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58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by Okimski(m): 5:18am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Fifty-eight years ago, former President Goodluck Jonathan was born in Otueke, a predominantly fishing community, presently in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. On that fateful Wednesday of November 20, 1957, baby Jonathan was born into the family of Mr. Lawrence Jonathan. His mother is Mrs Eunice. Rising from what he (Jonathan) has always described as a journey from ‘grass to grace,’ the son of canoe makers, rose from a Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State to becoming Nigeria’s President, the highest office in the country. Jonathan, who held sway as the country’s No. 1 citizen for 60 months/24days (5 May 2010 – 29 May 2015) is many things to many people. For instance, recently, Jonathan who led the Commonwealth international observers team to monitor the Tanzanian general election held on October 25, 2015, was described as ‘a hero of free and fair election in Africa,’ having contributed largely to the successful conduct of the election which was declared peaceful, free, fair and credible by international observers. Basking in the euphoria of the high respect they have for Jonathan, particularly for making that unusual and unprecedented sacrifice to concede defeat to his opponent, General Muhammadu Buhari (now President), The Daily News of Tanzania, in an editorial before the election, titled, ‘Salutary lessons for Tanzania from Nigeria’s latest elections,’ paid glowing tributes to Jonathan. The newspaper commended him for taking his defeat in the last presidential election “in all magnanimity,” stressing that, “Jonathan may very well have averted bloodshed that is characteristic of incumbent leaders who cling in power tooth and nail, fang and claw! What lesson is there in this for us in Tanzania, pray?” The paper maintained: “It is generally admitted that the election in Nigeria was unprecedentedly free, fair and transparent, whereby the opposition candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, won the Presidency. What is more remarkable is that the incumbent president who sought re-election, Goodluck Jonathan, … most graciously accepted the results promptly! “Oh, I don’t know beyond the fact that Tanzania could tragically do worse if it fails to dedicatedly take a leaf out of Nigeria’s newest book on elections!” Similarly, the Guardian of Tanzania, in its own editorial entitled, ‘High profile figures among observers will add credibility to poll process, results’, poured encomiums on the former Nigerian president, describing him as a democrat who has pointed the way forward for the rest of Africa. The Guardian further wrote that “Jonathan’s voluntary handover of power to the opposition wrote a new chapter for Nigeria’s democracy, given the fact that it is rare for sitting presidents in Africa to hand over powers to winning opposition parties.” Against this backdrop, Vanguard captures 58 quotable quotes of Ex-President Jonathan as he clocks 58. Quote 1 The stronger the boat of (democracy), the more it is able to meet the challenges of its voyage and deliver on its promise to citizens. Quote 2 The air of freedom we breathe today is the result of the sacrifices of thousands of pro-democracy activists, human rights campaigners and others who organised as civil society. Quote 3 My political ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian. Quote 4 No minister will be allowed to go on a mission of endless search for solutions. Quote 5 In the comfort of our offices, let us not forget that majority of our people live below the poverty line. Quote 6 Terrorism has no conscience and spares no one. Quote 7 Any society or country that closes the vital valves of its democratic space cannot develop at a reasonable pace Quote 8 Where there is no opportunity for one man one vote, there will be no accountability and no responsibility. Quote 9 Democracy is a journey that every nation mindful of advancing the liberty of its citizens must undertake. Quote 10 Nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian. Quote 11 Our votes must count! One man, one vote! One woman, one vote! One youth, one vote! Quote 12 Nobody should rig for me. I am assuring Nigerians that though I am contesting, nobody must manipulate votes in my favour. Our votes must count. Quote 13 I congratulate the candidates of the other political parties. I regard them not as opponents but as partners. Quote 14 In presenting myself for service, I make no pretense that I have a magic wand that will solve all of Nigeria’s problems or that I am the most intelligent Nigerian. Quote 15 I have come to launch a campaign of ideas, not one of calumny. I have come to preach love, not hate. I have come to break you away from divisive tendencies of the past which have slowed our drive to true nationhood. I have no enemies to fight. You are all my friends and we share a common destiny. Quote 16 Democracy calls for sacrifice and tolerance an open ear and a strong voice. Quote 17 For the PDP family, the