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The former president emphasised the critical role of leadership at all levels of government, urging leaders to implement policies and projects that promote unity over short-term praise.

Former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, has stated that Nigerians are more loyal to their ethnic nationalities than to the country which has prevented a collective approach to move Nigeria forward.




Speaking at a forum in Effurun, Delta State, Jonathan disclosed the importance of the federal legislators also seeing themselves as representatives of the entire nation rather than their individual states or ethnic groups.



"You are a member of the Nigerian National Assembly, either the Senate or the House of Representatives. You are not a member of the assembly of your people at the state assembly," Jonathan stated.




"We must begin to take the whole country as our people if we are to get out of this quagmire."



"Nigeria is not the only country with multiple nationalities, but it remains a place where people have yet to see themselves as common citizens of one nation. As long as this persists, genuine development will remain elusive.



"After over 100 years of amalgamation, Nigerians should have recognized the benefits of unity, especially given our geography and ecological diversity," he said.



"Yet, from that time to now, we have failed to develop the sense of unity required to see ourselves as one.

“Currently, the forces pulling us apart are too strong. We must weaken the divisions along ethnic and regional lines and embrace the idea of a united nation.



“We are more loyal to our ethnic groups than to the nation. Nigeria, as it stands, is a collection of small ethnic nationalities, each prioritizing its interests. Over time, the divisions between these groups have only deepened.

“Other countries with diverse nationalities have managed to overcome these barriers, evolving into unified nations. Until we achieve this transformation and break down these ethnic boundaries, progress will remain elusive,” he stated.



The former president emphasised the critical role of leadership at all levels of government, urging leaders to implement policies and projects that promote unity over short-term praise.



“Under the constitution, it’s straightforward to appoint one minister per state, given there are 36 states. However, it becomes more complex when appointing heads of agencies and parastatals, as this often attracts accusations of favoritism or nepotism,” he explained.

https://saharareporters.com/2024/11/27/nigerians-are-more-loyal-their-ethnic-groups-nigeria-ex-president-jonathan-calls-unity

He hasnt said anything Special and thats more of human Nature

Clan, tribal and ethnic loyalty is the reason why England and the rest of the UK are being recognised as independent Nations

Aside the Olympics, each goes into every competitions with their respective flags and not with the British Union Jack


Its called Territorialism. In fact, Since 300 BCE, the Sparktans and the Athenians(under Alexander the Great Reign) have been fighting tribal war till now and thats in the first most educated country of the world(Greece)

This guy is right but some of the people are more liberal than the rest

In Nigeria, We all know the most heterogenous region, and we know the homogenous one too and NO, it has nothing to do with Lagos

You're more likely to find more than 20% Non-SW person in other SW states, bar Lagos



During the 2023 Election, PBAT had just 57% percent of the total votes in the SW. The least among all three major candidates in their home region

One clown had 95% across his 5 states in his home region(Thats a very tribal region statistically)

Me o, I'm more Nigerian than I'm Yoruba.

No reason am.

Ex President spoke very well but he displayed his usual lack of depth with his assertions.

1. He claimed he has not read about the amalgamation of Nigeria. How can a former President say this?

2. He said Nigeria is now more divided than ever? What was is role during and after his presidency to unite Nigerians. Sidon look?

3. From the swamps in the south to the Sahel savanna can anyone point out any legacy project left behind by Jonathan to realize or develop the enormous potential of the available Natural resources in the regions?

Of course

Truth.. but watch them attack him..

GEJ shading those tribalistic beings.. the ronus.. that was actually ban .. but brought back by their god

Reality over propaganda

gasparpisciotta:
Ex President spoke very well but he displayed his usual lack of depth with his assertions.

1. He claimed he has not read about the amalgamation of Nigeria. How can a former President say this?

2. He said Nigeria is now more divided than ever? What was is role during and after his presidency to unite Nigerians. Sidon look?

3. From the swamps in the south to the Sahel savanna can anyone point out any legacy project left behind by Jonathan to realize or develop the enormous potential of the available Natural resources in the regions?

A typical Yoruba being..

God bless Nigeria

This statement by Jonathan is tantamount to a pot calling kettle black

Yes of course. Why should I be more loyal to Nigeria than my tribe? Who Nigeria epp?

Goodluck Jonathan is right, you can easily tell from appointment of individuals into government offices.

EmperorCaesar:


This guy is right but some of the people are more liberal than the rest

In Nigeria, We all know the most heterogenous region, and we know the homogenous one too and NO, it has nothing to do with Lagos

You're more likely to find more than 20% Non-SW person in other SW states, bar Lagos



During the 2023 Election, PBAT had just 57% percent of the total votes in the SW. The least among all three major candidates in their home region

One clown had 95% across his 5 states in his home region(Thats a very tribal region statistically)

Same region gave Jonathan majority of their votes , they did same for Obasanjo

EmperorCaesar:


This guy is right but some of the people are more liberal than the rest

In Nigeria, We all know the most heterogenous region, and we know the homogenous one too and NO, it has nothing to do with Lagos

You're more likely to find more than 20% Non-SW person in other SW states, bar Lagos



During the 2023 Election, PBAT had just 57% percent of the total votes in the SW. The least among all three major candidates in their home region

One clown had 95% across his 5 states in his home region(Thats a very tribal region statistically)

the wise men are always from the East,so when it comes to choosing with sense the East will always want a better president for Nigeria because if you elect people like buhari and Tinubu,you don't expect the leadership of a priest

As well as their Federal Government, that’s where it all comes from. Any nation that consistently murders merit on the altar of catchment and federal character to appease tribal sentiments like Nigeria does, has no business asking loyalty from the common man who is always adversely affected.

Nlfpmod, Yoruba lokan .