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I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by Okimski(m): 5:27pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
Remarks by His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria The Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Atlanta, on Thursday 14th, January, 2016. Protocols I thank the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, for inviting and honoring me today, and especially so, as this invitation comes right about the period when the world stands still in recognition of the selfless sacrifice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. When we think of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), it is virtually impossible to separate this worthy body from its founder, the late great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, or from epoch making landmark events of the American Civil Rights movement. I am pleased to know that the Southern Christian Leadership Conference is not just one of the great American institutions, it is also one of her more potent vehicles for the advancement of liberty and freedom for all God’s people. For that, I also commend Charles Steele for his leadership and commitment to peace and justice nationally and globally. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s principles of non violent protests played a great part in the independence movement in my native country Nigeria and indeed throughout Africa as a whole. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr witnessed the British Union Jack being lowered in Ghana in 1957 when Ghana became the first Sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence, an action which set off a positive chain reaction all over the continent. In 1963, Ambassador Leslie O. Harriman, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, who prosecuted our anti apartheid strategy at the UN, testified of the support he received from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in kick starting that noble effort. Suffice to say that the efforts of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in advancing Liberty and equal rights transcended national boundaries. Speaking for my foundation, the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, I must say that I have been inspired by this great man and the worthy institutions and legacies he left behind and I am further inspired to continuing doing good and advancing human freedoms just by being present here today. My personal takeaway from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, is service to God and the brotherhood and equality of all men before their Creator. In keeping with that, I have learnt not to look up to any man, except he is taller than I, or to look down on a fellow mortal, except I am admiring his shoes. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famously said: “Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice. Justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love”. Those words helped me deliver on my stated promise to deepen democracy in Nigeria and in the process demonstrate through action that nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian. Once again, I thank the Southern Christian Leadership Conference for having me. May God bless you and continue to raise up from among you men and women who will continue in the footsteps of your worthy forebears. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/01/15/i-have-learnt-not-to-look-down-on-a-fellow-mortal-except-im-admiring-his-shoes-jonathan/
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Re: I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by donbenedict(m): 5:28pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
Tell me something... |
Re: I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by Okimski(m): 5:31pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
My man my man, yes oo nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian. |
Re: I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by vedaxcool(m): 5:33pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
He who is down fears no fall and is probably to low to look down at anyone. enjoy your retirement. 1 Like |
Re: I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by Tunami(m): 5:34pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
caveat emptor |
Re: I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by satelliteDISH(m): 5:35pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
Na now you come understand say looking down on Amechi was the biggest mistake you made on your political career life. Sorry Sir, experience they say is the best teacher. 1 Like |
Re: I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by Adminisher: 5:36pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
vedaxcool: After we recover our money. |
Re: I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by omenka(m): 5:39pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
I knew this since I was in primary 4, yet this man is knowing it after over 50years!! They call him El No Clue for a good reason. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by tsdarkside(m): 5:40pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
this guy still dey talk??.....hahahaha... ....he bring me to laugh like shekau.... ...bunch of clowns... |
Re: I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by mazzi: 5:48pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
Oga jona my man,I love you sir but you and shoe thou |
Re: I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by Goke7: 5:52pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
Gej telling lies up and down, truly he does not look down on any mortal after it took him 3 weeks to believe that the chibok girls were kidnapped. Of course his ambition was not worth any blood but surely it worth billion of dollars mr fortunato 1 Like |
Re: I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by GANJAFARMER: 5:55pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
Goke7:I heard your new Messiah in Aso Rock just found the girls - Wasn't that part of the campaign slogan? 2 Likes |
Re: I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by tpiah2: 6:06pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
true, when you look down on people you are looking down on yourself. 1 Like |
Re: I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by ejiinii: 6:34pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
This are the kind of thread you always comment we have serious national issues like fake budget from buhari and dollars going for 300$ you will not comment only to come here and insult the new Mandela of Africa omenka: 3 Likes |
Re: I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by drss(m): 6:46pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
''I have learnt not to look up to any man, except he is taller than I, or to look down on a fellow mortal, except I am admiring his shoes.'' ~ Goodluck Jonathan. my best quote for 2016! God bless GEJ! 2 Likes |
Re: I Have Learnt Not To Look Down On A Fellow Mortal — Jonathan by drss(m): 6:51pm On Jan 15, 2016 |
satelliteDISH:has buari dullard found d missing budget |
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