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PoliticsPadded Budget: Lawmakers Fume, Tear Obasanjo Apart by masterblogger(op):
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has come under attack following his
recent comment that the National Assembly was filled with rogues and
armed robbers.

Obasanjo had after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari given his
opinion on the alleged padding of the 2016 budget in the House of
Representatives.

He said the budget padding crisis rocking the House of Reps, vindicated his
position on the conduct of the lawmakers.

Olusegun Obasanjo said the National Assembly was filled with rogues
In a swift reaction, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Culture and
Tourism, Senator Matthew Urhoghide (PDP, Edo South), said the Senate
deserves and demands an unreserved apology from Obasanjo for casting
aspersions and denigrating their individual integrity.

READ ALSO: There are no men of integrity in National Assembly – Obasanjo

“I believe former President Obasanjo has premised his denigrating
comment on the on-going sordid accusations on 2016 budget between Hon
Abdumumuni Jibrin, the erstwhile chairman, House of Representatives
Committee on Appropriations and the leadership of the House of
Representatives. What is going on in the media is indeed disgraceful if
actually the mentioned House members did the padding of the 2016
budget ,” he said.

On his part, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, the Senate deputy minority leader,
said the former president had no moral right to speak on corruption or
condemn others for corruption.

Also speaking, Joan Onyemaechi Mrakpor, the member representing
Aniocha/Oshimili federal constituency of Delta state, said if the lawmakers
were rogues as Obasanjo claimed, they would have collected his
gratifications and amended the constitution for his third term bid
“They would have taken the benefit of what would have come to them for
amending the constitution for our father to remain in office for 12 years ,”
she noted.

Reacting to Obasanjo’s comment, the chairman of the Senate Committee on
Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, said the
way the former president was going about the whole thing was not good.
He described Obasanjo as elder statesman and a father and should act as
such.

“With this position in the society, he should invite the leadership of the
National Assembly, raise issues with them and advise where necessary.
He should be able to manage the situation by advising both the Executive
and the Legislature. He is a father to all, he should not blow up issues at
the moment. We all need one another for the development and growth of
this country,” Anyanwu explained.

On his part, Ehiozuwa J. Agbonayinma, the member representing Egor/
Ikpoba federal constituency of Edo state, said calling members of the
National Assembly thieves was Obasanjo’s personal opinion.

He said: “I will want him to face the real issue which is that under his
watch, Chief Bola Ige and Chief Harry Marshal were killed .”
Agbonayinma asked the former president who allegedly parades himself as a
saint to account for the $16 billion power project fund and numerous tax
payers money that were allegedly wasted during his administration.

“It was under his watch that money meant for us to have constant power
supply was wasted and Nigerians were shortchanged. Nigerians can attest
those that are criminals, rogues and thieves and those that are not. “The
former President had all the ample opportunity to make Nigeria among the
leading nation but unfortunately he didn’t use the time that God has given
to him to ask for forgiveness that during his time thousands of Nigerians
were killed ,” he added.

The House of Reps has been entangled in crisis over the alleged 2016
padded budget.

Following his removal as the chairman of the House of Reps Appropriation
Committee last week, Adulmumin Jibrin, has been hurling accusations at the
leadership of the House . He revealed how 10 standing committees secretly
injected constituency projects worth N284 billion into the 2016 budget
without the knowledge of the House.

He also claimed that the speaker, Yakubu Dogara; his deputy, Yusuff Lasun;
the whip, Ado Doguwa and House minority leader, Leo Ogor, supervised the
insertion of N40billion into the budget at a secret location.

Source: https://www.naij.com/904250-padded-budget-lawmakers-reply-obasanjo-give-lashing-life.html?f&poster=15996

Jobs/VacanciesRe: First And Second Job Through Nairaland, Resume Today by masterblogger(m): 9:39am On Jul 26, 2016
There is a difference between work and job
PoliticsRe: How Buhari Plans To Renew Peace In Niger Delta - Adesina by masterblogger(m): 8:31am On Jul 26, 2016
excuses.

