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Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by Gbawe: 2:36pm On Jan 25, 2012 |
http://saharareporters.com/news-page/jonathan-administration-sabotages-unn-conference-honor-achebe Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor of Achebe |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by Ejine(m): 3:07pm On Jan 25, 2012 |
If this is true, then it sure is childish and pathetic of Jonathan. But hey, this is SaharaReporters, who report hit-and-miss stories sometimes, so I'll just give GEJ the benefit of doubt until I've seen this story in Vanguard, ThisDay, Punch or NEXT. |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by NegroNtns(m): 3:53pm On Jan 25, 2012 |
First, The conference organizers had earlier secured the commitment of the administration that President Jonathan or his representative would be available to kick off the conference which was scheduled for January 30 to February 3, 2012. Until the government’s decision to pull out, a presidential aide, Akachukwu Nwankpo, had been acting as Jonathan’s liaison to the organizers. . . . .they postponed Ojukwu burial from Feb 3rd to an uknown future date so there will be no conflict with attendance at this event, and now this event is also postponed. . . ? Ezioku? A source close to Professor Achebe told SaharaReporters that the novelist had not planned to be physically present at the Nsukka but was going to send a message. . . .ooh!! Then why the hullaballoo At a time when boko has its tentacles out there fishing for trouble and upset at western education principles, you want representatives of western education ideologies to come to Nigeria for a conference in which the honoree himself has stayed away for self-preservation. Really?? Its a waste to pump money, oil money for that matter, and support into a conference in which the only people in attendance will be Uwazuruike and his MASSOB folks, and then they turn literary conference into Biafran rally, . . . Kwenu! |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by muami(m): 4:20pm On Jan 25, 2012 |
If the story is true, then the govt should be commended for doing the right thing! You cannot reject a national honours from a govt on grounds of the non - performance and still rely on the same govt to sponsor an event in your honour. Indeed, if Achebe was aware that funding was to come from the govt and did nothing to stop it or withdraw from the event, then his decision to reject the national award is political and not based on principle. |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by sheyguy: 5:06pm On Jan 25, 2012 |
GEJ administration should step up from their childish 'inter-local government politics' attitude. @Negro_ntns, so Gej has given up on BH or what exactly are you trying to say? Gej shld pls step up and act up to standard, even if u don't like the man (Achebe) that does not mean the govt he represents shld be dragged so low. |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by NegroNtns(m): 5:55pm On Jan 25, 2012 |
@Negro_ntns, so Gej has given up on BH or what exactly are you trying to say? . . . . come again, what was that? You tell me, has Gej given up on bh? |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by Koolking(m): 3:29pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
I stopped taking SaharaReporters & WazobiaReporters seriously. Until this is confirmed, I reserve my comments for now. |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by silibaba: 3:30pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
well done gej. u cant plant beans and reap rice |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by Nobody: 3:33pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
Koolking: Fu-ckin hypocrite,y'all believe sahara when they got Abdul mutalab picture sha but when it doesn't suit your agenda,you scream like rabid dogs around. |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by kizito96(m): 3:45pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
That is why he is not succeeding in his programs as a President |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by PointB: 4:02pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
Sahara misreporters again. Lol |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by lagerwhenindoubt(m): 4:04pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
PointB: @BEAF, haba this multiple personality thing can be psychologically damaging oooh. take am easy but e no suppose disturb you after all GEJ is an acclaimed write himself of facebook repute !! who can top that!! Koolking: Abeg unreserve your comments let us know what you have got to say - hmmn smh |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by Dede1(m): 4:04pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
Negro_Ntns: It is good to know you keep sleepless night because of Biafra. I hope you get afflicted with hypertension due to this silly endeavor. |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by Ndata(m): 4:22pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
If the story is true, then the govt should be commended for doing the right thing! In the first place Jonathan is not the first President he is rejecting a national award from. Secondly if the University tell your they are organising a lectures in your honour do you go about asking them where they got fund from and who their sponsors are?He never intended going there in person in the first place but to sent his letter of address which is to be read there. |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by LEXYLOV: 4:42pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
Hummmm !! Interesting drama, brother against brother. I thought GEJ was an ndigbo immediate brother. How come |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by Nobody: 4:48pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
LEXYLOV: Nah for where, fisher man like that. He just used the igbo people's head to get what he wants. Abeg don't mind that fraudster. |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by mpmp: 6:43pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
so should the Jonathan Administration be paying for such things. Very soon BH will say they want their own lecture series. Besides, in these days of explosions left and right, an international gathering in Nigeria is not what we should be thinking about. BH convernts in Nsukka might just decide to bomb Chinua Achebe, and cause more katakata. |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by hbrednic: 6:43pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
