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Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by falconey(m): 7:23am On Mar 17, 2015 |
President Goodluck Jonathan paid a secret visit to former Vice President Abubakar Atiku on Friday night to hold a meeting that lasted till the early hours of Saturday. Sources at the Presidency told SaharaReporters that Mr. Jonathan went to Mr. Atiku’s home with the aim of persuading the former VP to lead a so called interim government of national unity that the president has been covertly attempting to sell to numerous political figures in recent weeks. One source said Mr. Jonathan and some hawkish members of his inner circle, including Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, First Lady Patience Jonathan, Governors Olusegun Mimiko and Ayo Fayose of Ondo and Ekiti respectively, as well as senior presidential aide Doyin Okupe, have decided that handing over power to Muhammadu Buhari “is out of the question.” Several electoral monitoring groups are projecting that Mr. Buhari, a retired army general and the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is the odds-on favorite to win the March 28 presidential election. When SaharaReporters reached Mr. Atiku, he expressed surprise that we knew about his meeting with President Jonathan. He asserted that the idea of his heading an interim government did not come up during the long discussion with the president. Mr. Atiku said he had retired to bed when he was woken up and told that President Jonathan had come to see him, adding that the president was already waiting in his living room. After denying that he was asked to head an interim government, the former vice president admitted that Mr. Jonathan tried to prevail on him to rejoin the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He disclosed that he rejected the invitation outright. According to Mr. Atiku, the president also discussed the ongoing war against Boko Haram insurgents, asking for support for Nigerian troops fighting in the area. He said they also discussed the possibility of displaced Nigerians returning to the areas that have been recaptured from Boko Haram. Asked by our reporter whether he thought President Jonathan was interested in allowing elections to hold on March 28, the former vice president hesitated before stating that he would not wish to speculate, but he said the president’s body language did not reveal that he was interested in the polls that are scheduled to hold in two weeks. The secret meeting between Mr. Jonathan and former VP Atiku has caused unease among some APC stalwarts. A few hours after the meeting, a faction of Mr. Atiku’s original political organization, the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM), announced their endorsement of President Jonathan. In his telephone interview with SaharaReporters, Mr. Atiku disclosed that he was opposed to the formation of an interim government. He stated that when former military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida, set up an interim national government in 1993, the dictator offered him a position in the government through the late General Shehu Yar’Adua (ret.). He said he rejected the position, adding that it was eventually given to a Lagos politician Dapo Sarumi. Asked further about the substance of his conversation with Mr. Jonathan, the former vice president said advised the president to ensure that the elections were free and fair and devoid of the bloodshed that trailed the 2011 general elections. SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORK http://saharareporters.com/2015/03/17/fresh-plot-scuttle-nigerias-elections-jonathan-holds-secret-meeting-former-vp-atiku 1 Like |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by TI1919(m): 7:24am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Trash 50 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by Acekidc4(m): 7:45am On Mar 17, 2015 |
That Clueless man again!!! O ga gan ooo!!! Will be right Back!!! 50 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by Nobody: 7:49am On Mar 17, 2015 |
If there exists no crack in the wall, there wud be no hiding place for geckos. Atiku's political weakness of changing camps at every opportunity wil perpetually rob that man of relevance. ###CHHHHHANGE #Sai Buhari 82 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by Nobody: 7:50am On Mar 17, 2015 |
falconey:U din here no mores elenctionin agains Incaise u Missins d jist cheick an seen it hear www.nairaland.com/2198668/breaking-news-life-aso-rok 1 Like |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by giantstrides(m): 7:58am On Mar 17, 2015 |
I thought the TANIANS were happy about how much gains they made with the election postponement, gloating about stopping APC's campaign and finances, how APC likes have gone down on nairaland, just yesterday I saw an online poll where GMB pulled triple what GEJ got, So pathetic for PDP, I'm sure they are regretting foisting jonathan on the party now. As for Atiku I'm sure he must have given jonathan an advice ( spend all the dollars in this world, you might still find yourself coming third in the election ). The only thing constant in life is CHANGE Sai Buhari . 129 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by otr1(m): 8:00am On Mar 17, 2015 |