off course you won't forget about the past , , . austerity measure continues
EducationRe: ABU Zaria: One Of The Finest Universities In Nigeria (pics) by masterblogger(m): 11:05pm On Jul 24, 2016
JohnieWalker:
I won't insult you back I don't insult people online y don't you insult me face to face
I never insulted you and if I have am sorry . but if you really want to fight me am ready, just tell me where we will me and I will clear your doubt . #irefusetobeintimidated
EducationRe: ABU Zaria: One Of The Finest Universities In Nigeria (pics) by masterblogger(m): 4:01pm On Jul 24, 2016
JohnieWalker:
lies they have been producing thieves as president. Largest library ke what happened to UNN library. My lecturers nor VC never schooled there
OK. Ode! Onukwu!
EducationRe: ABU Zaria: One Of The Finest Universities In Nigeria (pics) by masterblogger(m): 12:44pm On Jul 24, 2016
To other haters,

you call the largest university in sub Saharan Africa a glorified secondary school?
you call aschool with the largest library in west Africa a glorified secondary school?
you call a school that has produced the most presidents in Nigeria a glorified secondary school?
you call a school that has produced more governors and senators etc a glorified . . . ...
Most VC and HOD in other universities have attended ABU either for their BSC, MSC or PhD.
EducationRe: ABU Zaria: One Of The Finest Universities In Nigeria (pics) by masterblogger(m):
traware:
I am lying?To what end?All the locations I've mentioned in my posts don't exist in that glorified secondary school ABU Zaria?I received my toilet paper certificate from that sh.ithole and high-tailed the fuck_ out of there.Haven't been back since and not interested in going back for any thing.Like I said,like many Nigerians,you are already used to mediocrity that's why you keep defending garbage
From your pains, three things are certain. it's either you graduated with a third class, a pass or you were withdrawn. #just an observation though .

To other haters,

you call the largest university in sub Saharan Africa a glorified secondary school?
you call aschool with the largest library in west Africa a glorified secondary school?
you call a school that has produced the most presidents in Nigeria a glorified secondary school?
you call a school that has produced more governors and senators etc a glorified . . . ...
Most VC and HOD in other universities have attended ABU either for their BSC, MSC or PhD.

Please you all should you your head
CrimeRe: NURTW Officials Chase Driver Of 18-seater Bus To Death In Ibadan (photos) by masterblogger(m): 5:38pm On Jul 19, 2016
Why will NORTH be chasing cars, that's dangerous. Even if they haven't paid their levies or don't have their papers. After all federal and state government is owing and the president papers are not complete as well.

please this is not a political comment oh
CrimeSuspected Assassins Attack, Leave Paramount Ruler For Dead In Bayelsa by masterblogger(op): 5:24pm On Jul 19, 2016
A group of suspected assassins on Tuesday reportedly attacked a prominent ruler in Bayelsa state.

The ruler, the Ibedaowei of Oluasiri clan, Chiefson Awululu was attacked at about 2:30am at his residence in Yenagoa, the state capital.

Reports say the assassins scaled the fence of his private residence and broke through a burglary proof door into his bedroom.

They reportedly inflicted multiple machete cuts on him.

The said assassins were said to have returned at about 5am, but the paramount ruler as at then had been rushed to an undisclosed hospital.


Source: http://dailypost.ng/2016/07/19/suspected-assassins-attack-leave-paramount-ruler-dead-bayelsa-photos/

PhonesRe: Pls Help. How Can I Share Data On My Mtn Sim by masterblogger(m): 6:18am On Jul 11, 2016
who MTN epp?
FamilyRe: Whatsapp Dp About To Crash My Sisters Marriage . Pics by masterblogger(op): 8:57pm On Jul 10, 2016
double0seven:
The OP or poster is a liar. This is just a fabricated story. She says she didn't cook for her husband for three days and she was in the house. She didn't mention herself lacking food.

But forget that. See another topic, posted by the same OP.Read and see another even more fantastic story posted by same lady

https://www.nairaland.com/3024933/april-fool-ruined-relationship

she's a fabricator of threads just to laugh & have fun
what's this fool saying? kids everywhere. Who jokes with such a sensitive issue.

Please !
PoliticsRe: Obiano And Wife At Catholic Church In Lagos - Photos by masterblogger(m): 2:47pm On Jul 10, 2016
computerboy:
You still go ahead to make yourself a fool. Ofcourse whenever you argue with anybody from the SW they all claim indigenes of lagos even when some of them haven't been to lagos but then are you seriously comparing anambra to lagos? If lagos started same way anambra started, I bet even ekiti would be better than them.

