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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State as a clear case of abuse of office and power by the three arms of Government.

Jonathan made this assertion in his speech as chairman of the annual colloquium organised by the Haske Satumari Foundation in Abuja, with the theme: “Promoting social change and development through diversity, equity and inclusion.”

Jonathan said: “As a former President and also from the Niger Delta, when the issue of suspending the Governor of Rivers State came up, I think people called on me, President Jonathan and ex-President Obasanjo to say something.

“People expected us to say something about what is happening. Of course, people don’t even know that traditionally all over the world, former presidents hardly make statements about what the current presidents are doing because of the tension it could create in the country.

“In most cases, look at America, look at everywhere…So, for former presidents to make statements …and of course, what is happening in Nigeria today regarding the situation in Rivers State is like an Indian proverb that says that if somebody is sleeping, really sleeping, you can easily wake up that person.

“But if that person is pretending to sleep, you find it difficult to wake up that person.

“The key actors in Nigeria, from the executive to the legislature, judiciary and the Senate and others are here.

“And the judiciary, they know the correct thing to do. But they are refusing to do it.

“They are pretending to sleep and waking such a person is extremely difficult because the person knows the right thing, a clear abuse of office and clear abuse of power cutting across from the three arms of government, from the executive to the parliament and the judiciary.

“And I always plead with our people that whatever we do affects everybody and sometimes we do things and we think that it doesn’t affect us.

“Why is it that our passport is not valued that much? Why is it that Nigerians are not given the kind of treatment we’re supposed to receive at international airports?

“Sometimes, we think it’s because of ‘yahoo’ boys or 419. Not only them, yes, they are part of the problem. But whatever happens in the country, decisions that are taken by the executive arm of government, decisions that are taken by the parliament and judicial decisions affect everybody.

“For example, no businessman can bring his money to invest in a country where the judiciary is compromised,

where government functionaries can dictate to judges what judgment they will give.

“No man brings his money to invest in that economy because we are taking a big risk. So whatever we do affects everybody and if we want to build a nation where children are grandchildren will live, no matter how painful it is, we must strive to do what is right.

It may cost us, but we must end the…and pay the price to insist on doing what is right.

“Whether you are holding an executive office as a president, a minister, or a governor, or a civil servant, an executive, whether you are holding an office in the parliament, Senate, or House of Representatives, whether you are a judicial officer at the High Courts or appellate courts, we must strive to do what is right. If we want to build a nation that our children would be proud of.

“As we engage in these discussions, let us remember that promoting social change is not a one-time event, but a continuous process.

“It requires our sustained commitment, collective action, and unwavering dedication to the values that promote good governance.

“Let us also recognise that social change is a shared responsibility, one that requires the active participation and engagement of all stakeholders including civil society, the private sector and governments.”

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/ex-president-jonathan-faults-rivers-emergency-rule/

Been wondering why we haven't heard from the like of Obj, Jonathan etc

“Why is it that our passport is not valued that much? Why is it that Nigerians are not given the kind of treatment we’re supposed to receive at international airports

I think it's because of the constant drug pushing case

You can't hear from obj cos he set the stage for this illegality tinubu already looks like he is not really in charge of this administration

Iance:
Been wondering why we haven't heard from the like of Obj, Jonathan etc

Ex President Jonathan is blessed with words and wisdom.
He always speak the truth which turns out or becomes a reality in years to come.

Mteeeew is like Jonathan think his opinion is important

Sad.

Wike misbehaved terribly during Buhari's 8yrs. Causing terrific chaos and unleashing personal insults on the then head of state . But no state of emergency was declared

But bombing two pipelines is not abuse of power by fubara idiot 🤡🤡🤡

Curious345:
Sad.

Wike misbehaved terribly during Buhari's 8yrs. Causing terrific chaos and unleashing personal insults on the then head of state . But no state of emergency was declared

and he even bomb pipelines 🤡🤡🤡you’re stupid

clintino700:
Ex President Jonathan is blessed with words and wisdom.
He always speak the truth which turns out or becomes a reality in years to come.

Na why he no use the wisdom rescue chibok girl why deziani have a field day plus danzuki Igbo think all Nigerians has short memory like them

"No businessman will bring his money to invest in a country where the judiciary is compromised,where a government functionary can dictate to judges what judgment they should give. No one will invest in such an economy because it's a big risk. "
-Dr Goodluck Jonathan GCFR

Great100000:
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State as a clear case of abuse of office and power by the three arms of Government.