absolute trash |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by Upright750: 8:06pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
This trend of Nairaland will soon be close by Government Authority because there so many lies and lack of respect for Mr President . If the president accept it all same you people will come here to start posting rubbish to say why is he doing this kind of thing when the whole Nigeria is shaking with Boko haram and co. Nigeria need to learn how to speak of President for him to have confident in us. Same Our president that supposed to Travel to Swizz cancel his trip because of the problem at hand which is the killing of Nigeria by Boko's for now i guess it's not right to host anything internationally in Nigeria until we get our ass together in your security aspect . So let leave Presdo alone. and see him as our President. he is number one citizen and deserve respect from us. I think i read here when one guy said that Mr president invited Achebe to the villa and he refuse to go and see President. now he need president help. even if your the one what will you do. |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by speeder(m): 8:26pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
what are u sayin? Chinua Achebe rejected a corrupt countries award, why would he allow a corrupt country to sponsor their program. Moroever, if u heard that GEJ was sponsoring UNN, u will b d first to say he is sponsoring a southern university. U dont really knw d reasons for his actions |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by Thatdave(m): 9:43pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
Chinua Achebe should go and sit down. |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by agabaI23(m): 10:27pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
Why should he sponsor a lecture for him after refusing national award from him. Has he suddenly changed his mind about his performance? |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by Nobody: 10:29pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
Upright750: You just blowing hot air. Anumpam |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by Thatdave(m): 10:34pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
diluminati:But its quite true. Nairaland changed over night . From being unbiased to putting question marks in topics to indirectly attack the governent. And perpetrate lies to the front page. I think Seun should reorient ASAP. |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by PointB: 11:31pm On Jan 26, 2012 |
The intention of this poster is to rouse ethnic sentiment. It's good to know that no one is falling for this childish prank! And Gbawe keep descending into the abyss of bigotry! A pit of no return! |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by Gbawe: 12:17am On Jan 27, 2012 |
PointB: Glad to note you have added mind reading to your list of dubious talents. My friend, you are simply paranoid and seeing "ethnic" enemies everywhere when, in reality, non exist. Your mind, no doubt, must be an unhealthy and confining prison of schizophrenic disconnection with reality when you can 'fathom' that "the intention of the OP is to rouse ethnic sentiment" singularly from an article supplied, to be judged on its own merit, without any influencing contribution by the OP. You need to take a break from NL. You are now paranoid schizophrenic and talking like someone who has lost the plot with how your focus is simply beyond the scope of what can be accepted , by objective minds, as discernible from what is written. It is only delusional and paranoid madmen who cannot respect the premises of speaking according to what can be proven. |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by jason123: 12:32am On Jan 27, 2012 |
Whether this is true or not, please guys, respect OUR president! PointB: How? Are you that silly? (it's a question) |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by PointB: 1:07am On Jan 27, 2012 |
jason123: Are you that stup!d? (just another question) |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by dejust(m): 4:50am On Jan 27, 2012 |
It is typicaly unethical for gorvernment to be sponsoring/promoting programes in the name of sombody who has found nothing good in that government. |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by AlexJ1(m): 9:02am On Jan 27, 2012 |
[color=#006600][/color]NairaLand now sucks! Sentiment has imprisoned reason. Pity! |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by Gbawe: 9:07am On Jan 27, 2012 |
Those criticising Achebe are simply missing the point. It is like David Cameron acting pettily and vindictively against William Shakespeare. Let us not fool ourselves. We know GEJ is a zero and a mediocrity who does not deserve his job but for the self-defeating abberation Nigeria is. Achebe on the other hand is an African icon and an exceptional talent recognised worldwide as a Master of his craft. A source of pride for Nigeria. If GEJ has even an iota of leadership dust in him then he will never stop courting Achebe and trying to get him on board even if rebuked in the past by the famous author. You must respect folks like Achebe enduringly and look at their criticism objectively if indeed you deserve to be called a leader. Great leaders do not become personally vindictive over criticism recieved - especially when it comes from other great men. Great leaders actually welcome objective criticism and learn from it to prevent failing. They should be secure enough in themselves not to take criticism from well-meaning Nigerians , like Achebe, personally. Many of us should begin looking beyond Nigeria to see how exemplary leaders behave. I mentioned it non-stop before the election that the fact not one prominent Nigerian is behind GEJ , in the category of those we all hold in highest regard , shows us glaringly what he really is. There is no nation on earth where the men and women who most exemplify talent, decency and outspoken uprightness simplify unify , as if in a trance, in their rejection of a leader. That leader should instead first look at himself - especially when it is the worst and most wicked in the land who rush to endorse and worship him. |
Re: Jonathan Administration Sabotages UNN Conference In Honor Of Achebe by safarigirl(f): 11:59am On Jan 27, 2012 |
Hmm, na wa |
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