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Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by duwdu: 5:41am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Dear Nairalanders; The following was just sighted as the primary news item on the front page of The Guardian Newspapers of Lagos. Enjoy.
Read the rest of the interview at: Source: http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/national-news/133511--okogie-on-2015dont-run-jonathan-dont P34c3
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Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by Nobody: 5:49am On Sep 22, 2013 |
The militants and creek boys are coming to insult Olubunmi Okogie. One of the most respected clergies we have in Nigeria. 4 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by andresia(m): 5:59am On Sep 22, 2013 |
There is no doubt that the wanton killings in all parts of Nigeria is bcause of GEJ's ambition! And that is wrong. Nigeria will be a safer place as soon as a change in leadership occurs (no matter who replaces GEJ) and we it should not be 2019 but 2015! Pls sycophants let GEJ leave in 2015 so as to save this country. We should not destroy this country cos of one man's greed for power that we all know he is not handling right 3 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by Nobody: 6:00am On Sep 22, 2013 |
I bet they will soon be here. |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by Nobody: 6:04am On Sep 22, 2013 |
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Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by batstan(m): 6:10am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Hard facts/truths!!! I know GEJ will heed to the advice. *MOG with many wives got me cracking* |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by Goddex: 6:13am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Jonathan will contest in 2015 and he will win. No one ethnic region owns Nigeria. Okojie is not a politician. If the killings is because a minority is president for the first time and again, if Nigeria will divide because of that, then maybe God destined it to happen that way and we will gladly welcome it. OKojie might be eyeing a NOBEL PEACE PRIZE but that remains an individual award. The wellbeing of the generality of the entire christaindom worldwide is what should matter to him. Just this morning in Pakistan, a church filled to capacity was blown up by this same people they sacrifice a lot to make peace with. 10 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by Nobody: 6:43am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Nonsense! If not for anything, for the mere fact that Boko Haram and other DESTRUCTIVE elements said GEJ must not seek re-election, GEJ MUST now seek re-election. GEJ must go for his CONSTITUTIONALLY guaranteed second term even if it means balkanising the country. There's nothing any EVIL group, power mongers or sycophants can do about it. Where were these evil merchants when IBB ruled for 8 years without the consent of Nigerians? Where was Boko Haram when Abacha ruled for 5 years (just about 1 year after the 8 year rule of IBB) and was about making himself civillian president before death came calling? From 1979 till 1999, we had an unbroken chain of northern head of state/president (save for the less than 1year rule of Shonekan). That is a period of about 20 solid years. Why didn't the southern part of country make the country ungovernable or create its version of Boko Haram? Nonsense! GEJ contesting is no longer about personal ambition. It is now about showing some people that they cannot climb to power on the back of terror and blood shed. It is now about proving to some people that other parts of the country are ALSO born to rule the country. The president of Nigeria is the president of EVERY part of Nigeria. He is not only the president of Boko Haram troubled states like Borno and Yobe. He is also the president of the relatively peaceful states like Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Delta, Imo, Abia, Cross River, Lagos, Ekiti,etc. He also has responsibilities to Nigerians in those relatively peaceful states in terms of infrastructural development, job creation, health, education,etc. As for the Boko Haram troubled states, the president has discharged his constitutional responsibilities to them, as much as possible within the limits of high insecurity in those places. Work on certain sections of Kano-Maiduguri road project has been stalled as we speak, not because of lack of funds but because of Boko Haram. Same applies to PH-Maiduguri railway project. Under GEJ govt we've seen a situation where even when govt puts money on the table for project execution, projects are stalled in north due to Boko Haram. Who then do we blame? Those funds should be diverted to address the needs of relatively peaceful parts of the country. Govt has also deployed troops and declared SOE. If those are not enough, and if the violence will not stop except GEJ steps down, then GEJ can NEVER step down. He can NEVER forgo his right to seek re-election. We'll see who gets tired of the violence. Has anyone noticed that the Borno youths (civillian JTF) who got tired of the killings, took their own destiny in their hands and fought to push back Boko Haram, have not received ANY word of commendation or appreciation from ANY of the prominent northern leaders (political or religious)? Yeye dey smell! Note: The WORST evil people can do after reading this post is to attack the messenger (me). I'm ready and already used to their attacks. So lets go! 18 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by tyson99(m): 6:56am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: Nonsense! If not for anything, for the mere fact that Boko Haram and other DESTRUCTIVE elements said GEJ must not seek re-election, GEJ MUST now seek re-election. GEJ must go for his CONSTITUTIONALLY guaranteed second term even if it means balkanising the country. There's nothing any EVIL group, power mongers or sycophants can do about it.I wish i have a gun,i would have blown ur head off immediately to pieces dat ur teeth might be found in kano and ur eyeballs in lagos....omokomo oshi radarada.....iwo ati GEJ koni sorire 19 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by stebell(m): 6:57am On Sep 22, 2013 |
