Jonathan To Blame For Recession – Obasanjo

September 28 , 2016

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday carpeted the immediate past administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, saying his advice on the prevailing economic crisis, was ignored two years ago .

The former president also accused Jonathan of lifting the ban on importation of products like toothpick, which he said could have been taken over by local industries without encumbrances .

Obasanjo, who spoke at the official opening of the National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) in Abeokuta, Ogun State yesterday, said the only way Nigeria could urgently step out of the current economic recession is for it to seek foreign loan .

The former president, who was the Father of the Day at the opening session , said he had warned former President Jonathan on the impending recession in November 26 , 2014 when he joined others to celebrate the birthday of pioneer Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission , ICPC, retired Justice Mustapha Akanbi .

“I reminded the government that we were spending more than we were earning ; that very soon, the country would not be able to fund the budget… Unfortunately, the government then refused to listen to my advice ” , he told the gathering .

Obasanjo went further to state that when he discovered the ban on the importation of toothpick was reversed by the Jonathan administration , he visited the then president in Abuja to ask why he lifted the ban on toothpick and Jonathan said he did not read before he approved.

Speaking further on the way out for Nigeria, Obasanjo said there were three options , explaining, “The three options are we have to spend less , we must endeavor to earn and then the last one is to borrow , and this if we must, we do it fast and now ” .
He , however, cautioned against doing the bidding of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF ).
https://www.informationng.com/2016/09/jonathan-blame-recession-obasanjo.html

I think we have had enough of the blame game, let's leave the past for the past, the present administration should fashion out a way to deal with the present economic situation.

Obasanjo went further to state that when he discovered the ban on the importation of toothpick was reversed by the Jonathan administration , he visited the then president in Abuja to ask why he lifted the ban on toothpick and Jonathan said he did not read before he approved.

Imagine!

Well, his hangover mode has a daily activation by 7pm on "kaikai" and no time for snoozing.
At this time of hangover, Patience Jonathan and other associates always seize to commit their crime, looting our Treasury. That is why GEJ seems to always react like he was not aware consenting to the loots and crimes.

Mttcheeew... Ape

richidinho:
Mttcheeew... Ape

Look at yourself and think. You called someone's father "ape" like that's the name given to him. Would you have called him ape if he came out and praised Jonathan?

Obasanjo's children have attained the level you will never attain in your life. Who in your lineage got close to being head of state and president of Nigeria.

Tolexander:
Imagine!

Well, his hangover mode has a daily activation by 7pm on "kaikai" and no time for snoozing.
At this time of hangover, Patience Jonathan and other associates always seize to commit their crime, looting our Treasury. That is why GEJ seems to always react like he was not aware consenting to the loots and crimes.

Guess his tribe and get a bottle of orijin

We all know the previous govt made useless decisions. Its a fact. Thats why we booted him out. Now that we voted this so called saviour what has the scammers done to solve those same problems. The blame is on buhari. We knew there was a problem, he promised to fix it, therefore he has no excuse. He must o.

Hmmmmm mm

I didn't regret voting him out

I'm least surprised. GEJ attempted to change the name of a whole first generation University of Lagos without reading the law that set up the university. Also, I remember him giving clearance to MEND for the Abuja bombing of Eagle square until MEND admitted responsibility for the attack. Only God knows to what extent UNIPORT has been dashing unmerited PhD to ruin The Nigerian academic environment. I am always doubtful of UNIPORT certificates after the GEJ disaster

Jonathan was a slowpoke, and that was why we voted him out... OK!!! So that chapter can close,

So what is the way forward? Can we stop the recriminations and blame games and ace how to move our nation further? That's the most important thing now, not this accusations and counter accusations is helping nobody...

Whether you admire or love Jonathan or not, please young Nairalanders, try NOT to be like him. Any duty you are given put all your heart in it. Do it to the best of your abilities , you program good skills into your self that way

That was a clear definition of "clueless" by GEJ...

