jonathan-says

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by kuluTemper: 6:16am On Mar 15, 2013
He demonstrated "soberness" by running away from the British law.

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by Nobody: 6:55am On Mar 15, 2013
All hail our OgaAtTheTop!!! If not for his own OgaAtTheTop the Nigerian economy would have been in shambles. Alams did it. Yes, that's what the president wants us to believe. Ok.

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by ziccoit: 7:22am On Mar 15, 2013
Federal government led by Mr GEJ is thinking with spinal cord for lack of brain tissues.

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by Nobody: 7:56am On Mar 15, 2013
One word suffice: Ridiculous.

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by MrGarri1: 8:02am On Mar 15, 2013
Okukpe is‎​ A Senseless9gerian

angry

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by alaladakosta(f): 8:07am On Mar 15, 2013
i think they should just make him minister of petroleum.since oil sales as increase since he left the prison. foolish people

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by ochukoccna: 8:08am On Mar 15, 2013
Ebele should stop insulting our sensibilities
To compare a convicted thief like Alams to Ojukwu, let alone Awolowo is an insult of the highest order
Watch and see how history will judge Ebele
Also how can you say Alams is aiding the flow of oil
Why then has Nigeria sunk and wa$ted billion$ into the so called amnesty program?
Like Pastor Tunde Bakare said in 2011,Ebele Jonathan's DESTINY IS TO BANKRUPT NIGERIA
With hindsight,he is so spot on.

kuluTemper: He demonstrated "soberness" by running away from the British law.
ha ha,you got me there.
Has Mr Okupe been asked why his master's oga ran away from the UK disguised as one scary ugly looking woman cheesy

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by Osyxcel(m): 8:28am On Mar 15, 2013
Cannabis at work.....smh
Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by Desola(f): 8:48am On Mar 15, 2013
As the northern governors are to boko haram, so is alams and gej to mend.

The long and short of gej's response is that if you want to continue enjoying the free flow of oil from the delta, you either put up or shut up! Alams is Nigeri'as benefactor and he must be placated or the polilooters die of hunger.

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by thelastPope(m): 8:54am On Mar 15, 2013
This is a fact and it isn't new. Go and check all the news and even threads on NL dating back as much as 3 to 4 years and you will see it clearly. Alameisegha was the biggest factor behind the Niger Delta amnesty.

Whether you agree that that is enough for him to get pardon is another debate entirely. But it is a known fact that Alameseigha was the man that got the militants to drop their arms and accept amnesty. He still remains a respected leader because of what he did for those guys over the years.

You will be fooolish to expect that those youths will throw him under the bus because of his corruption case when he has really helped them for years.

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by Pukkah: 8:54am On Mar 15, 2013
Bereft of any logic or sensible reason to support their morally-devastating decision, these people are getting more and more ridiculous by the day.

Why are people focusing on 'my oga at the top' man when the likes of Okupe and his 'oga' are in government? With this talk, is Okupe not worse than the 'oga at the top' man?

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by omenka(m): 8:56am On Mar 15, 2013
When the president and commander in chief himself could come out and openly declare a crook his benefactor, then his subjects cannot but refer to the crook as valiant patriot!

What Abati and co are doing is just a manifestation of jonathan's blatant endorsement of criminality.

We shall overcome soon.

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by Tolexander: 9:04am On Mar 15, 2013
vanguard: Okupe, who asked why the
state pardon must form the
centre of discourse now,
said late Chukwuemeka
Odumegwu Ojukwu, whose
actions led to the loss of
thousands of lives and
property, was equally
granted state pardon.
The Presidential aide said:
“In Nigerian history, great
and eminent men, who have
been crucified for one crime
or the other have been
pardoned by past Presidents
and such men have lived
thereafter to further enhance
our political and socio-
economic development.
“Amongst those are our
respected departed sage,
Chief Obafemi Awolowo and
the revered Ikemba Nnewi,
Chief Odumegwu Ojukwu,
who continued after their
pardon to contribute
immensely to Nigeria’s social,
political and economic
growth till death.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/why-fg-pardoned-alamieyeseigha-presidency/
Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by Penissucker(f): 9:06am On Mar 15, 2013
Alamieyeseigha should hide his face in shame. He is just a beneficiary of nepotism from his new oga at the top.
Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by thelastPope(m): 9:06am On Mar 15, 2013
omenka: When the president and commander in chief himself could come out and openly declare a crook his benefactor, then his subjects cannot but refer to the crook as valiant patriot!

What Abati and co are doing is just a manifestation of jonathan's blatant endorsement of criminality.

We shall overcome soon.

No matter what you think, you cannot change the fact that Alams was the guy the FG under Yaradua called upon at that crucial time to get the militants to embrace peace and amnesty. That is a historical fact!

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by ochukoccna: 9:06am On Mar 15, 2013
thelastPope: This is a fact and it isn't new. Go and check all the news and even threads on NL dating back as much as 3 to 4 years and you will see it clearly. Alameisegha was the biggest factor behind the Niger Delta amnesty.

Whether you agree that that is enough for him to get pardon is another debate entirely. But it is a known fact that Alameseigha was the man that got the militants to drop their arms and accept amnesty. He still remains a respected leader because of what he did for those guys over the years.