contest for party offices does not produce winners and losers. Quote 18 I believe in the politics of give and take. Quote 19 Separation of power is not separation of government. Quote 20 We are all Nigerians and I will be a President to all. This is the new dawn we crave Quote 21 Our unity is firm, our purpose strong, our determination unshakable. Quote 22 Being a Nigerian is a blessing (and) a great responsibility. Quote 23 We have a duty to be loyal to our country. Quote 24 If God did not will it we will not be Nigerians. Quote 25 Our founding fathers… did not dream of a country where neighbours and friends would exchange bullets in place of handshakes. Quote 26 I prefer to see the silver lining in the dark cloud rather than the dark cloud in the silver lining. Quote 27 We may not have overcome our challenges, but neither have our challenges overcome us. Quote 28 We are not sworn enemies… We are neighbours who sometimes offend each other, but can always sit down to talk over our differences. Quote 29 Over-dependence on oil has put an unpleasant bracket in our national economic freedom. Quote 30 Economic diplomacy does not need to be a zero-sum game where the gain of partner automatically translates to the loss of the other. Quote 31 Peace and security are the barest irreducible conditions for social and economic development. Quote 32 I am loyal to Nigeria’s economy. I don’t have accounts or property abroad. All my children live and school in Nigeria. Quote 33 The time of lamentation is over. This is the era of transformation. This is the time for action. Quote 34 Cynicism and scepticism will not help our journey to greatness. Let us all believe in a new Nigeria. Quote 35 The goal of achieving positive macroeconomic stability is no end in itself. Quote 36 I have no intention to inflict pain on Nigerians. To save Nigeria, we must all be prepared to make sacrifices. Quote 37 While we may not have landed a spaceship on the moon or developed nuclear technology, our inventors and innovators have made globally acknowledged contributions Quote 38 Transformation in my view simply means taking what you have and making the best of it and in so doing produce results that can bring about a paradigm shift. Quote 39 I want to assure Nigerians that crude oil is not our ‘Black Gold.’ The real ‘Black Gold’ of Nigeria are her people and they can grow in value from gold to diamond via education. Quote 40 We must quickly move away from partisan battlegrounds and find the national common ground. Quote 41 Let me put you on notice: the assignment of offices is not an allocation of privileges. Quote 42 Nigeria is a nation of resilient people. We will never yield to the forces of darkness. Nigeria will never ever, disintegrate. Quote 43 The quality of governance is as good as the quality of the civil service. Quote 44 The best advertisement for good governance is its positive expressions of happiness in the lives of the governed. Quote 43 In my early days in school, I had no shoes, no school bags. I carried my books in my hands but never despaired; no car to take me to school, but I never despaired. There were days I had only one meal but I never despaired. I walked miles and crossed rivers to school every day, but I never despaired. Didn’t have power, didn’t have generators, studied with lanterns, but I never despaired. In spite of these, I finished secondary school attended the University of Port Harcourt and now hold a doctorate degree. Quote 44 I was not born rich and in my youth, I never imagined that I would be where I am today, but not once did I ever give up. Quote 45 As the most populous black nation on earth it seems our manifest destiny is to champion the cause of African emancipation and integration. Quote 46 African renaissance remains an unfinished business, but the work that remains should not stop us from focusing on new priorities and challenges. Quote 47 I am happy that the black man has put the shame of dispossession behind him and is moving on. Quote 48 The dark patches in the Niger Delta will give way to light. Quote 49 On the football field, nobody cares who scores for Nigeria. You can be a Musa or a Moses; you can be a Christopher or a Mustapha, nobody cares. Quote 50 We have a duty to stand firm against those who threaten the sovereign integrity of the Nigerian state. Our will is strong, because our faith lies in the indivisibility of Nigeria. Quote 51 Nigerians are peace-loving people; these sad events perpetrated by those who do not wish our nation well have not changed the essential character of our people. Quote 52 No matter what it takes, we will win this war against terror. Quote 53 Africa must declare an end to the era of self-inflicted wars and conflicts. Quote 54 Africa must turn its begging bowls into baskets of prosperity and opportunity. Quote 55 It is the supreme task of this generation to give hope to the hopeless strength to the weak and protection to the defenseless. Quote 56 We must develop a democratic culture in which the will of the people will be treated as sacred and be immune to subversion by anti-democratic elements. Quote 57 As we strive to advance our democratic development, there will be times when our will shall be tested, our patience provoked and our belief questioned. Quote 58 The beauty of democracy is that its practice is never final and always has room for improvement no matter how old a democratic society may be. Where we falter we must not fall. When we are weak, we must not surrender. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/11/58-quotable-quotes-of-ex-president-goodluck-jonathan-58/ 3 Likes
