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GEJ Finally Speaks by Rapsowdee01(m): 12:35am On Jan 16, 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. 11 Likes
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Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by Flashh: 12:36am On Jan 16, 2016 |
And so what? Was his mouth glued before? 8 Likes |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by Rapsowdee01(m): 12:48am On Jan 16, 2016 |
CC: lalasticlala, seun |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by jamesharryson(m): 1:09am On Jan 16, 2016 |
my President emeritus 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by Pidggin(f): 1:33am On Jan 16, 2016 |
He is an Icon 5 Likes |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by masterblogger(m): 1:36am On Jan 16, 2016 |
kk |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by Zzyco: 2:02am On Jan 16, 2016 |
Flashh:What this one saying, are you sleep typing? 4 Likes |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by Charliewyt: 2:11am On Jan 16, 2016 |
Thought it's a speech that has to do with #Dasukigate. |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by Nobody: 2:11am On Jan 16, 2016 |
yawns |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by Nobody: 3:24am On Jan 16, 2016 |
ANYDAY BUHARAM THE TERRORIST AND PED.DO.PHILE MAKES THIS KINDA SPEECH MAKE NIJA DEFEAT AMERICA EVEN IF YOU WRITE AM GIVE BUBU HE WONT BE ABLE TO READ IT SEF WELL THE GUY NO GO SCHOOL SHA MEANWHILE, THE ZOO MUST FALL FALL FALL OVER THE BAR THE ZOO MUST FALL FALL FALL INTO THE FIRE HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA WAITING FOR BUBU TO BE AWARDED A PEAK MILK TIN EVEN BY HIS MUSLIM BROS IN THE INTERNATIONAL SETTING HA HA HA HA HA AH NA GLO CALF ABI NA COW AWARD THE FOOL DEY GET WELL SHA NA ILLITERATE SHA SO I NO BLAME AM BUHARI IS A SCAMMER CHANGE IS A SCAM THE ZOO MUST FALL FALL FALL INTO THE FIRE THE ZOO MUST FALL FALL FALL INTO THE FIRE THE ZOO MUST FALL FALL FALL................INTO HELL FIRE...... END OF STORY 1 Like |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by Saheed9: 3:35am On Jan 16, 2016 |
He wasn't talking about our yams at all |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by vinelli(m): 4:07am On Jan 16, 2016 |
Where Patience dey abeg?? I really miss her. She lit up Aso Rock |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by OhiGentle(m): 4:12am On Jan 16, 2016 |
A very humble man 1 Like
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Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by Layolaw(f): 4:15am On Jan 16, 2016 |
He's a man of peace, but wait o! Why didnt he talk about the yam eaters now? 1 Like |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by lacasera14(m): 4:16am On Jan 16, 2016 |
It's alright 1 Like |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by Friday18: 4:20am On Jan 16, 2016 |
Hmm retracing his steps. |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by khassy(m): 5:27am On Jan 16, 2016 |
Rapsowdee01: THE BEST PRESIDENT NIGERIA EVER HEARD 3 Likes |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by ikedi94(m): 5:41am On Jan 16, 2016 |
best nigeria president ever.. 2 Likes |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by Niyil: 5:57am On Jan 16, 2016 |
Well said Dr jonathan. 1 Like |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by onatisi(m): 6:06am On Jan 16, 2016 |
Flashh:your first composed thoughts and words in a new day depicts how utterly low and dumb your brain is. Even if you wont understand the article you could have even tried to read and understand . 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by STARGREEN(m): 6:07am On Jan 16, 2016 |
Gold is of those that knows the value... even if Nig fail to celebrate you others won't fail. keep enjoying my dear Presdo emeritus 4 Likes |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by jouchmaleo: 6:10am On Jan 16, 2016 |
Can't stop loving my hero. Gej,ur enemies will crumble at ur feet. 2 Likes |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by anonimi: 6:23am On Jan 16, 2016 |
Flashh: Abeg na wetin this thing dey talk so Make you comot for road make we see way jare. www.nairaland.com/attachments/3296602_splash_jpeg9178a0de0f6929bf48fa608c16f4d671 1 Like |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by palladin: 6:27am On Jan 16, 2016 |
Ok. Let me read other people's comments |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by 201320142015ob(m): 6:38am On Jan 16, 2016 |
taken down to history |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by onatisi(m): 6:57am On Jan 16, 2016 |
Pls can someone mention any memorable intelligent quote from pmb that portrays him as a caring president ? The only one I can remember of him is this 2 Likes
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Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by vecman22(m): 7:46am On Jan 16, 2016 |
Op pls change d topic to THE THIEF HAS SPOKEN... |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by Flashh: 2:13pm On Jan 16, 2016 |
Zzyco:They sleep and type in your village. You couldn't compose a single sentence well. 1 Like |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by Flashh: 2:43pm On Jan 16, 2016 |
anonimi:Let's create sense for you. 1 Like |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by Zzyco: 2:48pm On Jan 16, 2016 |
Flashh:Yes they sleep and type in your village, because that what you re doing. What your point? |
Re: GEJ Finally Speaks by femimailbox(m): 2:52pm On Jan 16, 2016 |
Hmmmm |
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