You're talking about a state that has been the capital of Nigeria. A state with international airport, seaport and major borders where imported goods comes from. A state where almost all multinationals have their headquarters. A state with the highest population. Why won't they have the highest revenue?

Now lemme tell you about anambra. Anambra was created in 1991 when Enugu became a separate state. Of course Enugu state took the whole amenities the state had, being that Enugu was the former capital of Anambra. Enugu took the airport, the federal university amongst others.

The new Anambra was built from the scratch. Even without any seaport, airport or a major border, We still hold the biggest market in West Africa. Even without oil and big companies having their headquarters here, we never lacked. Our poverty ratio is still one of the lowest.

You should be ashamed of yourself comparing anambra to lagos. For the two states to be comparable is even a thing of shame to lagos.
you are such an intelligent boy , also full of wisdom. I love the way you analysed the whole issue. thumbs uo
FamilyRe: Whatsapp Dp About To Crash My Sisters Marriage . Pics by masterblogger(op): 2:38pm On Jul 10, 2016
jusRadical:
What if the woman is really a psycho?
what Is that suppose to mean. Won't take that nonsense from you please. Kids everywhere
FamilyRe: Whatsapp Dp About To Crash My Sisters Marriage . Pics by masterblogger(op): 12:06pm On Jul 10, 2016
[quote author=Nelito1472 post=47392341][/quote]Why are the men supporting the man's action. That's pathetic . It seems all men are the same

#angrywithallmen
CelebritiesRe: Fans Bombarded Halima Abubakar With Their Penis Photos, Actress Cries Out by masterblogger(m): 11:17am On Jul 10, 2016
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FamilyRe: Whatsapp Dp About To Crash My Sisters Marriage . Pics by masterblogger(op): 9:28am On Jul 10, 2016
bolseas:
lol.... she refused to cook his food for 3 whole dayz? now she is behaving like a psycho. lol... just kidding o. what If he used the picture of an ex girlfriend, wetin go happen?

Back to topic, before he used the dp, were they having issues? were they quarreling?
from what I sensed , they were
FamilyRe: Whatsapp Dp About To Crash My Sisters Marriage . Pics by masterblogger(op): 8:12am On Jul 10, 2016
mostyg:
Are they married for over 20 years? May be he is justing using it as one of those quotes.

The husband may mean the quote as it may apply to him.The wife needs to demand for an explanation and the explanation will determine who should really apologize.

As a married man, I would never be carefree posting such quotes. Thats too much a sentence to spite a partner.
He meant it. In fact he has refused to delete the post.
FamilyRe: Whatsapp Dp About To Crash My Sisters Marriage . Pics by masterblogger(op): 8:12am On Jul 10, 2016
mostyg:
Are they married for over 20 years? May be he is justing using it as one of those quotes.

The husband may mean the quote as it may apply to him.The wife needs to demand for an explanation and the explanation will determine who should really apologize.

As a married man, I would never be carefree posting such quotes. Thats too much a sentence to spite a partner.
He meant it. In fact he has refused to change his dp
FamilyRe: Whatsapp Dp About To Crash My Sisters Marriage . Pics by masterblogger(op): 8:10am On Jul 10, 2016
shaiba:
Have they been married for twenty years? Is she a psycho?... just wondering.

If the answer to the first question is yes, then it was his choice to marry her the way she is, she should be happy to be the one who helped him overcome his difficulties in life and still alive to remain married to her twenty years and still counting.

Tell your sis to cook a very delicious meal and celebrate her husband.

It takes a psycho to know a psycho, married to one and overcome life difficulties for twenty years.

E no easy!!!!!
thanks
CareerRe: Do Investigative Journalism Still Existing In Nigeria? by masterblogger(m): 6:57am On Jul 10, 2016
Am still trying to comprehend the title first
FamilyRe: Whatsapp Dp About To Crash My Sisters Marriage . Pics by masterblogger(op):
Why are the men supporting the husbands action. That's pathetic . It seems all men are the same.

They are all trying to put the blame on my sister It's OK if he had told her she is a psycho at home but telling the whole world, family and friends is just uncalled for and the kids in naira land are supporting him. please .

MOD Please move this to front page so that matured people can comment.

