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The Former President Goodluck Jonathan has strongly condemned the actions of President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State, labeling them a “clear abuse of power.” Jonathan made this remark at the 2025 Annual Colloquium on Promoting Social Change and Development, where he addressed various issues affecting Nigeria’s political landscape.

In his speech, Jonathan emphasized the need for Nigerians to remain vigilant and actively push for the right course of action in governance. He stressed that the country’s progress depends on the collective will of its people to uphold democratic values and accountability.

“Leadership is about serving the people with integrity, not using power for personal or political gain. The current actions in Rivers State are a clear abuse of power and a deviation from the principles that should guide our democracy,” Jonathan said.

The former president did not provide specific details about the alleged actions in Rivers State but reiterated the importance of transparency, good governance, and public trust in the nation’s leadership.

Jonathan’s comments come at a time of heightened political tensions in Rivers State, where the relationship between the state government and the federal government has been strained in recent months. The former president called on Nigerians to insist on doing the right thing and to hold their leaders accountable.

“The people of Nigeria must not allow any government to undermine the rights and freedoms that we have fought so hard to secure. We must demand that our leaders act in the best interest of the country,” Jonathan added.

His remarks are expected to spark further debate and reflection on the state of Nigeria’s democracy and the actions of the current administration.

As Nigeria continues to navigate its political challenges, Jonathan’s call for responsible leadership and citizens’ engagement in holding government accountable is a timely reminder of the importance of social change and development.


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Interesting times in Rivers state

BlessedGift:
The Former President Goodluck Jonathan has strongly condemned the actions of President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State, labeling them a “clear abuse of power.” Jonathan made this remark at the 2025 Annual Colloquium on Promoting Social Change and Development, where he addressed various issues affecting Nigeria’s political landscape.

In his speech, Jonathan emphasized the need for Nigerians to remain vigilant and actively push for the right course of action in governance. He stressed that the country’s progress depends on the collective will of its people to uphold democratic values and accountability.

“Leadership is about serving the people with integrity, not using power for personal or political gain. The current actions in Rivers State are a clear abuse of power and a deviation from the principles that should guide our democracy,” Jonathan said.

The former president did not provide specific details about the alleged actions in Rivers State but reiterated the importance of transparency, good governance, and public trust in the nation’s leadership.

Jonathan’s comments come at a time of heightened political tensions in Rivers State, where the relationship between the state government and the federal government has been strained in recent months. The former president called on Nigerians to insist on doing the right thing and to hold their leaders accountable.

“The people of Nigeria must not allow any government to undermine the rights and freedoms that we have fought so hard to secure. We must demand that our leaders act in the best interest of the country,” Jonathan added.

His remarks are expected to spark further debate and reflection on the state of Nigeria’s democracy and the actions of the current administration.

As Nigeria continues to navigate its political challenges, Jonathan’s call for responsible leadership and citizens’ engagement in holding government accountable is a timely reminder of the importance of social change and development.

At last you finally found your voice








It's remaining that afro Grey haired so called Cornfessor 🌽

Let it be on record it's was Tinubu that invited the military back into politics oooo, he don put them in charge of one state now so when they get thirsty and want more I don't want hear pim ooo

Thank you GEJ for speaking out. May those who can find their voice to speak against this abuse of Constitution.

SalamRushdie:
Let it be on record it's was Tinubu that invited the military back into politics oooo, he don put them in charge of one state now so when they get thirsty and want more I don't want hear pim ooo

Ok ipob??

Remaining soyinka

Tinubu remains the worst president of Nigeria in Nigerian history

Jonathan self dey talk out of his rear.

How can you call a president that is fighting corruption and banditry an abuser of power? This man is a joker.

SalamRushdie:
Let it be on record it's was Tinubu that invited the military back into politics oooo, he don put them in charge of one state now so when they get thirsty and want more I don't want hear pim ooo

Ibas is a retired military officer

Ikaeniyan0:
Ibas is a retired military officer

Potato potahto

Ikaeniyan0:
Ibas is a retired military officer

Doesn't matter , martial law is in place ,martial law is military law

Ikaeniyan0:
Ibas is a retired military officer

See defence..

Smdh

True o, Old soldier never dies

Ikaeniyan0:
Ibas is a retired military officer

Jonathan and his usual wisdom

Tinubu no dey mind all this ex president wey no fit do anything for their tenure.

Jonathan self no fit talk for 6 years when he go leave power.

I like the way Tinubu dey focus on his agenda and no dey shake for anybody.

In as much as I condemn Tinubu actions but I love his balls, if Jonathan had the balls Tinubu have, Nigeria wouldn’t have gotten it wrong to this point…

Having balls makes a good leader, there are fights that warrants blood to be spilled for the future to be better, don’t save lives today in order to die tomorrow

Yes not relinquishing power and contesting the outcome of the election meant war, it’s better to spill blood and get it right than taking the entire future generations into slavery..,,

If Tinubu had the good intentions Jonathan had I don’t think Nigeria will be in this mess she’s today, a leader without balls is a lesbian

christejames:
At last you finally found your voice








It's remaining that afro Grey haired so called Cornfessor 🌽

You mean the fake professor who likely forged his certificate like his brother in Aso rock?

