Nigeria’s problem didn’t start from my regime – Jonathan

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, declared that the numerous problems confronting the nation did not start from his regime which commenced only two years ago.

He asked Nigerians to reassess their journey from independence till date with a view to ascertaining the areas where the nation had gone wrong in order to make amends.

According to the President, something must have gone wrong along the line from 1914 when the Southern and Northern Protectorate amalgamated till date, stressing that the problem of Nigeria did not start today.

“When the Priest was speaking, I started asking myself – what must have gone wrong from 1914 that the Northern and Southern parts of the country were amalgamated? They were under colonial rule since 1960 when we started governing ourselves. From 1960 to date it is about 50 years.

“I don’t think it is the two years that President Jonathan assumed the office that these problems came up. So something must have gone wrong and all of us citizens of this country must reassess ourselves, our journey from independence till date, the areas that we have not done too well in order to effect a change.

“Let us not play politics with the development of the country. Let us work hard to change our country for the better. We have no other country to go to. There was a time we had a television play where Andrew wanted to check out of the country; we are not checking out of this country, we will all stay, we will all work together, do our best to change the country for our children.”

Frank-C:
I can't seem to see where the president opined what the OP is crediting to him. Please, kindly bolden the part that declared the amalgamation a mistake to make it easier for some of us to identify at a glance.

According to the President, something must have gone wrong along the line from 1914 when the Southern and Northern Protectorate amalgamated till date, stressing that the problem of Nigeria did not start today.

“When the Priest was speaking, I started asking myself – what must have gone wrong from 1914 that the Northern and Southern parts of the country were amalgamated? They were under colonial rule since 1960 when we started governing ourselves. From 1960 to date it is about 50 years.

egift: Mr. President GEJ Speech is a Treasonable offense because not only is it insulting to the dignity of of the Nigerian State, it as well undermines the sovereignty of the nation. How can a President of our great country Nigeria say that the Amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914 was a mistake.

Do you agree?

egift: Here is the report from Vanguard:

Nigeria’s problem didn’t start from my regime – Jonathan

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, declared that the numerous problems confronting the nation did not start from his regime which commenced only two years ago.

He asked Nigerians to reassess their journey from independence till date with a view to ascertaining the areas where the nation had gone wrong in order to make amends.


According to the President, something must have gone wrong along the line from 1914 when the Southern and Northern Protectorate amalgamated till date, stressing that the problem of Nigeria did not start today.

He said: “Sometimes when critics are lambasting the government, my self as President and the governors sometimes begin to think that yes it is starting today. But what we promise Nigerians is that this country must change.

“When the Priest was speaking, I started asking myself – what must have gone wrong from 1914 that the Northern and Southern parts of the country were amalgamated? They were under colonial rule since 1960 when we started governing ourselves. From 1960 to date it is about 50 years.

“I don’t think it is the two years that President Jonathan assumed the office that these problems came up. So something must have gone wrong and all of us citizens of this country must reassess ourselves, our journey from independence till date, the areas that we have not done too well in order to effect a change.

“Let us not play politics with the development of the country. Let us work hard to change our country for the better. We have no other country to go to. There was a time we had a television play where Andrew wanted to check out of the country; we are not checking out of this country, we will all stay, we will all work together, do our best to change the country for our children.”

saintneo:

We need to be careful in deductive judgement. First, OP, GEJ never said the Amalgamation is a mistake. Instead, he said something must have wrong somewhere since the Amalgamation. Furthermore, he insists that we should look for solutions.

saintneo:

We need to be careful in deductive judgement. First, OP, GEJ never said the Amalgamation is a mistake. Instead, he said something must have wrong somewhere since the Amalgamation. Furthermore, he insists that we should look for solutions.

saintneo:
We need to be careful in deductive judgement. First, OP, GEJ never said the Amalgamation is a mistake. Instead, he said something must have wrong somewhere since the Amalgamation. Furthermore, he insists that we should look for solutions.

According to the President, something must have gone wrong along the line from 1914 when the Southern and Northern Protectorate amalgamated till date, stressing that the problem of Nigeria did not start today.

He said: “Sometimes when critics are lambasting the government, my self as President and the governors sometimes begin to think that yes it is starting today. But what we promise Nigerians is that this country must change.

“When the Priest was speaking, I started asking myself – [size=14pt]what must have gone wrong from 1914 that the Northern and Southern parts of the country were amalgamated? [/size]They were under colonial rule since 1960 when we started governing ourselves. From 1960 to date it is about 50 years.

“I don’t think it is the two years that President Jonathan assumed the office that these problems came up. So something must have gone wrong and all of us citizens of this country must reassess ourselves, our journey from independence till date, the areas that we have not done too well in order to effect a change.

“Let us not play politics with the development of the country. Let us work hard to change our country for the better. We have no other country to go to. There was a time we had a television play where Andrew wanted to check out of the country; we are not checking out of this country, we will all stay, we will all work together, do our best to change the country for our children.”

Beaf:

The OP is a known liar and dramatist.

Kobojunkie: I agree with the @OP here. This is unbecoming of a President.

What happened in 1914 happened long before he took office, and He swore an oath to Nigeria as was created in 1914, and has been since long after it was created. I am not certain why he feels now that the Nation needs to know that he does not believe in the country he swore an oath to uphold. Suggesting that the country itself is a problem is unbecoming.

Personal opinions individuals may have aside, this is unbecoming of the president of a republic.

wesley80: @OP, which reader did you use in primary school? Its obvious the one you used never had any provision for "comprehension" lessons, you deserve a refund of any fee you paid I tell u!

Hmmm ! This one enter OP, no be small . . . . Wesley . . .why na . .You wicked ooh!

egift:

Since you cannot spin this one - then attack the OP, if it does not work, post some funny pics - if it refuse to stick, associate his with you lies - and if that does not work, then call in your other usernames to mess up the place.

Beaf we all know your game from the "Defend the Indefensible 101". But the fact remains Jonathan is very devisive. And as President, his comment here in Enugu amount to a treasonable offense.

egift:

Since you cannot spin this one - then attack the OP, if it does not work, post some funny pics - if it refuse to stick, associate him with your lies - and if that does not work, then call in your other usernames to mess up the place.

Beaf we all know your game from the "defend the Indefensible 101". But the fact remains Jonathan is very devisive. And as President, his comment here in Enugu amount to a treasonable offense.

EzeUche: GEJ is right. Anyone who says otherwise is a FOOL.

andresia: I also stated the same thing saying this president is the most divisive leader we ve got in this country, only for one good-for-nothing fellow who parades himself as Beaf aka kpomo to call me a parasite why do people derive joy when evil, corruption, ineptitude and loose tongue from leaders pervade na wah o 4

wesley80:

And I'm sure if they dissect that thing on your neck you call a head, the one leader u believe engenders unity would be a certain Buhari isnt that so?

andresia:

What a silly ass you have shown yourself to be! We are talkin about the gaffe of someone who is suppose to usher the country into the promise land based on his electoral promises only for you to come up with the name of Buhari. What has Buhari got to do in this thread? how did you pass ur exams in school? What a cretin you are!!