Jonathan made this assertion in his speech as chairman of the annual colloquium organised by the Haske Satumari Foundation in Abuja, with the theme: “Promoting social change and development through diversity, equity and inclusion.”

Jonathan said: “As a former President and also from the Niger Delta, when the issue of suspending the Governor of Rivers State came up, I think people called on me, President Jonathan and ex-President Obasanjo to say something.

“People expected us to say something about what is happening. Of course, people don’t even know that traditionally all over the world, former presidents hardly make statements about what the current presidents are doing because of the tension it could create in the country.

“In most cases, look at America, look at everywhere…So, for former presidents to make statements …and of course, what is happening in Nigeria today regarding the situation in Rivers State is like an Indian proverb that says that if somebody is sleeping, really sleeping, you can easily wake up that person.

“But if that person is pretending to sleep, you find it difficult to wake up that person.

“The key actors in Nigeria, from the executive to the legislature, judiciary and the Senate and others are here.

“And the judiciary, they know the correct thing to do. But they are refusing to do it.

“They are pretending to sleep and waking such a person is extremely difficult because the person knows the right thing, a clear abuse of office and clear abuse of power cutting across from the three arms of government, from the executive to the parliament and the judiciary.

“And I always plead with our people that whatever we do affects everybody and sometimes we do things and we think that it doesn’t affect us.

“Why is it that our passport is not valued that much? Why is it that Nigerians are not given the kind of treatment we’re supposed to receive at international airports?

“Sometimes, we think it’s because of ‘yahoo’ boys or 419. Not only them, yes, they are part of the problem. But whatever happens in the country, decisions that are taken by the executive arm of government, decisions that are taken by the parliament and judicial decisions affect everybody.

“For example, no businessman can bring his money to invest in a country where the judiciary is compromised,

where government functionaries can dictate to judges what judgment they will give.

“No man brings his money to invest in that economy because we are taking a big risk. So whatever we do affects everybody and if we want to build a nation where children are grandchildren will live, no matter how painful it is, we must strive to do what is right.

It may cost us, but we must end the…and pay the price to insist on doing what is right.

“Whether you are holding an executive office as a president, a minister, or a governor, or a civil servant, an executive, whether you are holding an office in the parliament, Senate, or House of Representatives, whether you are a judicial officer at the High Courts or appellate courts, we must strive to do what is right. If we want to build a nation that our children would be proud of.

“As we engage in these discussions, let us remember that promoting social change is not a one-time event, but a continuous process.

“It requires our sustained commitment, collective action, and unwavering dedication to the values that promote good governance.

“Let us also recognise that social change is a shared responsibility, one that requires the active participation and engagement of all stakeholders including civil society, the private sector and governments.”

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/ex-president-jonathan-faults-rivers-emergency-rule/

they get smart when they not in power anymore failed leader

Wike is holding Tinubu by his balls. Wike know Tinubu is a typical Yoruba man,that's why he is taking advantage of his Yorubaness.


Shame

RealityKings1:
I think it's because of the constant drug pushing case

It is because of Yoruba cyber crimes

AdeYORUFAFO:
It is because of Yoruba cyber crimes

Plus their cowardise and Rituals

Alexiiydon:
Na why he no use the wisdom rescue chibok girl why deziani have a field day plus danzuki Igbo think all Nigerians has short memory like them

Yoruba man single-handedly destroyed ECOWAS by threatening war against Niger, leading to the exit of Mali, Burkinafaso and Niger.
Yoruba man single-handedly destroyed the economy of Nigeria and plunged people into poverty.
Yoruba man single-handedly caused the highest inflation and unemployment in Nigeria.
Yoruba man single-handedly caused the highest level of ethnic tension in Nigeria.
I could go on and on if you want to test how long our memory can be

Alexiiydon:
But bombing two pipelines is not abuse of power by fubara idiot 🤡🤡🤡

Do you have proof of this?

yarimo:
Mteeeew is like Jonathan think his opinion is important

His opinion is more important than yours + that of your entire region can ever be

A tout doesn't believe in judicial system or follow due process but believes in thuggery. But we have to understand whether we have agberos or we have a working government system in Nigeria

AdeYORUFAFO:
Do you have proof of this?