payless: The militants and creek boys are coming to insult Olubunmi Okogie. One of the most respected clergies we have in Nigeria.Jus one word for yu. Unam. |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by awodman: 6:58am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Its no longer about personal ambition but about showing some group of people that they don't own this country...GEJ will contest and definitely win in 2015... 4 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by awodman: 7:01am On Sep 22, 2013 |
tyson99:Blast his head Because you don't like what he said?...Can you prove that any of what he said is not the hard truth?...why do u guys like resorting to violence when you disagree with someone else..This attitude of yours is what makes us insist that GEJ must contest for 2015..When he wins you can go and commit sucide 4 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by tyson99(m): 7:02am On Sep 22, 2013 |
awodman: Its no longer about personal ambition but about showing some group of people that they don't own this country...GEJ will contest and definitely win in 2015...Sebi na u be the d whole population in naija dat will vote alone and ur uncle na jega...oponu ayerada 8 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by stebell(m): 7:05am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Any one who says GEJ shud not contest is dead in de brain. I don't want to say much but I'll jus ask de 'MOG' if wat he's saying is frm de Almighty God or it's his own personal opinion. Yeye truly D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ smell. In GEJ we trust Long Live GEJ Long Live Naija Long Live de transformation team #Fresh Air# tins every where yu go. =))º°˚˚˚°ºнaĦaнaº°˚˚˚°º=))=)) 3 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by tyson99(m): 7:06am On Sep 22, 2013 |
awodman:If you join ur head too it will surely be blasted as well 2 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by awodman: 7:08am On Sep 22, 2013 |
tyson99:I never said I am and I will never be the whole population..Nairaland has over 500,000 members to start with and most hardly comment...cos you feel GEJ hasn't done well doesn't mean that the rest of the 499,999 agree with you..Like I said get ready to hang yourself come 2015..Afterall Buhari won nairaland polls back in 2011 |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by Nobody: 7:13am On Sep 22, 2013 |
I remeber Pope John Paul 11 visit to Abacha in the 'last' days. Fly weh no de hear word............. 4 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by tyson99(m): 7:14am On Sep 22, 2013 |
awodman:And come 2015 when ur GEJ loose,get ready to pour out a lake from ur eyes cos u go cry ehn?....e go be like say u see ur death day ni. 6 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by wirinet(m): 7:16am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: Nonsense! If not for anything, for the mere fact that Boko Haram and other DESTRUCTIVE elements said GEJ must not seek re-election, GEJ MUST now seek re-election. GEJ must go for his CONSTITUTIONALLY guaranteed second term even if it means balkanising the country. There's nothing any EVIL group, power mongers or sycophants can do about it. I usually do not respond to paid hacks, as it is like arguing with a recorded video. Every thing is pre-recorded and they just spew out the messages without thought. but I will briefly comment here. So you suggest GEJ should see his presidential ambition plunging this country into a civil war and go ahead just to show he is brave? Do you know how many millions of lives that would be lost in the course of a civil war ( including Ijaws and Igbos), not to talk of tens of millions that would be displaced. I am sure you will be the first to run into benin republic at the first sound of gun shots. Now I am not saying jonathan should cower out and give into threats and intimidation, what I am saying is that he should use tact, diplomacy and negotiations to manage the situation. OBJ could also have caused crisis by holding unto power illegally by ramming the third term on us, but he used tact and wisdom to bow out while imposing an uninspiring Yaradua and an unambitious Jonathan on us. To me the masterstroke would be for Jonathan to shelf his presidential ambition and impose an igbo president (maybe Okonjo Iweala), even if it is with a promise for a single term. That way he will checkmate the "born to rule" northerners and become a legend in the south( especially for the igbos). 3 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by omoalaro: 7:23am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Now, compare this man of God to the other god of men who doubles as the head of the spiritual arm of the PDP. Is it not like comparing light and darkness? 6 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by Nobody: 7:24am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Sorry my beloved Cardinal. While we meditate on the extended significance of your suggestion, it is necessary to state that Jonathan's re-lection has now become necessary ro clearly demonstrate that every citizen of Nigeria reserves the right to govern and be governed within the ambits of constitutional provisions irrespective of ethnic or religious inclination. 1 Like |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by 1wolex85: 7:34am On Sep 22, 2013 |
