₦airaland Forum

dealslip:
I knew it was April fool. GEJ gave your votes a platform otherwise a lot of people would have been dead by now. If he wanted to go the route of OBJ and several Afican leaders. Do not insult him, give him his space in the annals of history. Nigerians are the proverbial children of Israel always asking for what they are not prepared for. Change yourself and your environment will change.

You guys are so deprived of common to term following the path of normalcy heroism. He should have chosen the route of Gbagbi and see what becomes of him.

galadima77:
very dry.....

You probably have no sense of humour.

Barely twenty four hours after he was defeated by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari, in the just concluded 2015 presidential election, president Goodluck Jonathan has concluded plans to resigned from office as the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

His plan to resign is coming 2 months to the end of his tenure which elapses on May 29, 2015.

Although, sources said the president’s decision to resign resulted from the shocking and unexpected defeat he suffered during last Saturday’s poll, the president in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati said the president is resigning so as to pave way for a new government which will usher in the much desired change as reflected by the electorates at the poll.

The president’s full statement reads:



Fellow Countrymen; it’s with deep sense of patriotism that I make this speech tonight. You will recall that when I was made the acting president and subsequently president due to the untimely death of president Shehu Yaradua GCFR, I had to do my best to keep the nation as one, knowing that the polity was still heated at that moment, as failure to do so would have seen the army probably striking, hence my inability to perform to your expectation. All I did during the two years period of serving out President Yaradua’s tenure was to see to the rule of law which he began till he passed away. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

When the coast was clear for election to take place, I went into the race, campaigning to all of you in your various states, soliciting for your votes. Many of you formed various groups on my behalf to woo the electorates. May I at this junction correct this belief that I initiated the “I had no shoes” mantra; on the contrary, I was shocked myself to see the campaign jingle all over the media. As a matter of fact, I was not consulted before it was done, but I realize that it was all campaign strategy aimed at appealing to your conscience. I made various promises in each of the states I visited, which was a total of ninety one (91). Dear compatriots, I have I not forgotten the promise made in any of these States.

I do not seek to be a hero among you; neither do I seek the title of statesmanship, when I don’t deserve it. I’m not unaware that you turned your back on me during the infamous January 1st 2012 fuel subsidy which was engineered by the Federal Executive Council, an action which necessarily I would not have even considered, considering that I came from the same background as you. But who was I to say no to a Harvard graduate like Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, who you all agreed is an economic guru, when she gave cogent economic reasons on why the fuel subsidy should be removed, even though I admit that I never understood what it meant. Tonight, I want to apologize for that action which I took that that caused the protests where lives were lost. I apologize to the family of Enenche Akogwu, the Channels TV reporter who died on the line of duty reporting the anger of Nigerians against the decision I took.

I feel your pain and I do believe you also feel mine. It is my sincere drive to better your standard of living that I approved the fuel subsidy decision, especially on a day when you all should be rejoicing and making resolutions for the New Year. Please forgive my being insensitive. The hallmarks of leader is admitting when they are wrong, apologizing for it and showing true signs of repentance. Yes, cabals have taken over my administrations as I have admitted over time; cabals whom I thought I could fight to a standstill, but I was wrong. How could I fight cabals like Femi Otedola, Aliko Dangote, Jimoh Ibrahim, Dantata, Chris Uba and a host of others too numerous to mention, when they all bankrolled my election? I agree that in this area I failed Nigerians; I failed you, knowing that it was your votes that brought me into power. I was not blabbing when I vowed to fight the fabrics of corruption that have eaten deep into the system, but may I tell you this compatriots; the fight against corruption can be fought only with a clean hand, which admittedly I don’t have. I’m sorry if I disappointed you.

Your complaints against Alison Madueke, urging me to fire her as Minister of petroleum is justified, and even though I truly wish to bow to your wishes, especially when glaring evidences were provided, but I truly do not have the courage to fire a kinsman, who have been a financial pillar to me and ‘bedmate’, as some of you allege, but I can sincerely say to you that they were all figments of imaginations of the media. I need not talk about Elder Orubebe; his corrupt files are on my table, but again, the same hand that held me back from firing Alison had also held me back from sacking him, but do not mistake me for gay, as I am not one. In this I know that I broke the oath of office by practicing nepotism. Once again, I apologize to all Nigerians.

Fellow citizens of our great country Nigeria, you must have observed that we are gradually winning the war against terrorism, as orchestrated by Boko Haram. Though it was not easy taking the decision to declare state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States, but send a message that we are not a nation govern by terrorists, who vowed to hold us to ransom, I had to take it. The issue of Boko Haram will be a thing of the past before the end of 2013; this I can assure you. I urge you to ignore any propaganda of the group or any other insurgent groups. We will win. Yes, we will overcome.