You will be fooolish to expect that those youths will throw him under the bus because of his corruption case when he has really helped them for years.
Whether he tackled militancy,he remains a crook and a tribal overlord
Why didn't we hear all this 'respected leader' bullsh*t when he was on trial?
Why did he run from the UK dressed as a woman,a VERY UGLY ONE @ that?
Does standing up for 'your' people entitle you to loot their patrimony?
Maybe that's how the Ijos do their thing sha! cheesy

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by MARKREN: 9:07am On Mar 15, 2013
Where are the stunch supporters of GEJ on NairaLand I want to hear how they will defend this one...................... I have since lost hope in this country. We are unoffically in a freefall...............

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by thelastPope(m): 9:10am On Mar 15, 2013
ochukoccna:
Whether he tackled militancy,he remains a crook and a tribal overlord
Why didn't we hear all this 'respected leader' bullsh*t when he was on trial?
Why did he run from the UK dressed as a woman,a VERY UGLY ONE @ that?
Does standing up for 'your' people entitle you to loot their patrimony?
Maybe that's how the Ijos do their thing sha! cheesy

Like I said, you can argue whether he deserves pardon or not, but what you can't argue is his contribution to the Niger Delta peace and subsequently, the effect on the Nigerian economy. That's a fact of history!

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by honeric01(m): 9:11am On Mar 15, 2013
ochukoccna:
Whether he tackled militancy,he remains a crook and a tribal overlord
Why didn't we hear all this 'respected leader' bullsh*t when he was on trial?
Why did he run from the UK dressed as a woman,a VERY UGLY ONE @ that?
Does standing up for 'your' people entitle you to loot their patrimony?
Maybe that's how the Ijos do their thing sha! cheesy

As if the militants dropped their guns for free, whether Alam did this or that, the militants would have still dropped their guns not with all the free monies they are getting.

BTW, is/was Jona and Alam not part of those financing MEND?

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by sahyd1(m): 9:11am On Mar 15, 2013
I think Oga Jonathan is bin influence of GeGeMu or AlOmO diz dayz!(Ki se Oju lasan).
Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by Okijajuju1(m): 9:12am On Mar 15, 2013
Why is this Doyin Okupe Nigga still in our government please?!


I am a strong Jonathan supporter, but this guy is doing more harm than good to our 2015 comapaign... angry
Whats all this foolish talk he keeps making everyday.
Alamco is a Thief. He is helping out with the Amnesty programme my a`ss.. Wasnt it himself and Odili that armed these creek boys in the first place?! angry If anything, Alam should be in the amnesty programme as well as a repentant militant.


I am very very very disappointed in Jonathan.. If Doyin continues this foolishness on his behalf, then the 2015 dream would slowly die off.


For the first time in a while, the Fresh Air dosent smell as fresh as it should. angry

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by phemieojelabi: 9:12am On Mar 15, 2013
He has again show his level of docility,and support to embezzlement.
Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by TableLeg(m): 9:13am On Mar 15, 2013
Doyin Okupe and Goodluck Jonathan, fu...ck you both ... Over and over again!
Flipping clueless dimwits!

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by chucky234(m): 9:14am On Mar 15, 2013
Am I surprised.... No way
The fact that GEJ is clueless is an open secret, so why bother yourself.
Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by GoodDon: 9:14am On Mar 15, 2013
Some body should please help us kidnap this Alams guy and dump him at Heathrow Airport.I think this will be the end of the whole matter.

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by RedLight1: 9:15am On Mar 15, 2013
thelastPope:

Like I said, you can argue whether he deserves pardon or not, but what you can't argue is his contribution to the Niger Delta peace and subsequently, the effect on the Nigerian economy. That's a fact of history!
who are those that support and sponsored the violence in the first place... Was it not people like alam and jonathan... Dey there dey deceive urxef
Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by whyman(m): 9:16am On Mar 15, 2013
In summary - Animal Farm or Nigerian Farm grin grin grin

May God help the poor masses.
Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by Nobody: 9:16am On Mar 15, 2013
Eehnn??!!?
Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by aminho(m): 9:18am On Mar 15, 2013
all of u insulting the sporksmen ABATI AND DOYIN iF you will all be paid like they do to protect your oga at the top wont you do it at per second billin?

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by Eazeee(m): 9:18am On Mar 15, 2013
U guys are joking here. I learnt mr JONA is working toward awarding a national merrit award of GCFR to dis Alams. Expect d shocker soon

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Re: Jonathan - Alamieyeseigha Is Crucial To Nigeria's Economy by ochukoccna: 9:18am On Mar 15, 2013
thelastPope:

Like I said, you can argue whether he deserves pardon or not, but what you can't argue is his contribution to the Niger Delta peace and subsequently, the effect on the Nigerian economy. That's a fact of history!
Stop your juvenile arguements& satanic justifications
The man is a thief,a convicted thief period
Who does not know he along with Clark and other prominent Ijos are behind the militants?
Where the militants not paid for their so called amnesty?
Someone denies he's a thief yet he's seen with a neighbours goat
Ojukwu,OBJ,Awolowo etal all recieved pardons and travelled the world
Let Alams just go to the UK to spend a week and see if your infantile justifications will stand
Rubbish

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