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Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by ItsMeAboki(m): 5:22am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Ok. Abeg summarize and check whether those bombshells: Stealing is not corruption and America will know, also dey there. 1 Like |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by madridguy(m): 5:24am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Arrange the lines properly bro. 1 Like |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by Paschal001: 5:28am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Nice |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by Fynpatra(f): 5:32am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Yea dahs ma president... Pls padon me to say only president without EX cos todae is his bday and we gat no fuel in dis country...cos of d dullard administration...MR Probe.. HBD SIR... 2 Likes |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by Okimski(m): 5:32am On Nov 20, 2015 |
CAN YOU BEAT THAT? Quote 32 I am loyal to Nigeria’s economy. I don’t have accounts or property abroad. All my children live and school in Nigeria. 2 Likes |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by Warlord3000(m): 5:33am On Nov 20, 2015 |
This OP almost got me blinded.. Whatever happened to line spacing, numbering and paragraphs na |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by Nobody: 5:37am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Help me ask that dullard, from daura weda Im don get quote before. it will be very difficult for him to have one, because to speak mek person hear, na big problem.. this man don disgrace Nigeria, so tey I don't know what to type again.. Now take a look at this : I am for no body and am for everybody. abeg Lalasticlala na quote be that? Maximum respect for Gej. 2 Likes |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by northvietnam(m): 5:40am On Nov 20, 2015 |
quote of our new commando ..... I am for no body and am for everybody(which reflected during nomination of his kitchen cabinet) cant do much cs am old, how I wish I was President before now The president of west Germany.,,... fellas you can add your own quote of our new NTA,CNN,Ait ,Gtc,IMT GCFR of Nigeria |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by eye4eye: 5:43am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Okimski: Very big lie. Jonathan has a daughter in Los Angeles living like a queen in a serene environment with her husband. Her name is Faith Osakwe. She just delivered a baby at UCLA hospital just three months ago. Some of you need to shut up promoting this thiefing hopeless man some of you call "hero". I'm glad he's gone and never coming back. He said he doesn't have a house overseas, who paid for the house Faith lives in the US? Who paid for the house his fat son and teenage daughter currently live in London? By the way, he moved his kids to London in January 2015. 1 Like |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by 175(m): 6:05am On Nov 20, 2015 |
APC is not happy with this |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by Franzeez(m): 6:15am On Nov 20, 2015 |
eye4eye: Dont lie or say what you cannot prove in the name of politics. It is a wide known fact that this mans Kids study in Nigeria? No matter the hate you have for GEJ, your great grand children will remember his name and won't even remember yours, they will study it in school as part of History that from 2010 to 2015 the president of Nigeria was GEJ, in 100 years time, they will still teach this fact in class while for you and i, our history is done and dusted. Let us strive to attain success, put all these energy or lies and blackmail to hard work. 4 Likes |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by eye4eye: 6:18am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Franzeez: Throw emotion away and come back to your senses. The fat son and teenage daughter are now in London. They are there with their biological mother. I once had picture of the house Jonathan bought for his daughter in Los Angeles. Let me dig it out and surprise you. Jonathan bought the house Faith currently lives in Los Angeles, CA. Pick one below: https://www.naij.com/352440-president-jonathan-allegedly-moved-children-to-uk-over-insecurity.html http://naijagists.com/president-jonathan-relocates-family-children-to-london-uk-over-boko-haram-threats/ http://e247mag.com/jonathan-visits-kids-in-uk-relocates-family/ http://jide-salu.com/2014/12/29/is-this-a-hint-president-jonathan-goodlucks-children-have-relocated-to-the-uk/ Below is picture of Jonathan daughter (Faith Osakwe) house in Los Angeles.
