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| Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by Depilot(m): 2:53am On Jan 25, 2012 |
(CNN) -- He is the son of a canoe-carver, a mild-mannered academic who wears a fedora but eschews the flowing robes and bombastic brashness that often characterize Africa's "Big Man" leaders. When elected president in April 2011, he was described as "Nigeria's Obama," a leader who would bring change to the oil-rich but poverty-ridden nation. His countrymen believed a divine hand orchestrated his success. After all, his name spoke of his destiny: Goodluck Jonathan. Now, just nine months after his election, Jonathan is an embattled leader whose popularity has plummeted. A Christian from southern Nigeria, he faces the challenges of growing sectarian violence and angry citizens who took to the streets in recent weeks, carrying mock coffins and placards calling him "President Badluck." http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/23/world/africa/goodluck-jonathan-profile/index.html?hpt=wo_mid |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by Lasinoh: 3:07am On Jan 25, 2012 |
His countrymen believed a divine hand orchestrated his success. I could not get past this line. *sneezes* |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by Nobody: 3:18am On Jan 25, 2012 |
chai see whitewashing and blackwashing  |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by Demdem(m): 4:59am On Jan 25, 2012 |
Embattled retardeen himself. |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by WinkWrld: 9:45am On Jan 25, 2012 |
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| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by Baawaa(m): 9:53am On Jan 25, 2012 |
Jonathan lack the spirit of leadership |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by Korrection(m): 9:54am On Jan 25, 2012 |
I believe GEJ will prove so many people wrong, time will tell, he is just calm but i believe some sacrifices need to be made to make this country a great one, everyone shine your eyes |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by nisaac(f): 9:59am On Jan 25, 2012 |
Depilot: Chai!!! See how these white rats are describing my dear country. "poverty ridden" God dey sha.[color=#990000][/color] |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by Acidosis(m): 9:59am On Jan 25, 2012 |
what is this? |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by nagoma(m): 10:01am On Jan 25, 2012 |
A kind but honest assessment actually sympathetic to the GEJ we know. |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by Acidosis(m): 10:03am On Jan 25, 2012 |
nisaac:bitter truth |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by philip0906(m): 10:05am On Jan 25, 2012 |
Korrection:until nigerians r wiped out abi? |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by nisaac(f): 10:22am On Jan 25, 2012 |
philip0906:[color=#990000][/color] Help me ask am o, Korrection: I guess you mean Human sacrifices. |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by kizito96(m): 10:32am On Jan 25, 2012 |
This is a bad profile for Nigeria's Obama |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by obowunmi(m): 10:37am On Jan 25, 2012 |
stupid article. The article provides no solution.  |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by Jaybaba(m): 11:01am On Jan 25, 2012 |
Majority of Nigerians now agree that electing Goodluck Jonathan was a mistake. The recent protests brought about by his poorly thought subsidy removal proves just how sad they are. But should mistakes be without reasonable remedy? I fail to see why Nigerians should let an incompetent regime remain four full years in the guise of patience. I propose a system where after two years, a referendum on any regime be held by an Electoral College. They will decide whether or not a govt should remain or continue. And where they say return, they will also proceed to electing another cabinet to finish the tenure. Find more at: www.blogplusxtra..com, Reasonable Remedy. |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by millionbuc(m): 11:06am On Jan 25, 2012 |
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| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by kholis(m): 11:10am On Jan 25, 2012 |
The white bastards should not cash in on our present situation and utter unwholesome statements. We must surely come off clean since we are paying today the price of our better Nigeria tomorrow. Nothing good comes easily. History teaches us that every country we now make reference to as a symbol of good governance had their own trouble times in one way or the other. Just like every other ills, corruption will fade away from Nigeria. Who believes me? |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by gokuu(m): 11:31am On Jan 25, 2012 |
GEJ and his thieving cabinet! |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by Ikology(m): 11:36am On Jan 25, 2012 |
Majority[url][color=#000099] of Nigerians now agree that electing Goodluck Jonathan was a mistake. The recent protests brought about by his poorly thought subsidy removal proves just how sad they are. But should mistakes be without reasonable remedy? I fail to see why Nigerians should let an incompetent regime remain four full years in the guise of patience. I propose a system where after two years, a referendum on any regime be held by an Electoral Colleg.Majority of Nigerians? I bet you it will start from your regime. |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by Thatdave(m): 11:50am On Jan 25, 2012 |
Korrection: Time doesn't need to tell, he has done that a million times. He always comes out the winner and the right. |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by Nobody: 11:53am On Jan 25, 2012 |
Let's pray for our president instead of crucifying him like this. Plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Baawaa: Demdem: |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by doctokwus: 11:57am On Jan 25, 2012 |
Korrection: |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by doctokwus: 11:59am On Jan 25, 2012 |
doctokwus:The only person GEJ has to prove wrong is himself |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by ochiaha1(m): 12:28pm On Jan 25, 2012 |
nisaac: No vex when those people call you, 'black Rat'. |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by akinnux(m): 12:38pm On Jan 25, 2012 |
I totally agree with the CNN assessment of the President. I have always had the premonition that Jonathan is not saviour that Nigeria needs that is why I did not vote for him. |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by Werehkpe: 12:42pm On Jan 25, 2012 |
All those criticicing and condemning GEJ will soon eat their words by the time he ends up delivering his promises to 9ja. Initially people must condemn u. Its a sign of greatness. Even Michael Jordan was described as "not good enough" in college! But guess who is the greatest Bball player ever. Time will tell. ALl we need to do is lend support to GEJ admin instead of criticizing AND DOING NOTHING as we have always done |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by thehomer: 1:08pm On Jan 25, 2012 |
I don't get it. People just keep pointing at the president forgetting that there is an entire chain which includes state governors, legislators, council chairmen etc. Do they think the president is some sort of emperor? |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by swiftycool(m): 1:54pm On Jan 25, 2012 |
"Oil rich BUT poverty ridden" only Nigeria in this world perfectly qualifies for this description. It can only happen in nations where being in Government guarantees more ridiculous fortunes than earning a honest living through hard work. Thanks to our leaders we hav come to realise that spending a billion on feeding just two dullards in Govt and their families in a year is more important than making life comfortable 4 communities of hardworking people unfortunate not to be part of d said government According to GEJ don't despair, just wait till u can join the Govt. and ull make it. Hardwork doesn't really pay |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by kokoA(m): 2:00pm On Jan 25, 2012 |
Now CNN is hitting him hard, Good! I think na him send soldiers go scatter their lagos office  |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by Ejine(m): 3:14pm On Jan 25, 2012 |
obowunmi: You mean 168 million people are just too dumb to solve their own problems that they now have to rely on Americans and CNN journalists to give them solutions via articles, because it is their duty? Okay.  |
| Re: Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria's Embattled President (cnn Special) by DisGuy: 3:21pm On Jan 25, 2012 |
Wereh kpe: this is a honest question How do you support the government, we have prayed for boko haram to repent, we have paid our taxes, we have stayed indoors, how does one support a government? |
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