Our attention has been drawn to statements by the Director General of the General Ibrahim Babangida campaign organisation, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, to the effect that the Presidency is after his life.

He is also alleged to have said that there is a plot to kidnap his son, as a means of forcing him to abandon the Babangida campaign. Obviously, these are lies, and it beats us hollow what Dokpesi stands to gain by them beyond introducing chilling and quite sinister dimensions to the contest for the presidency in 2011.

Nigerians know those who are the "Masters" in the art of political violence and it is not President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Nigeria had enough of such deadly power games under the jack boots of dictators past, and in embracing democracy and freedom, we have said a resounding NO to them once and for all.

Nigerians are also aware of the inclinations of the political family Dokpesi belongs to in the South South, and their past roles as purveyors of violence and political “militancy”.  Everyone knows that Jonathan has never been associated with such distasteful things.

We also note Dokpesi’s claim that the tax authorities are after him, and ask that he nurses no fears since we assume he has been paying his taxes as at when due. We are after all, a law abiding society, and no one should fear the taxman if their taxes are up to date. Making unsubstantiated claims would not stop the tax authorities from doing their jobs.

This is our position. And we stand resolutely by it.

Ima Niboro
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, to the President.
11th September, 2010.

df2006:

and don,t forget to pay your staff, while you, re at it.

Solomon227:

I have warned this ignoramous called Dokpesi he has to b sure he has no skeleton in his cupboard b/4 going against GEJ. Unlike IBB who is enjoying 'immunity' based on commonsensical respect from GEJ, Dokpesi go hear wehn.
Please I want to appeal to d militants please leave his family out of diz ooo. U can go after Dokps and his master in the Minna hill. I will borrow from the bank to pay u for IBB head

STACYM:

seconded

df2006:

Our attention has been drawn to statements by the Director General of the General Ibrahim Babangida campaign organisation, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, to the effect that the Presidency is after his life.
He is also alleged to have said that there is a plot to kidnap his son, as a means of forcing him to abandon the Babangida campaign. Obviously, these are lies, and it beats us hollow what Dokpesi stands to gain by them beyond introducing chilling and quite sinister dimensions to the contest for the presidency in 2011.

Nigerians know those who are the "Masters" in the art of political violence and it is not President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Nigeria had enough of such deadly power games under the jack boots of dictators past, and in embracing democracy and freedom, we have said a resounding NO to them once and for all.

Nigerians are also aware of the inclinations of the political family Dokpesi belongs to in the South South, and their past roles as purveyors of violence and political “militancy”.  Everyone knows that Jonathan has never been associated with such distasteful things.

We also note Dokpesi’s claim that the tax authorities are after him, and ask that he nurses no fears since we assume he has been paying his taxes as at when due. We are after all, a law abiding society, and no one should fear the taxman if their taxes are up to date. Making unsubstantiated claims would not stop the tax authorities from doing their jobs.

This is our position. And we stand resolutely by it.

Ima Niboro
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, to the President.
11th September, 2010.

source http://www.saharareporters.com/press-release/kidnap-threat-against-dokpesi-tissue-lies-let-him-pay-his-taxes-%E2%80%93jonathan-fires-back

Solomon227:

I have warned this ignoramous called Dokpesi he has to b sure he has no skeleton in his cupboard b/4 going against GEJ. Unlike IBB who is enjoying 'immunity' based on commonsensical respect from GEJ, Dokpesi go hear wehn.
Please I want to appeal to d militants please leave his family out of diz ooo. U can go after Dokps and his master in the Minna hill. I will borrow from the bank to pay u for IBB head

No violence in elections, its not right.
Dokpesi has a right to support whosoever he choses--that's called democracy. Any attempt to shut him up is undemocratic.
I support Jonathan, and will probably contribute to his campaign if needed, but this idea of using a governemnt paid presidential spokeman to answer every political rant against a candidate who has not even "officially" declared his interest is wrong.
This is the time for one of the million plus one Jonathan/Sambo for president groups to speak up and defend their principal.

Solomon227:

@ Naijaking
Im sorry violence against IBB will be celebrated by all and sundry even in the grave (Vatsa, MKO, Dele Giwa). He deserves no pity from any1. I cant wait for GEJ to give him more political punches. Honestly I have to admit GEJ is either weak or must be a very patient man with strong self-control.

The problem with this kind of behaviour is you could simply be legitimising the actions of some from other parts of the country who also have other reasons to use violence. Who is to say Boko Haram can not wake up tomorrow and say violence against the Jonathan campaign is also legitimate because they do not approve of his candidacy? Who is it down to, to measure what violence is noble and which is'nt?

Let us be careful because at the rate we are going, we may end up with an ungovernable country after the election. Does Somalia or Rwanda come to mind here? Folks must be careful . . . . . . the best place to reject IBB is with your votes at the poll.

Solomon227:

@ Naijaking
Im sorry violence against IBB will be celebrated by all and sundry even in the grave (Vatsa, MKO, Dele Giwa). He deserves no pity from any1. I cant wait for GEJ to give him more political punches. Honestly I have to admit GEJ is either weak or must be a very patient man with strong self-control.

@ Naijaking
Im sorry violence against IBB will be celebrated by all and sundry even in the grave (Vatsa, MKO, Dele Giwa). He deserves no pity from any1. I cant wait for GEJ to give him more political punches. Honestly I have to admit GEJ is either weak or must be a very patient man with strong self-control.

df2006:

jonathan,s greatest strength lies in his perception of being weak. rivals and foes keep underrating him, of cause at their own peril.

Ibime:

Dokpesi wants to use his media outlet to whitewash IBBs sins. He should be prepared to face the backlash. And BTW, unless Dokpesi can prove that Jonathan is behind JRCNs threat, he has no case.

whose duty is it to provide security for all Nigerians

Solomon227:

GEJ can only provide security for Dokpesi but cannot pay his tax for him

Ibime:

Dokpesis allegations are cynical and devious. He is just making political capital out of an "independent" threat to his life. JRC have been threatening individuals independently for years. Last year there was a threat against certain South South senators for voting against a bill which was not in SS interest. Even GEJ had his Bayelsa country home firebombed by MEND (a member of JRC) in 2007