Thanks

#angrywithallmen. #allmenare the same
FamilyWhatsapp Dp About To Crash My Sisters Marriage . Pics by masterblogger(op): 6:19am On Jul 10, 2016
Nairalanders please kindly advice me on a urgent situation.

I travelled to my sisters place to spend the sallah break with her family, from the very first day of my visit I sensed that things were not normal; they were virtually faking every smile and obviously waiting for me to go back. I pretended not to care. . .. . .na family issue.

Just this morning at exactly 5:50 a.m, hell let loose, they were raining insults at each other. The major problem was that her husband posted a DP on WhatsApp that got her angry and she refused to cook for 3 days insisting that he must apologise.

Please don't mind the typo error's I typed it in a rush and with a sleepy eye. I was dreaming of my dream man when they woke me up.

Please what's the best way to handle this issue. Please treat as urgent .

See picture below

PoliticsRe: Fayose Dances At Solidarity Rally By Conference Of Ekiti Private Sector Unions by masterblogger(m): 8:48am On Jul 09, 2016
Please what is this government fighting . . .

Seems like they just want to silent all opposition, once you say anything against this government they will send EFCC against you. This is contrary to Jonathan administration.

I won't be suprised if EFCC come for me simply for speakjmg my mind cuz I heard theve started monitoring people's IP address.

Please whoever can reach this people should tell them that Nigerians are hungry and angry. No food, water, LIGHT, security: NOTHING IS WORKING. Though they said Jonathan government was corrupt but we were eaten well.

abegiiii
PoliticsFayose Bombs Buhari, Revives President Wife’s Role Bribery Scandal by masterblogger(op): 7:28am On Jun 21, 2016
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday
revived a controversy surrounding the role played
by Aisha, President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, in
the messy bribery scandal involving U.S.
Congressman, Williams Jefferson.
Mr. Fayose distributed a link to the U.S.
Department of Justice Web site holding court
documents where Mrs. Buhari was alleged to have
transferred suspicious funds to a convicted former
American congressman, Williams Jefferson.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary,
Idowu Adelusi, Mr. Fayose said President Buhari
was far from being a clean man.
“Even the President cannot claim to be an angel,”
the governor said, in reaction to the freezing of his
Zenith Bank account by the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission.
“The estate he built in Abuja is known to us. His
wife was indicted over the Halliburton Scandal
(sic). When that American, Jefferson, was being
sentenced, the President’s wife was mentioned as
having wired $170,000 to Jefferson. Her name was
on page 25 of the sentencing of Jefferson. We can
serialize the judgment for people to see and read.”
The governor’s Special Assistant on New Media,
Lere Olayinka, later circulated links to and copies
of the court document detailing Mrs Buhari’s
mention in the scandal.
The documents showed that in some of the exhibits
tendered in convicting Mr. Jefferson of bribery, a
Mrs. Buhari was mentioned as transferring
$170,000 to the American politician using a firm as
proxy.
“Government Exhibits 36-87 (6/26/02 $170,000
wire transfer from account in Nigeria in the name
of Aisha Buhari to an account in the name of The
ANJ Group, LLC, identifying “William Jefferson” as
Beneficiary),” the U.S. Government Sentencing
Memorandum said on page 22.
Mrs. Buhari could not be reached for comments. And Presidential
spokesman, Femi Adesina, declined comments, saying he would
need to check the documents himself before issuing an official
statement.
Mr. Fayose’s comment sparked a recollection of how Mr. Jefferson,
between 2000 and 2005, used his position as member of the U.S.
House of Representatives to offer illegal services to private
companies for cash rewards.
Mr. Jefferson and his family, according to U.S. authorities, received
about $367,500 through through his firm, ANJ Group, for services
rendered to iGate, an American broadband technology provider.
An indigenous firm, Netlink Digital Television, had signed a joint
venture with iGate to set up digital satellite TV and broadband
Internet services in the country. NDTV was owned by Oyewole
Fasawe, a PDP chieftain at the time.
Mr. Jefferson was contracted to help promote iGate and NDTV
partnership in Nigeria.
Following a lengthy trial, Mr. Jefferson was convicted in 2009 and
sentenced to 13 years in prison.
Although Mr. Fasawe was arrested in 2005 by the EFCC, he was
never convicted.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar were also said to be a person
of interest in the allegations.
A report released by the EFCC on June 22, 2006 about the bribery
scandal indicated that the commission investigated accounts held by
Mrs. Buhari, including one she had with Citizens Bank.
A 2007 New York Times’ article detailed how Mrs. Buhari told an
acquaintance in Washington that she was a daughter of a former
Nigerian head of state and a friend of Mr. Jefferson.
“As the pair struck up a conversation and subsequently became
friends, Mr. Assiba, then a security guard, said she told him that her
father was the former military ruler of Nigeria, Gen. Muhammadu
Buhari, and that her American friends included politicians like Mr.
Jefferson of Louisiana.”