I think gej has the right to contest and will contest, but is it for the greater good? I really don't know. For those saying this man is talking nonsense and saying he is brain dead, remember the number of lives this man has turned around, remember how he has always spoken the truth even in the face of adversity, thank God he is from ND so u can't call him a bigot. You can disagree with him but don't insult him. 2 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by OrlandoOwoh(m): 7:37am On Sep 22, 2013 |
payless: The militants and creek boys are coming to insult Olubunmi Okogie. One of the most respected clergies we have in Nigeria.No, Niger Deltans are not always against whomever that asks the President not to contest in 2015 but Igbo people. 2 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by NextIG(m): 7:48am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: Nonsense! If not for anything, for the mere fact that Boko Haram and other DESTRUCTIVE elements said GEJ must not seek re-election, GEJ MUST now seek re-election. GEJ must go for his CONSTITUTIONALLY guaranteed second term even if it means balkanising the country. There's nothing any EVIL group, power mongers or sycophants can do about it.My Dear Brother, may the good Lord continue to Bless you for always saying the Truth and standing by it. I've been following your posts and comments on NL, it is devoid of abuses and gutter language. May you live long. 3 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by goldfish80(m): 7:49am On Sep 22, 2013 |
omo alaro: Now, compare this man of God to the other god of men who doubles as the head of the spiritual arm of the PDP. Is it not like comparing light and darkness?Exactly,the Cardinal has nothing to gain from anybody,"he has no wife or kids to secure their future for" I believe would be quite objective. As much as i like GEj to contest and win the polls,I as well think the country needs a peaceful and condusive environment to flourish. If Jonathan sacrificing his personal interest and conducts a free n fair elections would bring about such change, then so be it. 1 Like |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by 1wolex85: 7:56am On Sep 22, 2013 |
wirinet:Exactly my thoughts! I want gej to leave not because I necessarily want power to return to the north but because I don't think he's capable and he doesn't have the OVERWHELMING support of nigerians. Many pple may vote for him down south not because they have any confidence in him but because they don't want to see power return to the north, dats really a sorry state. I wud also prefer a capable candidate from the south, whether it is politically workable, I don't know 4 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by planck(m): 8:02am On Sep 22, 2013 |
1wolex85:since when do disqualify voters before before the even get the mandate..is ten running? |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by planck(m): 8:10am On Sep 22, 2013 |
duwdu: Dear Nairalanders;let's get this thing straigth..."is ten running for president come 2015?" let's stop fuzzing around...and I want to ask the if he doesn't want him to run?who should run then? Nigerians act like dog...any that thinks he is our better candidate should get his ticket and convince Nigeria why he thinks he is better |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by wirinet(m): 8:12am On Sep 22, 2013 |
goldfish80: That is what I am trying to tell these war mongers. I have never been a fan of GEJ, I find him un charismatic and unprepared for the post of president. He had no ideas on how be became vice president not to talk of president. He campaigned on change but so far had only succeded in maintaining the status quo. Having said that, it is his constitutional right to contest for a second term. His fate should be determined by the voters and not any cabal. The problem is in Nigeria, elections are merely a rubberstamp for the choice ofl the ruling cabal. Where indicted looters and murderers are elected from prison without campaigning. You can see the desperation in trying to stop GEJ at the primaries. But I think GEJ should sacrifice his personal ambition for the peaceful coexistence of the country. If Hosni Mobarack, Gaddafi, Ben Ali and Assad had agreed to forgo their constitutional right and stepped down, their country would have the saved the trauma of civil conflicts that had destroyed them. if GEJ wanted to rule the country because of the love he has for its people, sacrificing his ambition is not too much. After all after a civil war, there might not be a country to be the president of. My only demand is that he should not hand over to the northerners. That way they cannot claim victory. 2 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by kokoA(m): 8:20am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Goddex: Jonathan will contest in 2015 and he will win. No one ethnic region owns Nigeria. Okojie is not a politician. If the killings is because a minority is president for the first time and again, if Nigeria will divide because of that, then maybe God destined it to happen that way and we will gladly welcome it.Yes no one ethnic region owns Nigeria that is why Ijaws can not force GEJ on us. Nigerians are tired of his poor administration. 6 Likes |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by abu12: 8:21am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Chie insincere 9geria don vex |
Re: Okogie On 2015: Don’t Run, Jonathan, Don’t... by OrlandoOwoh(m): 8:27am On Sep 22, 2013 |
Ironically, Since 9gerian doesn't stop showing how insincere he is to Nigeria. It won't surprise me if he says Cardinal Julius Okogie is a member of APC. 5 Likes |
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