If there is any individual that I owe loads of apologies to, the person is Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, who I admit has not done anything to me personally to incur my wrath. Let me at this very moment state that my fight against him has been due to what my political followers in the field fed me with, as well as his misunderstanding with my wife. I have been told that he intends to slug the PDP presidential ticket with me, an action which my political friends consider an affront to me. I know I ought to have personally asked him if it was true, but due to ill advise, I overlooked it. Rotimi Amaechi, my younger brother, accept my apology. The media has not been helpful as they have blown a little squabble into a feud. To my friends in the media, please help us in mending fences not deepening it, especially the social media which has become the main source of news to Nigerians.

Tonight, and again, I say, tonight, I am stating it loud and clear that my wife is hereby banned from attending any government functions in my capacity, commission any government properties or parade herself as an elected official of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I am aware of the entire crisis that she has caused in various states that she has visited, especially her role in the catastrophe between Governor Amaechi and the presidency. While I hold my dear wife in I high esteem, I also hold the sanctity of this nation in high regards. Consequently, the Minister of State, Education is hereby relieved of his duties for personal reasons, while the Rivers State commissioner of Police, Mr. Mbu is to go on compulsory. The minister of Health is also relieved following allegations of his incompetence as former Chief Medical Director of Ebonyi State leave Teaching Hospital (EBSUTH) and his inability to quickly put an end to the Medical and Health workers strike that engulfed the country. These pronouncements take place with immediate effect.

The education travails in this country affects me just the way it affects you. My Alma Mata, University of Portharcourt is among the schools on strike and it hurts me to see it so. You wonder why I singled out UNIPORT? When I was there, I never went on strike neither do the polytechnics shut down, but today under my watchful nose, ASUP and ASUU has gone on strike the same period. I want to put an end to it once and for all, but our coordinating Minister of the economy and Minister of Finance is saying that we do not have the amount needed by ASUU, but I can assure you that we will resolve it as soon as possible.

As for the long lingering crisis in the health sector, I hereby make a pronouncement to all medical workers that the role of the chief medical director is now a position for all health workers. This is to create the much desired harmony in the health sector as we have in other climes; however the holders of MBBS will co-ordinate medical affairs during most clinical activities in the hospitals. The board of all the hospitals will be reconstituted to allow even representation of all medical practitioners. The National health bill shall be signed into law by me the moment all the grey areas are looked into and consented to by the various medical professional unions.

Compatriots, this is the solemn moment; a moment of decision. I appreciate your followership for the past four years, as individuals and a people, however I have come to the conclusion that I do no longer wish to be your president, hence I am resigning as the President and grand commander in chief of the Federal republic of Nigeria. The letter to this effect will be communicated to the Senate President.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Waking up from slumber. The president is not resigning. It is actually an April Fool Joke

Source http://abusidiqu.com/breaking-president-jonathan-set-to-resign-after-defeat-his-resignation-speech-leaks/

https://media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2014/06/FAYOSE-IN-COURT.FEDERAL-HIGH-COURT-ADO-EKITI-035-e1412150007600.jpg

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has urged Nigerians to accept the outcome of Saturday’s presidential election in good faith, saying; “the election result is the will of God and Nigerians, and all lovers of peace, progress and development of Nigeria must accept it”.
Mr. Fayose, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, hailed the resilience and commitment of President Goodluck Jonathan and Mohammadu Buhari.
The governor said the election results should not been seen as victory or loss for any political party, adding that, “To me, Nigerians and democracy won.”
He praised Nigerians for believing in the democratic process, adding that “by this election, Nigerians have shown that Democracy has come to stay in the country”.
The governor said, “I salute Nigerians, especially the great people of Ekiti State.
“I salute President Jonathan for laying the most solid foundation for democracy in Nigeria. And I salute Major General Buhari for being a resilience and dogged fighter.
“I urge Nigerians, irrespective of their ethic, religious and political affiliation to respect the outcome of the election in the interest of peace, progress and development of the country.
“Nigeria as a country is greater than any individual or group and it is my plea that no one should do anything to rock the boat of peace in the country.”

Source- http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/180357-nigeriadecides-fayose-praises-buhari-urges-nigerians-to-accept-election-results.html

Billyonaire:
Congrats to Buhari, Congrats to the APC and Congrats to all Nigerians. It's a sad moment for me, but I know its a happy moment for the majority at this moment. I hope you find what you are looking for.

Peace profound.

You are great...

Professor Jega just read out the 19 specific steps in the collation procedure. He is displaying a sheet I cant identify.