PropertiesRe: How Does This Spetic Tank Work? by masterblogger(m): 6:19am On Jun 17, 2016
IT'S SEPTIC not spectic
PoliticsRe: Jonathan: I Did Not Leave Empty Treasury by masterblogger(op): 7:26pm On Jun 07, 2016
hebenezher:
jeez! Are you trying to call me a pauper? Amazing! In case you don't know, I'm 200L student of achievers university, located in ondo state owo. studying mathematical science. I pay nothing less than 500 thousand naira per section, believe me dear that's almost x20 more than 4 or 5 years of your tuition fee, including your feeding money. I don't mean to constitute any form of oppression here, and I'm never the type that oppresses people unless you deserve it. If you think I'm lying quest for it. So now you've the right to keep your pauper mouth shut. Bitch
Misplaced piority, it's quite unfortunate that you are spending that much to study mathematics. 99% of most successful Nigerians are not graduate of your so called university . While you are still in 200 level, am about to round up my MSC in ABU.
Lying ode
PoliticsRe: FG Moves To Dialogue As Militants Renew Threat To Bomb Abuja, Others by masterblogger(op): 9:50am On Jun 07, 2016
tonytony208:
Scared ko

Shebi I don give you my address now? Come and drop missile now. Which one is scared again.
Lol. That's actually the address of Emeka, the guy that slept with your girlfriend
PoliticsRe: Jonathan: I Did Not Leave Empty Treasury by masterblogger(op): 9:43am On Jun 07, 2016
hebenezher:
bewildered!! So so bewildered! On how nigerians could be so gullible and believe every single gibberish that comes out from this thief/cheat called Jonathan. So absurd, gawd! Nigeria is splitting, igbos taking the side of Jonathan and hausa taking the taking buhari's side. I'm happy we yoruba are not falling for jonathan's cheap lies. Patience Jonathan was the president and not goodluck Jonathan. Jonathan caused all these problem we are facing, he's the cause and presently he's still secretly trying to ruined buhari's government for his selfish interest. As far as I'm concerned buhari is a good man, the man we want, the man we need. I'm not taking sides of either igbo or hausa, I'm a yoruba who only quests for good government. Buhari is the man. So I advice people talking trash to better keep their stnking mouth shot, as they're not smart enough to identify the better government, or might be trying to be bias. Long life buhari
wow! so you are 100% certain that Jonathan is a thief and 100% certain that buhari is an angel. speaking from your 1 room compound. I Beleive you also have the proof. pls don't be fooled by any politician. yoruba ke, Olodo nie.

ode!
Car TalkRe: How To Escape From A Sinking Car (Photos) by masterblogger(m): 6:58am On Jun 07, 2016
lol
RomanceHow Borno Ladies Use Local Incense To ‘catch’ Men by masterblogger(op): 6:43am On Jun 07, 2016
Burning incense, also known as ‘Dhukkhan’ or ‘Turaren Wuta’, is increasingly
becoming popular among ladies in Borno State, especially the Shuwa Arabs
and Kanuris who use it to attract men. Burned in a charcoal fire in a metal or
ceramic burner to warm their body, the ladies believe the scent attracts men.
The popularity of the incense has risen to the extent that even non-Shuwa or
Kanuri women use it often. The popularity has seen even married women
getting on the trend’s boat. In fact, it is difficult to see them not using
Dhukkhan, as Hajiya Ashe Al-Amin, a Shuwa Arab civil servant in the state, put
it: “Dhukkhan or Turaren Wuta is part of our life and we cannot do without it.”
She added: “If you want to marry any Shuwa lady in Borno State or Chad you
must be ready to provide Dhukkhan as one of the necessary requirements for
the marriage and the man must be ready to provide same, for as long as they
remain together.”