Koleman:
We all know the previous govt made useless decisions. Its a fact. Thats why we booted him out. Now that we voted this so called saviour what has the scammers done to solve those same problems. The blame is on buhari. We knew there was a problem, he promised to fix it, therefore he has no excuse. He must o.

Exactly

He probably just finished downing a bottle of premium ND spirit.

Rumour has it that the likes of Edwin Clark, Dudafa, et al even mama piss usually wait for him to be in the "spirit" (pun intended ) before broaching some issues and placing sensitive documents before him for endorsement....

They know it's quite easy then to get away with murder, literarily..

FastShipping:



Look at yourself and think. You called someone's father "ape" like that's the name given to him. Would you have called him ape if he came out and praised Jonathan?

Obasanjo's children have attained the level you will never attain in your life. Who in your lineage got close to being head of state and president of Nigeria.

I hope you know that Jonathan is somebodys father. . You guys are unbelievable. . You rain insults on other peoples leaders and culture from morning till night, yet will be the first to cry blue murder once you sense insult towards yours. . very pathetic

owobokiri:


I hope you know that Jonathan is somebodys father. . You guys are unbelievable. . You rain insults on other peoples leaders and culture from morning till night, yet will be the first to cry blue murder once you sense insult towards yours. . very pathetic

I would have reacted the same way if someone had called Jonathan "ape".

Obj said he visited gej nov 2014, meanwhile we all know obj n gej had problems before that date he mentioned due to the letter stuff. When big men like dis dey lie at this age, its worrisome...
When will they repent?
Na so baba dullard say him no inherit anything from pdp yet him dey fly jets bought by pdp govts.
God go punish all liars whether dem old or young.

Nothing new here.
That man was a condensed dunce.

Businessideas:
I'm least surprised. GEJ attempted to change the name of a whole first generation University of Lagos without reading the law that set up the university. Also, I remember him giving clearance to MEND for the Abuja bombing of Eagle square until MEND admitted responsibility for the attack. Only God knows to what extent UNIPORT has been dashing unmerited PhD to ruin The Nigerian academic environment. I am always doubtful of UNIPORT certificates after the GEJ disaster

It has become so that that If you bring a PhD or master degree to me,with you being in the research or educational sector, you are indirectly telling me that you have too much Idle time.

modath:


He probably just finished downing a bottle of premium ND spirit.

Rumour has it that the likes of Edwin Clark, Dudafa, et al even mama piss usually wait for him to be in the "spirit" (pun intended ) before broaching some issues and placing sensitive documents before him for endorsement....

They know it's quite easy then to get away with murder, literarily..

Tinubu is busy sniffing cocaine to calm hiss nerves down after he has being sidelined by the Fulani oligarchy

modath:


He probably just finished downing a bottle of premium ND spirit.

Rumour has it that the likes of Edwin Clark, Dudafa, et al even mama piss usually wait for him to be in the "spirit" (pun intended ) before broaching some issues and placing sensitive documents before him for endorsement....

They know it's quite easy then to get away with murder, literarily..

Tinubu is busy sniffing cocaine to calm hiss nerves down after he has being sidelined by the Fulani oligarchy.

Obj should face his farm abeg. Very weak jab. How can toothpick policy agreement cause a recession for goodness sake? WTF a real insult to our intelligence

modath:


He probably just finished downing a bottle of premium ND spirit.

Rumour has it that the likes of Edwin Clark, Dudafa, et al even mama piss usually wait for him to be in the "spirit" (pun intended ) before broaching some issues and placing sensitive documents before him for endorsement....

They know it's quite easy then to get away with murder, literarily..

Jonathan drinks just like any man that drinks, Obama drinks alcohol and still fighting his smoking habits. I think Jonathan was too soft to be Nigeria's President. Datz all

Ratello:

Jonathan drinks just like any man that drinks, Obama drinks alcohol and still fighting his smoking habits. I think Jonathan was too soft to be Nigeria's President. Datz all

Benevolent dictatorship is the "ONLY" way to go if you want to transform a country from 3rd world to a great one.... I laugh each time i see one of your compadres ( the very foolish ones though) comparing him to LKY.....