when some small set are saying they will bomb the pipelines if FG withhold there allocation and if them try impeach am why didn’t he speck against them and when they did exactly what they said as a sitting governor what’s he supposed to do you igbos must think every Nigerian are dull like your tribesmen

AdeYORUFAFO:
Yoruba man single-handedly destroyed ECOWAS by threatening war against Niger, leading to the exit of Mali, Burkinafaso and Niger.
Yoruba man single-handedly destroyed the economy of Nigeria and plunged people into poverty.
Yoruba man single-handedly caused the highest inflation and unemployment in Nigeria.
Yoruba man single-handedly caused the highest level of ethnic tension in Nigeria.
I could go on and on if you want to test how long our memory can be

even Yoruba man sponsor ekpa and kanu Yoruba is behind UGM and Yoruba man is the one ruling south east with all the noise y’all are making the region is not developing keep blaming Yoruba for your stupidity you can’t hate Yoruba and succeed ask the north obi is asslicking

AdeYORUFAFO:
It is because of Yoruba cyber crimes

Awwwn who is this wild animal

Alexiiydon:
when some small set are saying they will bomb the pipelines if FG withhold there allocation and if them try impeach am why didn’t he speck against them and when they did exactly what they said as a sitting governor what’s he supposed to do you igbos must think every Nigerian are dull like your tribesmen

It is infact the Yorubas who are very d*ll that’s why your language has more than 30 distinct words for st*pidity. All you people do is concoct lies and spread propaganda. Very lo*sy descendants of a fallen d€mon.

Typing:
Plus their cowardise and Rituals

Gbam

Alexiiydon:
even Yoruba man sponsor ekpa and kanu Yoruba is behind UGM and Yoruba man is the one ruling south east with all the noise y’all are making the region is not developing keep blaming Yoruba for your stupidity you can’t hate Yoruba and succeed ask the north obi is asslicking

You’re the ones that are full of h*te. F**lish children of the corn.
Yorubas are the ones r*ping children and adults alike in the southwest.
Yorubas are the notorious skull miners.
Yorubas are the ones being slaughtered by herdsmen.
Yorubas are the cyber cr*minals.
Yorubas are the white collar fr*udsters.
Etc…
Yet you keep blaming the Igbos for your st*pidity. You pay your lukumi Reno mockery to spread lies and hate instead of calling out the f*lth in your region.

AdeYORUFAFO:
You’re the ones that are full of h*te. F**lish children of the corn.
Yorubas are the ones r*ping children and adults alike in the southwest.
Yorubas are the notorious skull miners.
Yorubas are the ones being slaughtered by herdsmen.
Yorubas are the cyber cr*minals.
Yorubas are the white collar fr*udsters.
Etc…
Yet you keep blaming the Igbos for your st*pidity. You pay your lukumi Reno mockery to spread lies and hate instead of calling out the f*lth in your region.

while nothing is happening in SE everywhere is peaceful

RealityKings1:
Awwwn who is this wild animal

Your father is the wild an*mal who dresses like an alagemo to r*pe and st*al. Yorub@stard

Alexiiydon:
while nothing is happening in SE everywhere is peaceful

I can’t argue with that

AdeYORUFAFO:
It is infact the Yorubas who are very d*ll that’s why your language has more than 30 distinct words for st*pidity. All you people do is concoct lies and spread propaganda. Very lo*sy descendants of a fallen d€mon.

at least we didnt force people from another tribe and call them one of us we know our culture and we don’t claim we’re Jews when we’re not

Alexiiydon:
at least we didnt force people from another tribe and call them one of us we know our culture and we don’t claim we’re Jews when we’re not

We have never claimed people from other tribes (you don’t see us claiming to be part of your ilk). We are simply re-uniting with our brothers who had to deny their identity during the civil war to escape genocide. Every intellectual has been able to establish genealogical, anthropological, linguistic and cultural evidence that irrefutably prove that they are one of us. Also, we are not a tribe. We are a nation (composed of many tribes) within our great nation (Nigeria). A nation within a nation.
Also the Jewish ancestry is plausible. I’m sure you don’t understand the concept of genetic and cultural evolution (which must have occurred during the migration) that’s why you assume that Jewish ancestry means that we must resemble the Jews of today.
Your Awolowo may have invested in educating your fathers, but as is expected with freeloaders, your fathers have failed to educate your generation. Ign*rance is rampant among Yorubas. Educate yourself, f**l