When asked if Dhukkhan has any power to attract men, Hajiya Ashe said there
is no magic in it. “Every person likes good things. It is the sweet scent that
attracts the men. Dhukkhan is of different types, and so also the unique
fragrance. When you burn a good combination, your husband would like to sit
near you, eating his food and enjoying your company because of the nice
fragrance. His friends will be waiting for him outside, but he won’t want to
leave you. That is the reason why we do not allow young girls to use
Dhukkhan before they marry. Men will attach themselves to them and that will
be another problem. No man can resist the power of Dhukkhan, unless they
did not mix the right combo for him,” she said.

Miss Adama Tom, a Shuwa Arab from the University of Maiduguri, said
Dhukkhan incense is a combination of selected scents that come in form of
sticks, mixed with other fragrances, originating from the Arab world. “It is
imported from Arab countries, as well as Egypt, Sudan, Chad, Saudi Arabia and
others. The combination possibilities are endless,” she said.

She added: “That is why when a Shuwa woman passes by, you will know her
class from the scent she’s wearing. It’s when [Kanuri women] realized that
they were losing their husbands to Shuwa women because of the power of
Dhukkhan that they also started using it. Now Hausa - and even Igbo women -
are using it.”

Our respondents said when a Shuwa family is marrying out a daughter, the
dowry is the first major requirement, closely followed by money to buy
Dhukkhan. “Without money to buy Dhukkhan, you can never marry a Shuwa
Arab girl,” said Miss Adama.

The incense is housed in beautifully-decorated vessels, arranged in a cupboard
or showcased in a glass case for wedding guests to see on the special day.
Even after giving birth, Shuwa women use Dhukkhan to treat themselves. Miss
Adama said after giving birth, “They will put a small amount of Dhukkhan in
hot charcoal and sit close to it and cover up with a cloth so the incense
vapours would cover them up, with the belief that it will make them healthier
and look younger, and also heal them quickly from the effects of childbirth.”
Barrister Aisha Wakil is an Igbo lady who uses Dhukkhan, as she said both
Islam and Christianity encourages the use of fragrance. “It can be used in the
bedroom, sitting room, on clothes and on one’s body, to smell nice,” she said.
Barrister Aisha explained that when the incense is burned and it fills the air
with sweet fragrance, it means a lot to a Kanuri man. “It attracts your husband
to you. It also brings joy to a Kanuri man, as even if he doesn’t have appetite
for food, the fragrance of Dhukkhan triggers him to eat,” she said.
Adam Saleh is a Maiduguri-based businessman who told Daily Trust that he
regularly gives his wife money to buy incense, because he likes it. But he
added: “That is why men should not allow their wives to use certain types of
Dhukkhan when going out, as that will attract other men.”

At the Monday Market in Maiduguri where the incense is sold in large quantity,
Chairman of Dhukkhan traders at the market, Alhaji Basiru Usman said it has
been popular for over a century. Though it is largely imported, a substantial
part of it is locally produced in the state, with patrons from all over the world.
Alhaji Usman also said: “We sell Dhukkhan in kilograms ranging from N1,000
per kilo depending on the type. People from other states, including the South,
all come to buy Dhukkhan. We have the trees used in producing Dhukkhan
here in the state but we import the perfume we use in mixing it from countries
like United Arab Emirate, Saudi Arabia, Chad, Sudan and Senegal. We have a
big market for it here though insurgency is slowing down our business.”
Fatima Bukar, 30, a Dhukkhan trader in Gwange, also produces the incense
locally, including types used as room freshener, body ointment, oil, hair cream,
and for clothes. “Young ladies that have identified men that they like will come
and I will mix Dhukkhan that they will use to ‘catch’ them. There is power in
Dhukkhan,” she smiled.

Source - http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/feature/how-borno-ladies-use-local-incense-to-catch-men/149679.html?platform=hootsuite

PoliticsJonathan: I Did Not Leave Empty Treasury by masterblogger(op): 6:34am On Jun 07, 2016
Admits he is being investigated
Bolaji Adebiyi in Abuja and Crusoe Osagie in Lagos

Former President Goodluck Jonathan monday said he did not leave an empty treasury for President Muhammadu Buhari who took the reins of government from him on 29 May last year.

