₦airaland Forum

Former President Goodluck Jonathan said on Friday that
prior to the time he became the deputy governor of Bayelsa
State, he was not interested in politics.
He made this known during a civic reception organised by the
Bayelsa State Government at Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre in
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital.
The former President, who arrived at the state capital in
company with his wife, Patience, was given a heroic welcome.
Present at the reception was the host governor, Seriake
Dickson, his wife, Rachel, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun
Mimiko, and the outgoing Secretary to the Government of the
Federation, Chief Anyim Pius Anyim.
Others were former Governor of old Rivers State, King Alfred
Diete-Spiff; former Governor of Adamawa State, Boni
Haruna, and Speaker, Bayelsa State House of Assembly,
Kombowei Benson, among others.
Many women groups and musicians were on ground to give
the ex-President a rousing welcome.
The venue of the reception was filled to capacity with the
people singing and dancing.
Narrating how he dabbled into politics, Jonathan said, “It all
started with me and Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha. I knew
Alamieyeseigha when he wanted to contest the governorship
of Bayelsa State under the defunct United Nigeria Congress
Party. That was the first time I knew Alamieyeseigha. We
formed groups in every local governments – two persons to
sign petition to enable Alamieyeseigha to contest.
“But a late Chief Judge asked me and one person from Ogbia
to sign the petition. Even though I was a civil servant, I
signed the document. I was in the Oil Mineral Producing
Areas Development Commission then. Of course, when he
started his campaign, I joined.
“Not because I was interested in any elective office, but what
drove me into joining Alamieyeseigha’s team was that those
of us from very small communities always have problems and
sometimes you have to run to government for assistance. I
felt that if I worked with him and luckily he won, I would
know some of the people in government.
“When electioneering started after Abdusalami Abubakar took
over, Alamieyeseigha did not call me. But somewhere along
the line because we had worked together, one evening, one
Bozimo and another person came to my house and asked me
to run with Alamieyeseigha as deputy governor.
“I was living in Port Harcourt then and I knew how primaries
work and I said I would think about it. In fact, the following
day, I told Bozimo that I was not interested, but the whole
thing changed later. The detail will come later. That was how
Bozimo and Alamieyeseigha brought me in and during the
election, we won.
“From 1999 to date, my people and Nigerians have given me
rare opportunity, rare privilege. I was deputy governor,
governor, vice-president and President of the country. I am
grateful to all Nigerians.”
He said the only thing he could do was to thank all Bayelsans,
all Ijaw people, all people from the South-South and indeed
all Nigerians for giving him the privilege to serve in different
capacities. He said the best he could do now is to dedicate the
remaining part of his life to peace building across the
country.
He added, “Nigerians have given me so much that I cannot
stay back. That is why I maintain that we need peace in this
country. We need development in this country. Political
crises don’t bring development.
“And I believe the new administration will work with all
Nigerians and make sure Nigerians are happy. I am indeed
happy about the statement the President made that he did
not belong to any clique, but to Nigerians. I congratulate him
for that.
“I thank Dickson and the people of Bayelsa for honouring me
and my wife. I thank you all.”
In his remarks, Dickson described Jonathan as the hero of
democracy in Nigeria and Africa.
“Jonathan is the hero of democracy and father of modern
democracy in Nigeria. I thank God for giving us Jonathan. He
is a great man of Ijaw nationality and Nigeria.”



Source: www.punchng.com/news/i-wasnt-interested-in-politics-jonathan/

You came, you saw, you conquered.

You were not interested, but providence brought you into it, and posterity will judge you rightly.
You've etched your name in the annals of history as the man who averted a great crisis with just a phone call.

You're truly a hero of Democracy. Farewell sire

Dr Goodluck Jonathan remains an epitome of democratic governance and father of Nigeria's democracy.

I see Dr Goodluck Jonathan Barging many international awards.. He's indeed the pioneer of modern democracy in Nigeria and the whole of Africa.

A man of destiny
Destined to reign for just one tenure
An ambassador of peace
D reason y some devils(apc) re shouting "change" wif dat single decision u took.
May ur legacy reign supreme


Dr. Jonathan, while u were in bayelsa, baba said he will transfer military command HQ to "chibok"
His failure has started already

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SeverusSnape:
You came, you saw, you conquered.
You were not interested, but providence brought you into it, and posterity will judge you rightly.

He has seen everything

Then GEJ should be the one tagged #OneChanceFormerPresident

barcanista:
He has seen everything

Indeed!

Story for the gods of otuoke. Jus go

All these should be over now. He has played his part and can now retire from active politics, except maybe Bayelsa politics. I think God used him to prevent PDP from destroying this country

Story for the gods!!

SeverusSnape:
You came, you saw, you conquered.

You were not interested, but providence brought you into it, and posterity will judge you rightly.
You've etched your name in the annals of history as the man who averted a great crisis with just a phone call.

You're truly a hero of Democracy. Farewell sire

He was chosen and given a mission, he failed, and he was removed. Or perhaps his mission was to remove PDP's claws on Nigeria

socialmediaman:
He was chosen and given a mission, he failed, and he was removed. Or perhaps his mission was to remove PDP's claws on Nigeria

Really?
Let's see what the dullard's mission is.

