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Funny And Embarrassing Quotes By Nigerian Politicians by Nobody: 6:02pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
But guess what, this article is NOT about the elections, STILL about politics. Specifically, about some politicians and their quotes that have already made history (but not in a desired way). Some of them were funny, the others – embarrassing and strange… 1. “We want to thank the President for bringing Facebook to Nigeria” – Information Minister Labaran Maku. The official dropped this remark December 20, 2010, while speaking during Goodluck Jonathan’s ‘Facebook’ book launch in Lagos. Although Maku tried to thank GEJ for introducing social networking to Nigerian politics, the phrase immediately turned into a social joke. 2. “With all due respect, if Jesus Christ could come to the world and be the chairman of INEC, any election he would conduct will be disputed.” – Olusegun Obasanjo OBJ said this in 2010 in Abuja reacting to the removal of Professor Maurice Iwu as INEC chairman. Unsurprisingly, he came under fire over the statement as Nigerians accused the former President of blasphemy. 3. “Over 70% of what they call corruption in Nigeria, is mere common theft. – Goodluck Jonathan This one was shortly tagged “stealing is not corruption”. President said this in May, 2014, during the Presidential Media Chat. Reactions were not long in arriving, as the comment went viral immediately. Twitter and Facebook users joked that now they were relieved to know that there was no corruption among Nigerian politicians… only mere stealing. 4. “God is a democrat, does not support rigging but if you rig and succeed, that means God approves of it.” – Jonah Jang Plateau State governor made the statement in May, 2013, after having emerged the chairman Nigerian Governors’ Forum. Jang insisted that God helped him defeat his major opponent, Rotimi Amaechi. 5. “Ojukwu is a great man,he died but his manhood lives on” – Patience Jonathan. Of course Dame Patience put a noble meaning into the word “manhood”, however Internet users did not miss the opportunity to have a good laugh upon hearing it. It is worth mentioning that the First Lady is often attacked in social media over grammatical blunders in her speech. 6. “Go and die” – Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole said to a widowed woman The incident happened as the woman knelt before Oshiomhole begging for her little means of livelihood to be saved. After which he shouted out the infamous phrase. Not funny at all, which was immediately noticed by Nigerians. The video of the great humiliation surfaced online and got people furious. Soon the governor apologized to the widow, donated N2 million to her and offered help with employment. 7. “My fellow widows…” another pearl from Patience Jonathan as a special treat This way the First Lady started her speech in March, 2011, as she addressed women who lost their husbands. 8. “I will not die. I drink bottled water. You do not drink bottled water.” – Rotimi Amaechi Rivers State governor went emptional during his last year’s rally speech held in Port Harcourt. And now we can only guess what Nigeria will be recalling from the 2015 electoral campaign, years later… |
Re: Funny And Embarrassing Quotes By Nigerian Politicians by INTROVERT(f): 6:03pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
Lalasticlala please |
Re: Funny And Embarrassing Quotes By Nigerian Politicians by Nobody: 6:03pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
The lady above me has something to say |
Re: Funny And Embarrassing Quotes By Nigerian Politicians by RICKYMARIO(m): 6:05pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
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Re: Funny And Embarrassing Quotes By Nigerian Politicians by Misternas89(m): 6:06pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
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Re: Funny And Embarrassing Quotes By Nigerian Politicians by Upnepaa(m): 6:08pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
You have to seperate the goat from the yam,or else the goat will eat the yam (GEJ) 1 Like |
Re: Funny And Embarrassing Quotes By Nigerian Politicians by fatdon2(m): 6:11pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
"We want to thank the
President for bringing Facebook
to Nigeria.” – Information Minister,
Labaran Maku. (2009) “I will rather kill myself than commit suicide.” – Dame Patience Jonathan (2010) "Na only you waka come? Diaris God o!" - Dame Patience Jonathan (2014) "Boko Haram has restricted my movements within Nigeria. Why are you asking me to go Chibok? Will that #BringBackOurGirls? - President Goodluck Jonathan (2014) “Nigerians, don’t panic. Terrorist attacks are everywhere … maybe it is our turn.” – GEJ cc lalasticlala |
Re: Funny And Embarrassing Quotes By Nigerian Politicians by STANPASQUAL(m): 6:13pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
On behalf of my MB, I donation my space!! |
Re: Funny And Embarrassing Quotes By Nigerian Politicians by ApcSucks: 6:36pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
INTROVERT: I dey use u knw fp |
Re: Funny And Embarrassing Quotes By Nigerian Politicians by Pebcak: 6:45pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
There is no amount of manipulation SS and SS can do to rig this election more results are still coming from the North even the BIBLE SAID FEAR NORTH-- OLUSEGUN OBASANJO aka EBORA OWU I ALWAYS REM KANOS RESULT FROM THE LAST ELECTION |
Re: Funny And Embarrassing Quotes By Nigerian Politicians by killercute16(m): 6:52pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
1. My Husband and Sambo is a good people 2. The President was once a Child and the Senators were once a Children 3. My Fellow Widows 4. A Good Mother takes care of his Children 5. The people sitting before you here were once a Children 6. Yes we are all happy for the effort,it is not easy to carry second in an international competition like this one - Addressing Press men after Female Under 19 Fifa World Cup |
Re: Funny And Embarrassing Quotes By Nigerian Politicians by richidinho(m): 6:54pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
President Mitchell of Western Germany Abacha was not kworupt |
Re: Funny And Embarrassing Quotes By Nigerian Politicians by successismine(f): 6:56pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
i dey my own dey chop my finger na im i c wetin wan kill.me wit laugh.smh |
Re: Funny And Embarrassing Quotes By Nigerian Politicians by Optional2(f): 6:58pm On Jun 29, 2015 |
K |
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