“It is not true; there is no way that he (President Buhari) would have inherited an empty treasury and at the same time give bailout to the states. It’s not possible,” he told Bloomberg TV.

The former president, who also said he was under investigation apparently by the federal government, pointedly refuted the Buhari administration’s claim that he left behind an economy that was on its knees.

“Nigeria is a fairly robust economy,” Jonathan said, adding: “But sometimes, we over politicise some issues and make it look so bad. It was not that bad. Some people ask questions like I was the president of Nigeria since independence; I was the president for five years.”

The federal government under President Buhari’s watch had blamed the prostate state of the economy on its mismanagement by the Jonathan administration, stating that it met an economy battered by large scale corruption.
Many of the past administration’s senior officials have since been investigated and large sums of money recovered from them even as some others, including the National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.), are being tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Close associates of the former president, including his cousin, Robert Azibaola, his Senior Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs Dudafa Waripamo-Owei, are also under arrest and investigation, sparking speculations that Jonathan would soon be taken in.

Jonathan confirmed monday that he was indeed under investigation but refused to give further details. “Of course, obviously, I would be investigated. In fact, I am being investigated. Investigations are going on. I would not want to make certain comments because government is working,” he told Bloomberg TV.
He told the foreign electronic service that he would prefer to reserve further comments in order not to distract the government.

“It would not be proper for the immediate past president to make certain statements. I will allow the government do the work. I wouldn’t want to make serious comments on that.

“After all the investigations, the stories will be properly documented. I have just left office and I should allow the president and his team do what they think is best for the economy,” he said.

Jonathan said there was no big deal in President Buhari’s ongoing war against corruption, arguing that it was a normal past time of a fresh regime seeking legitimacy from the people.

“It is routine in Nigeria,” he said, explaining that from the collapse of the first republic to date every government had blamed corruption for the failure of the preceding administration.

According to him, “When the second republic collapsed, the military blamed corruption. If there is a major change in government, one political party taking over from another one, there must be issues.”

But he said he tackled the ill in his own way. “In the area of fertiliser subsidy, we cleaned up and the corruption was removed. I wanted to do the same thing in the oil industry but the same people who are accusing us of corruption are the very people that were frustrating it,” the former president said.
Earlier yesterday at a lecture he delivered at the Bloomberg Television Centre in London before an elite audience of Nigerian professionals, diplomats, friends of Nigeria and international investors, Jonathan highlighted his significant achievements in office, pointing to the peaceful transfer of power to President Buhari as the most remarkable.



He said as the first elected Nigerian leader to willingly hand over power through the ballot box to an opposition party without contesting the outcome of the election, he proved to the ordinary man and woman in the country that every Nigerian had a chance to be what they wanted to be.

Stating the significance of his action, he said: “I was true to my word when on March 16, 2015, just after the election, when the results were still being collated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I called my opponent, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), to concede, in order to avoid any conflict and ensure a peaceful transition of power.

“This was without precedent in my country and I am proud that it achieved my goal of no conflict arising from the result of the election.

“Some may think it is ironic that perhaps my proudest achievement was not winning the 2015 presidential election. By being the first elected Nigerian leader to willingly hand over power via the ballot box to the opposition party without contesting the election outcome, I proved to the ordinary man or woman in the country that I was his or her equal. That his or her vote was equal to mine and that democracy is the ‘government by the will of the people’, and Nigeria, and indeed Africa is ripe for democracy.”

Jonathan also called on all Nigerians to work towards consolidating democracy and winning the war against corruption, adding that he remained committed to good governance, effective stewardship and transparency.
Nigeria, according to the former president, needs deeply entrenched freedom, peace and unity to make meaningful progress.

Speaking further he said: “For this to happen, it is imperative that both the executive and the legislative arms of government institute a bill of rights. A bill of rights that will end discrimination and tribalism, and promote equality, enabling everyone to work towards the common goal for the development of the nation.”
The former president, who further highlighted the achievements of his administration, especially in the areas of agriculture, education, youth empowerment and peace building in Africa, also restated his commitments towards upholding democratic principles and energising citizen entrepreneurship and intra-Africa trade, through the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation.
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