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Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by OrlandoOwoh(m): 6:34am On Nov 20, 2015 |
59. "Where is Gwoza sef"? 60. The increase in the number of private jets shows that our economy is growing. |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by cyberdurable(m): 6:51am On Nov 20, 2015 |
luv u sir |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by Nobleking2000(m): 6:59am On Nov 20, 2015 |
eye4eye:I have no choice than to say that either you inherited stupidity and foolishness or they have gotten to legendary status that you cannot control them. But try to hide when you are online. Back to what you posted should he stop his daughter and her husband from living in LOS ANGELES because he is the president. Are you doubting the fact that his children are living and schooling in NIGERIA. |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by neolboy(m): 7:03am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Perfect gentleman |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by permsec: 7:03am On Nov 20, 2015 |
eye4eye:You have issues with proper understanding. Is every occupant of a building in london the owner? The lady you mentioned got married and the husband resides there, will he stay in the US and his wife lives in Nigeria? Prior to her marriage she lives in Nigeria! anumanu. Btw, PMB's quote; I will I will I will I will I will I will I will I will 1 Like |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by eye4eye: 7:05am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Nobleking2000: You are baba were asinwin |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by sgjhdag: 7:05am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Very big lie |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by eye4eye: 7:06am On Nov 20, 2015 |
permsec: Ori tie ti baje. Olori ibu nie |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by Okimski(m): 7:12am On Nov 20, 2015 |
eye4eye:He made the statement before Faith got married |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by jammyunn(m): 7:16am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Wow...Good man. The only president to make it
clear that elections should not be rigged for him.
The only president that can boldly say he won an
election in Nigeria clean and clear. Also, the only
president whose family were totally based in the
country for work or study! |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by anomsodi(m): 7:36am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Hmmmmmmm |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by snika: 7:50am On Nov 20, 2015 |
No. 3 is the best. Viva GEJ! Happy birthday! |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by permsec: 8:06am On Nov 20, 2015 |
eye4eye:ori e o pe. ma rori ko to soro. alaye baje! |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by Franzeez(m): 8:16am On Nov 20, 2015 |
all rubbish eye4eye: |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by simpleseyi: 8:40am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Stealing is not Corruption. How much did Jim Nwobodo stole (sic)? Money not up to the price of a Peugeot and Buhari regime send him to jail. Is that good enough? — Enugu, 9 January, 2015 If somebody tells you that the best way to fight corruption is to arrest your uncle or father and show him on television, well, you won’t stop corruption, you will even encourage corruption. – Lagos, 8 January 2015 Since we came on board, have you suffered? Do you need to bribe someone before you get fuel? — Lagos, 8 January 2015 Are the above unfortunate statements in the list? If not, then you have quoted rubbish and needs your head examined. |
Re: 58 Quotable Quotes Of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan @ 58 by collinsVP: 9:07am On Nov 20, 2015 |
Happy birth day to the immediate past commander in chief of the armed forced who doubled as the chief executive officer of federal republic of Nigeria. Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. WLLNGod'sgrace. I make a wish that God, in this day of GEJ's birthday, to grant his successor PMB the ingenuity to deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians in Jesus name amen. |
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