Oga go and rest

Are you not the one that gave them power

Torh

Bendeco02:
Oga go and rest

Are you not the one that gave them power

Jonathan lack integrity to speak in any national issue, is like he thinks his opinion is important

yarimo:
Jonathan lack integrity to speak in any national issue, is like he thinks his opinion is important

What is the meaning of integrity to speak on national issue?

Suspension of the constitution has consequences be it in a local government, state of country.

Bendeco02:
Oga go and rest

Are you not the one that gave them power

So he should have hang on to power after losing the election?

Tochitee:
Ok ipob??

People can't have a honest conversation without being labelled

You make yourself look like an ignorant sycophant with zero critical thinking skills when you rush to brand people with baseless labels like this

yarimo:
Jonathan lack integrity to speak in any national issue, is like he thinks his opinion is important

Can’t wait for you guys to get your Oduduwa republic so you can go and practice your brand of politics there.

christejames:
At last you finally found your voice








It's remaining that afro Grey haired so called Cornfessor 🌽

The man is not different from sheu sanni,Tinubu, omokri, fani kayode,festus keyamo and a host of other activist
It is all a means to an end ,some the end is power like Tinubu others it's money like omokri, FFK,Wole Soyinka etc

yarimo:
Jonathan lack integrity to speak in any national issue, is like he thinks his opinion is important

Does the president has a will power to speak? He bought the elections at midnight! He is a fraud.

Tinubu cannot stand close to GEJ in terms of integrity!

I watched the video some hours ago and I was very disappointed at GEJ.I love GEJ,put the comments were not necessary.He implied that the president,NASS,and Judiciary are to blame for the current crisis in Rivers state and i think it was a very reckless statement from a former president.The governor and those supporting him are political tiros and this cost the governor dearly.From the first day 27 lawmakers announced they were defecting,the governor supporters were all over arise tv and other media houses that the lawmakers have lost their seats and this gave the Wike camp time to prepare a response to this challenge and they took a route that was successful.

I am not really a fan of our Judiciary,but please on this current crisis in Rivers,the Judiciary doesn't have any blame.PGEJ said the Judiciary should have done the right thing.What was wrong with the Judgement from the supreme Court? should supreme Court say 3 lawmakers can form a quorum to carry out legislative function in a 31 members house?The only thing that i agree was the governor and legislature shouldn't have been suspended by the proclamation of SOE by PBAT.I have come to the conclusion that GEJ,and Bayelsa PDP structure led by Sen Seriake are supporting Fubara because he is Ijaw.PGEJ himself with his greed, contributed to the problem of PDP,if he had quietly honored the single term agreement OBJ helped him broker,the PDP would have been united in 2015 around a Northern candidate and he would have won the election.

In the statement "abuse of power", what if GEJ is referring to Fubara? Because, as far as the matter is concerned, the President acted as necessary and his action saved Fubara from impeachment by the State House of Assembly.

Zooposki:
Can’t wait for you guys to get your Oduduwa republic so you can go and practice your brand of politics there.

you mean the type of politics Adedibu practice in ibadan ?

Jorussia:
I watched the video some hours ago and I was very disappointed at GEJ.I love GEJ,put the comments were not necessary.He implied that the president,NASS,and Judiciary are to blame for the current crisis in Rivers state and i think it was a very reckless statement from a former president.The governor and those supporting him are political tiros and this cost the governor dearly.From the first day 27 lawmakers announced they were defecting,the governor supporters were all over arise tv and other media houses that the lawmakers have lost their seats and this gave the Wike camp time to prepare a response to this challenge and they took a route that was successful.

I am not really a fan of our Judiciary,but please on this current crisis in Rivers,the Judiciary doesn't have any blame.PGEJ said the Judiciary should have done the right thing.What was wrong with the Judgement from the supreme Court? should supreme Court say 3 lawmakers can form a quorum to carry out legislative function in a 31 members house?The only thing that i agree was the governor and legislature shouldn't have been suspended by the proclamation of SOE by PBAT.I have come to the conclusion that GEJ,and Bayelsa PDP structure led by Sen Seriake are supporting Fubara because he is Ijaw.PGEJ himself with his greed, contributed to the problem of PDP,if he had quietly honored the single term agreement OBJ helped him broker,the PDP would have been united in 2015 around a Northern candidate and he would have won the election.

Are you trying to say that agreement should supersede the constitution?

A lot of people on this platform cannot think straight again. Na only fufu full their brains, agbado has blocked their sense of reasoning and too much eba has blinded their eyes.

Asan oponu. Were gbogbo