FG Calls Disparaging Comments By US Congressman Sadly Out Of Tune With Reality

The Federal Government has described as sadly out of tune with reality the published letter from US Congressman Tom Marino to Secretary of State John Kerry, asking the US to withhold security assistance to Nigeria on the strength of some imaginary infraction by the Buhari Administration.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said Congressman Marino was poorly informed about the issues he commented on, wondering why he did not take the pains to get first hand information from the US Embassy in Nigeria or any other credible source before engaging in what is nothing but a ‘propaganda of his own imagination’.

The Minister said by asking the US to refrain from selling warplanes and other military equipment to Nigeria based on a faulty premise, the Congressman has demonstrated a poor understanding of global security issues.

‘’Insecurity anywhere is insecurity everywhere. Had Congressman Marino understood this, he would not have made the kind of call he made concerning the US security assistance to Nigeria. The Boko Haram insurgency that Nigeria has decisively dealt with under President Muhammadu Buhari is not just a Nigerian problem but a regional and international crisis,’’ he said.

Alhaji Mohammed said Congressman Marino definitely did not have Nigeria in mind when he wrote that the US should withhold security assistance to Nigeria until President Buhari ‘demonstrates a commitment to inclusive government and the most basic tenets of democracy: freedom to assemble and freedom of speech’.

''An Administration that operates purely on the basis of respect for the rule of law and a strict adherence to constitutional order is not one to deny the citizens of their constitutionally-guaranteed rights. This Administration therefore does not need the goading of Congressman Marino or anyone for that matter to do what is right.

''Concerning running an inclusive government, had Congressman Marino done his home work before dispatching his letter, he would have realized that no part of the country is left out in the distribution of political appointments, for example, or in the appointment of Ministers, which was done in accordance with the Constitution that mandates that the President must appoint at least one minister from each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

''Had the Congressman sought information from credible sources before engaging in a flight of fancy, he would have been presented with a comprehensive information on the appointment of CEOs for Federal Government’s parastatals, agencies and commissions that shows that the appointments were almost evenly matched along the line of the six geo-political zones in the country: With the North West having 51, North Central 46, North East 45, South East 41, South West 45 and South South 45,’’ he said. ‘’The Congressman may wish to note that each geo-political zone comprises 6 states, with the exception of North West (7) and South East (5).’’

The Minister described Congressman Marino’s description of the Administration’s anti-corruption efforts as ‘selective’ as a tired argument that clearly shows that the US lawmaker must have appended his signature to someone’s concocted line.

''That line was invented by those seeking to cause an unnecessary distraction from the Administration’s anti-corruption efforts, and it has been roundly rejected. Congressman Marino’s decision to exhume the dead postulation without an iota of proof is a reflection of whose side he has taken in the ongoing efforts to rid Nigeria of corrupt elements. Needless to say that the anti-corruption battle will continue unhindered, irrespective of whose ox is gored. And in this fight, only the guilty needs be afraid,’’ he said.

Alhaji Mohammed said Nigeria is delighted that US Secretary of State John Kerry, to whom the Congressman addressed his letter, is more knowledgeable, better briefed and definitely more hands on concerning Nigerian issues.

Segun Adeyemi
SA To Hon Minister of Information and Culture
Abuja
4th Sept 2016

cc; Lalasticlala,mynd44

Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2016/09/fg-calls-disparaging-comments-by-us.html

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Just as Buhari's government is out of tune with the sufferings and complaints of Nigerians.

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The Minister described Congressman Marino’s description of the Administration’s anti-corruption efforts as ‘selective’ as a tired argument that clearly shows that the US lawmaker must have appended his signature to someone’s concocted line.

''That line was invented by those seeking to cause an unnecessary distraction from the Administration’s anti-corruption efforts, and it has been roundly rejected. Congressman Marino’s decision to exhume the dead postulation without an iota of proof is a reflection of whose side he has taken in the ongoing efforts to rid Nigeria of corrupt elements.

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Nice one for US Congress man Marino. It's just the expected response from a no good government. Lai can attack the person of the congress man all he wants, but the discussion has now started. Thank God.

Fantastically incredibly corrupt and out of tune Government

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Nice one for US Congress man Marino. It's just the expected response from a no good government. Lai can attack the person of the congress man all he wants, but the discussion has now started. Thank God.

What discussion. Bros... Russia, Turkey, China, Ukraine, Belarus, Greece will be happy to sell weapons to Nigeria.

People around the world like associating themselves with this country because it is the only nation in Africa with the potential to run things in Africa.

No nation has the numbers, economic potential and achievements like Nigeria. I repeat no nation. Dont' deceive yourself , the will keep coming to pay homage and cut underground deals to ensure their position.

Lie Mohammed should shut that dustbin he calls mouth!!! I blame the gullible for electing old unintelligent folks with outdated mode of thinking. Buhari and his backward ministers are allergic to sound knowledge!

Liar Mohammed doing what he knows best, lying. How come he didn't touch about other points raised by the Congressman? The Shiites and IPOB killings which is the main reason why he's calling for the US government to withhold its assistance. He should respond to all points raised.

For the so called anti-corruption war, the congressman wants to know why only the opposition party members are targeted whereas there are bubu's buddies who are being shielded?

They keep using ministerial appointments to justify their nepotism. If the constitution didn't state that ministers must come from the 36 States would he had considered the 5%ters? 122 appointments, 77 from the north, ahhhh... diaries God ooo.

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Lie Mohammed is the one out of tune with reality. The congressman made reference to Amnesty reports

LoveDecay:


What discussion. Bros... Russia, Turkey, China, Ukraine, Belarus, Greece will be happy to sell weapons to Nigeria.

People around the world like associating themselves with this country because it is the only nation in Africa with the potential to run things in Africa.

No nation has the numbers, economic potential and achievements like Nigeria. I repeat no nation. Dont' deceive yourself , the will keep coming to pay homage and cut underground deals to ensure their position.

Who our number don epp? And what achievements are u talking about?

The FG unleashed blood thirsty military men on civilian protesters. This is 2016, there is evidence of this everywhere. The military killed aggrieved Nigerians under the direct watch of Buhari's Government. What is Lai Muhammed saying?

Let the truth be told.


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVR8vNfz2g0

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