If this news is anything to go by- GEJ looking for someone to head his unconstitutional ING in futility- I think it's time he resign to fate and face the outcomes of the polls in good faith. But why is he and PDP morbidly afraid of a Buhari presidency. These people have done things that must not be known. At this rate, Jonathan will definitely consult me before this weekend. 83 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by Rawani: 8:08am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Desperation. Jonathan and his cabal must have committed sins far beyond what is known or imagined in the public domain, and so serious that they know jail is certain if an incorruptible man is the one to unearth it. The two unforgivable crimes I suspect they are trying to meander out of are possibly the monumental, jaw dropping corruption in the management of our petroleum resources, and Jonathan's involvement or culpability in the loss of thousands of lives through Boko Haram. They are so spooked at the thought of GMB's emergence that Doyin noodles stated in an embarrassing video where he was thoroughly embarrassed by journalists, that Buhari is "forever unelectable". This should make Nigerians more resolute to kick out Jonathan and start Nigeria's healing process. We want change. 111 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by lyntiffany(f): 8:13am On Mar 17, 2015 |
This is balderdash, poppycock, piffle, drivel, bunkum, twaddle, rubbish and nonsensical nonsense , coming from Sahara reporters I doubt the authenticity of this information. 41 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by Bekwarra(m): 8:38am On Mar 17, 2015 |
They called Atiku and he started telling them everything. Nice one. 42 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by 5p1naz(m): 9:00am On Mar 17, 2015 |
why do I find it difficult to believe this article? It looks like something a 3 year old would write... 36 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by Bosville(m): 9:00am On Mar 17, 2015 |
I just hope this man won't end up like gaddafi. 6 Likes |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by Nobody: 9:01am On Mar 17, 2015 |
i have said it and will always say it...am not convinced any election will take place on March 28th...this is naija..anything can happen. Meanwhile we are waiting/watching |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by eljidy(m): 9:01am On Mar 17, 2015 |
ok |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by falconey(m): 9:02am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Thank you lalasticlala......march4buhari march 28! GOD BLESS NIGERIA 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by Misogynist2014(m): 9:02am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Sad as it may seem, I don't think Buhari has a chance of winning this election, considering the huge propaganda against him in newspapers, television stations e.t.c. Also Buhari must have shot himself in the foot by threatening to remove the office of first lady(which is the dream of every woman), as many ladies I know are afraid of voting him into power, that's 50% of all votes! Jonathan is using huge blackmail and spending a lot of money on this election(s), I don't think there is a chance of escaping violence. 5 Likes |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by Blackchampion(m): 9:02am On Mar 17, 2015 |
[s] falconey:[/s] Trash 28 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by Bsc(m): 9:03am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Wot are u talking about. 1 Like |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by Firefire(m): 9:03am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by freshness2020: 9:04am On Mar 17, 2015 |
..unfounded lies. ..give us anoda tales from moonlight. GEJ is not going anywhere.. He must finish the race till 2019...quote me and forever remain ignored.. 17 Likes |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by ebiagtales: 9:05am On Mar 17, 2015 |
GEJ till March 28, 2015 Even the Nigerian illiterates and market women are now singing GMB till 2019. My grandmother sef know say na SAI BUHARI! GOD BLESS NIGERIA! 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by Adyrin(m): 9:05am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Were yu in d meeting? How did yu know W̶̲̥̅̊ђA̶̲̥̅t was discussed? 2 Likes |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by Faraidi(m): 9:05am On Mar 17, 2015 |
falconey:Thunder fire APC with their fake news.Buhari can't match GEJ 16 Likes |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by viczing(m): 9:06am On Mar 17, 2015 |
See as sahara reporters dey lie like llai mohammed 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by Nobody: 9:06am On Mar 17, 2015 |
We must unite against every plan to scuttle our democracy by Jonathan and his cohorts, it's good their plans are being exposed on a daily basis. They come out openly, sound very confident like they would win the elections whereas deep down, they know they've lost. Their evil plans will never materialise, Elections will hold March 28 and General Buhari will win. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by RAO1(m): 9:07am On Mar 17, 2015 |
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Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by ekim004(m): 9:07am On Mar 17, 2015 |
I consulted d oracle nd it said otueke is inevitable 10 Likes |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by Tonniey(m): 9:07am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Neva again shall a dictator rule Niigeria 3 Likes |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by jauntty: 9:08am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Just give us FREE and FAIR election and let the best man win. 6 Likes |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by kizodo(m): 9:08am On Mar 17, 2015 |
[quote author=Acekidc4 post=31696782]That Clueless man again!!! O ga gan ooo!!! Lafin 1 Like |
Re: Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Atiku - Saharareporters by bimflash(f): 9:09am On Mar 17, 2015 |
I don't believe this piece of trash.. How can atiku reveal So much... 5 Likes 1 Share |
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