I have now received the election results from Lagos state. It was a close one!- Omoyele Sowore

Source https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154274353997837&set=a.10154122157117837.1073741826.803267836&type=1&theater

Jega is seated

INEC officials making their way into the hall. We except to begin any moment

According to ChannelsTV, journalists were denied entrance into the collation hall by security personnel.

The stage is set for the exercise according to @inecnigeria

This thread is meant for discussion of issues arising as INEC starts collation of results.

You can watch it live at http://www.channelstv.com/live/ as soon as collations commence.

Follow @inecnigeria for immediate update or check https://twitter.com/inecnigeria

pendy79:
Add Benue to your list, David Mark only delivered his senatorial District, George Akume and Barnabas Gemade delivered theirs, Civil Servants delivered for GMB in Benue.

Add Ondo to your list too, Mimiko could not influence the results outside his domain. The Election is won.by the CHANGE TEAM.

It's. Done deal. Live from the situation room.

I don't doubt this. I left St. Peters around 5pm and it seemed things were as we left it in the morning with GMB leading convincingly.

Jarus:
40% in Ekiti is good result. Fayose boasted APC won't get 25%.

The difference in absolute figure is 50k. We will recover that in Osun.

It has been recovered for in Daura LGA

Daura LGA in kastina

APC: 69632,
PDP:117

Ekiti Total Vote

APC 123,308
PDP 176,351

Nice song. Reekado Banks with his Nightingale's Kinda bass voice killed the chorus. Olamide murdered it by spitting in English and giving no damn about whom he's on track with. Wale tried but for his adulterated Yoruba. Don Jazzy isn't a dissapointment, I think he'd do better on the beat. Maleek Berry controlled the boards well. Overall, it's awesome. #Allelu

Ondo; too close to call. It's 50-50.

dipo1234:
Obama has said it all, tactically he endorsed Goodluck jonathan

Nope. He actually said in other words that by casting our votes we can stop Boko Haram. Which means by voting out a government that allowed the insurgency to fester this much before taking actions.

dolapobello1:
While the speech is very eloquent, I find it a bit hypocritical of the US to claim to be a friend of Nigeria and assume a big brother stance, when it was very quick to desert us in time of need.

However, If I correctly understand Obama's subtle nuances, from 1:50-1:53 of the video, it seemed like he was encouraging voting for GEJ. He says, "By casting your ballot, you can help secure your nation's progress". Any contrary ideas?

Did you ponder on what he was insinuating when he said "We can stop Boko Haram only when we cast our votes"?

Patience is an embarrassment to first family of this nation. This is a battle of class vs razz.

freshdude99:
Are u a multichoice feasibility engineer?

You don't need to be one to know that the station is bound to faze out in no time.

luckyboss:
How do you mean..? in terms of money or what?
Anyway no time to waste it's like you're from Mozambique.
U don't know igbo.

Ndi igbo kwenu! kwezuanu!.......

Not money. In terms of materials - movies.

lucianohase:
To be honest,they have enough materials to sustain it. After all,the english part of nollywood is filled with ibo based content/culture .Well, I'm so happy for them and since I understand and speak ibo,I don't v a problem with it.

That's the problem. Igbo station is needless so far they are fully represented in Nollywood. This new station will def faze out in not so long period.

amanze15:
typical pained hater get a life dude, has the hausa channel fazed out, smh

Hausas have materials to sustain their station. Igbos don't.

lucianohase:
Just be happy for them!

Who told you I'm not happy for them?

kaeycea:
don't you think the company has done thier feasibilty study before coming up with the decision..
Or you think this is not business... For them to have approved it means that they have seen the profitability at the top management level after thorough research

What feasibility study are you talking about. Is it not the Nigeria you and me reside? Igbos do not have materials to sustain the station. They will run out of movies to show and become boring after repeating a movie several times. From my own perspective, the station is as a result of jealous and pressure from Igbo for their station.

The station isn't going anywhere. They have no materials to sustain it.

Peak of extortion

And the audience were clapping. SMH

pendy79:
I have seen purchase of smoked plantain, corn and gala but this one goes above the normal gimmick. He got the script all wrong.

Buy vegetable, is he a goat ni? The script is to buy and eat instantly to show humility and bringing yourself to the level of ordinary people but when you go buy veggie, then you must buy pot, buy pepper, buy stove, buy onions, buy fish then enter a road side bukka and do the cooking there.

He should meet fayose and omisore for tutorial.

uzomarinze11:
When it comes to politics,political aspirants do all sorts of things to impress the masses.

Anyway who wouldn't?PDP governorship aspirant in Imo State Emeka Ihedioha was pictured in the market buying vegetables for the making of soup.

source

So this man no trust his woman and maids that he has to go buy veggie himself.

Whynotthetruth:
Do you want strong individuals or strong institutions

Only strong individuals can make a strong institutions a reality.