Yeye dey smell

As you no get interest why you dey do am?

Na the people wey put you there spoil the little integrity wey you for get


Na you do you

SeverusSnape:
Really?
Let's see what the Daura son's mission is.

That sounds better

Well.. On a more serious note, his acceptance of defeat could only mean he's forgiven... But not celebrated. Sometimes I wonder, do you guys love him just because of selfish gains or is there something else?

SeverusSnape:
Really?
Let's see what the dullard's mission is.

All these retards won't stop already.... ur weakling of a president failed despite everybody's hope in him and he got a well deserved treat... give optimism small chance stop praying bad future for urself

socialmediaman:
That sounds better

Well.. On a more serious note, his acceptance of defeat could only mean he's forgiven... But not celebrated. Sometimes I wonder, do you guys love him just because of selfish gains or is there something else?

He did something that even the dullard never did in the previous elections he contested, Something most African rulers hardly do. That makes him my hero, A hero of Democracy, an epitome of peace.

Even in the face of irregularities he still accepted defeat, let me tell you, The northern savages were already getting ready to go on a killing spree...there was no post election violence; It's thanks to my hero.
And you don't want us to celebrate him
Are you pained?... You can take a leap into the lagoon.

saintfizzo:
All these retards won't stop already.... ur weakling of a president failed despite everybody's hope in him and he got a well deserved treat... give optimism small chance stop praying bad future for urself

That's why I said, let's see what the dullard will do.
Btw, you're a fool.

Politicians and lies shaa

barcanista:
Dr Goodluck Jonathan remains an epitome of democratic governance and father of Nigeria's democracy.

"Father of Nigerian democracy indeed". Watch how he'll fade-out of the Nigerian political scene.

under buhari first day seven people died in borno ....

Jonathan nwere mmadu, abum otu'onye nimefa

Sir you have proven that over and over again; that singular act of not clinging to the seat when your haters predicted doom and storm has shown that politics to you is not a do or die affair as it wasn't even an interest of yours formerly.

I love you jare

SeverusSnape:
He did something that even the dullard never did in the previous elections he contested, Something most African rulers hardly do. That makes him my hero, A hero of Democracy, an epitome of peace.

Even in the face of irregularities he still accepted defeat, let me tell you, The northern savages were already getting ready to go on a killing spree...there was no post election violence; It's thanks to my hero.
And you don't want us to celebrate him
Are you pained?... You can take a leap into the lagoon.

Lol @take a leap, sounds like someone who is bruised, calm down..

So, I know it's not about accepting defeat, you guys have been praising him even while he was president, so I usually think it's due to personal gain. Did you benefit from Youwin? That was an almost perfect idea, except it didn't qualify as a job creation medium due to the meager amount budgeted for it. What else could it be? Or were you among the e-bloggers who have been on his payslip for a while now? I just care to know

onyi4edu:
Jonathan nwere mmadu, abum otu'onye nimefa

Sir you have proven that over and over again; that singular act of not clinging to the seat even when your haters predicted doom and storm has shown that politics to you is not a do or die affair

Chai, what a beauty, Jona like good thing o, but me like pass am shaa

socialmediaman:
Chai, what a beauty, Jona like good thing o, but me like pass am shaa

Thanks bro; my love for Jonathan is heavenly

socialmediaman:
Lol @take a leap, sounds like someone who is bruised, calm down..

So, I know it's not about accepting defeat, you guys have been praising him even while he was president, so I usually think it's due to personal gain. Did you benefit from Youwin? That was an almost perfect idea, except it didn't qualify as a job creation medium due to the meager amount budgeted for it. What else could it be? Or were you among the e-bloggers who have been on his payslip for a while now? I just care to know

You care to know?... Okay

I'm a Nigerian Student with a good heart and common sense, And Jonathan is my hero. Thanks

socialmediaman:
Chai, what a beauty, Jona like good thing o, but me like pass am shaa

Womanizer...you're now toning down because a woman is involved.

onyi4edu:
Thanks bro; my love for Jonathan is heavenly

Lol make mama P catch you. So who come get the earthly own now?

jorlons:
"Father of Nigerian democracy indeed". Watch how he'll fade-out of the Nigerian political scene.

Go and fade him out let's see...You guys are pained that Jonathan is being celebrated.
Sorry eh...

SeverusSnape:
You care to know?... Okay

I'm a Nigerian Student with a good heart and common sense, And Jonathan is my hero. Thanks

Eyaa, but the way I see it, you're yet to understand and experience life for real. Young people yet to graduate from the university have no freaking idea what life is about, but that's okay, life is dynamic, and everyone has his ideals. My ideals are not based on sentiments but on merit.

SHARIAREPORTERS:
A man of destiny
Destined to reign for just one tenure
An ambassador of peace
D reason y some devils(apc) re shouting "change" wif dat single decision u took.
May ur legacy reign supreme


Dr. Jonathan, while u were in bayelsa, baba said he will transfer military command HQ to "chibok"
His failure has started already

and we know the only reason why you supported gej bigoted mooron OREMUSSANCTUS,go back to your religion section,Ifeann needs backup.