Nigeria’s former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a return to democratic rule following a military coup in Myanmar, Igbere TV reports.

The country’s military seized power after detaining Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and other democratically elected leaders.

In a tweet on Monday, Mr Jonathan urged the military to release the counsellor and return the country to democratic rule.

“I call for the unconditional release of Myanmar’s democratically elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.

“I stand in solidarity with democracy all over the world, and call for a return to constitutional order in Myanmar,” he said.

https://twitter.com/GEJonathan/status/1356252417474633734?s=20

Meanwhile, the top army commander has declared a one-year state of emergency.

The move follows a landslide win by Ms Suu Kyi’s party in an election the army claims was marred by fraud.

Suu Kyi, in a letter written in preparation for her impending detention, urged her supporters to “not accept this” and “protest against the coup”.

The military has already announced replacements for a number of ministers.

A 25-year-old resident, who pleaded anonymity, told the BBC: “Waking up to learn your world has been completely turned upside down overnight was not a new feeling, but a feeling that I thought that we had moved on from, and one that I never thought we’d be forced to feel again.”

Lol... Suu Kyi, the hypocrite... All these activists eh, involve them for governance small, you go see their real colors... You supported the draconian and brutal military to wage war against the Rohingya Muslims... Instead of speaking out, you either denied or supported their evil atrocities! You evil bastards! You persecuted thousands of innocent Muslims, forcing them out of northwestern Myanmar in your vicious 2016 and 2017 genocidal campaign of ethnic cleansing!

Goodluck Jonathan should allow them carry their cross and deal with their shit... The wrath of God Almighty is upon them...

May God help us all.

which country be Myanmar again ?
I'm sure still better than Nigeria

Don’t worry, why are you people rushing na! Biden will soon call for the unconditional release of bubu after he own don happen. Shameless thieves, ethnic bigot & dumb-brute tyrant

Is that how you'll call for the release of Buhari, Femi Adesina or Lai Mohammed. Bia Jona, keep kwayet!

Even the devil will vex if Lai is released. Imagine a human being contesting with Satan for the title "Father of all liars" Haba!

SilverNorGold:
Lol... Suu Kyi, the hypocrite... All these activists eh, involve them for governance small, you go see their real colors... You supported the draconian and brutal military to wage war against the Rohingya Muslims... Instead of speaking out, you either denied or supported their evil atrocities! You evil bastards! You persecuted thousands of innocent Muslims, forcing them out of northwestern Myanmar in your vicious 2016 and 2017 genocidal campaign of ethnic cleansing!

Goodluck Jonathan should allow them carry their cross and deal with their shit... The wrath of God Almighty is upon them...

May God help us all.

God no dey sleep

Bros live matter for Mathew

Has bubu said anything about this....

Ohhhh...is he back from his home visit

Uncle Jona, Nigeria and the world respects you but at this moment, you need to learn to keep mute. Every country has a right to their future. UAE has no democracy but has been progressing for decades.
If I were you, I will be like Ned Nwoko, get myself a fresh damsel and enjoy the rest of my retirement.

She lost the World Respect when she defend the Army's in Rohingya Genocide Case...

Military is taking over for a year, just hope they release her and let her leave .... probably seek asylum in another country

Good one gej

Jonathan and diplomacy, Oga Jona you no understand their matter for there o, my prayer is whatever will help the people there to put them in right path is welcomed...

My brothers abeg tell Baba Gej to call for Buhari we're tired...we no do again!

Jonathan d gentle man is a failure, although he is better than buhari ,Nigeria deserves better than both

Loud it....
There is no compromise to Democracy.
Proactivity Leads To Productivity!!!!

We Moooove

@SeniorWriter

Funny.

Nice one oga jona
But I was also expecting your strong warning for Donald Trump when he was doing anyhow

Country no dey ever finish for this world which one be Mayanma again

Jonathan which one be your own for inside

This cannot happen in naija

Oshey.
By the power conferred in Mr Ex President, oya release the Suu Kyi

staying in this unknown country will be better off than Nigeria

They are just going to listen to him?

You can’t call for a better governance in your country .. be there & be forming global peace ambassador...

ShackWes:
which country be Myanmar again ?

I'm sure still better than Nigeria

Shut up!!

Every country is better than Nigeria naa,why don't you go to Pakistan or Afghanistan.

In fact Syria will be the best for you

This year and wahala just be like Dangote and blanket wey no dey cover n.yash finish.

Myanmar has being living under the shadow of the military since 2010 when they last military government was over turned but with the help of China they military gained influence and military men held key position in the government, when attempt came to cut them off they performed a coup,



Lesson to Nigeria

Military men powers should end in the barracks

To much Power corrupts

As what?

If the demo is not crazy enough why not try something else..


Same should be done in any thiefing democratic government.

Nonsense!

ShackWes:
which country be Myanmar again ?

I'm sure still better than Nigeria

No they are shit ass poor like the north, their houses look like huts and the good houses use those old rusted zinc roofs I have some friends there

ShackWes:
which country be Myanmar again ?
I'm sure still better than Nigeria

It better than nigeria na for sure. Myanmar known as Burma befor

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