E huz you can even relate his outward mien to real life experiences, when parents are soft, their kids/wards stray and also lose respect for them, it's the natural law of nature....

The key is to strike a balance between tough love and doing the right thing for common good...

modath:


Benevolent dictatorship is the "ONLY" way to go if you want to transform a country from 3rd world to a great one.... I laugh each time i see one of your compadres ( the very foolish ones though) comparing him to LKY.....

E huz you can even relate his outward mien to real life experiences, when parents are soft, their kids/wards stray and also lose respect for them, it's the natural law of nature....

The key is to strike a balance between tough love and doing the right thing for common good...

There is no sense in this your write up.

Tolexander:
Imagine!
Well, his hangover mode has a daily activation by 7pm on "kaikai" and no time for snoozing.
At this time of hangover, Patience Jonathan and other associates always seize to commit their crime, looting our Treasury. That is why GEJ seems to always react like he was not aware consenting to the loots and crimes.

Why is it so easy to excite zombies
What basis do you have for believing this STORY from a chronic liar, CORRUPT thief and incestuous father-in-law who BRIBED our lawmakers for his failed 3rd term bid?
The same Ebola Owu who granted waivers anyhow while he was president for importing RUBBISH?
Surely you can do better than this.

collins011:
ADEBOYE, REDEEM CHURCH LEADER IN N20 BILLION IMPORT WAIVER SCANDAL

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has been linked to a scandalous import duty waiver said to have cost Nigeria a whooping N20 Billion in revenue loss between 2006 and 2007.

A Fiscal Commission source in Abuja preferring anonymity told Pointblanknews.com during the week that pastor Adeboye, tapping into his well-known ties with former President Olusegun Obasanjo benefited from the shady import duty waiver in which Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chief Mike Adenuga, Alhaji Saminu Turaki, Mr. Donald Duke and others were prime beneficiaries.

According to the impeccable source, the duty waiver granted Adeboye was said to have been used “dishonestly” by the church to import luxury Sport Utility Van, SUV (usually called Jeep in Nigeria), building materials and Digital Recording equipment some of which were said to belong to top members of the church both within Nigeria and abroad. In other words, the source surmised that Adeboye used his high level connections to “aid and abate” his church members to defraud the nation by not paying the requisite importation fees.

The source said that many of the RCCG’s faithful in Nigeria and abroad had celebrated the “unlawful act” as a “testimony to the goodness of the lord.” It was said that a Pastor Ghandi of the Jesus House, RCCG in Washington DC where the late first lady Mrs. Stella Obasanjo used to worship whenever she was in the United State, was a facilitator of the deal.

Many of the luxury cars that were said to have been imported through the deal were not meant for private use. They were said to have been sold at several car dealerships across the country. The source explained to pointblanknews.com that even if the items were not traded, it was unheard of that “people would import duty-free luxury items into any country.”

The official did not rule out the possibility of a thorough investigation of the deal which he said could make Adeboye to pay and possibly face charges.

A document made available to pointblanknews.com indicated that in 2006, RCCG got an import waiver of N9,831,109,309.00 through certificate no.,BO/REV/12235/S.2/T.133 to import construction materials; generators and vehicles. The value of the imports was N49,155,546,846.00.

In 2007, another import waiver was granted. This time through a certificate number BO/R10260/V111/161, RCCG was granted rights to import building/construction materials with value put at N48,988,454,876.00 with a total waiver of N9,757,690.975.20. The two waivers total N19,588,800,284,20, while the bulk transactions amount to N98,144,347,130.20.

Also 300 luxury cars with value put at $6,923,000, 100 Jeeps (SUV) valued at $8,000,000, Video Equipment valued at $12,000,000.00, were all part of the shady import deals.

It would be recalled that the comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Services, Mr. Jacob Gyang Buba had been investigated by the independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC in connection with an annual loss of N50 Billion in respect of the importation tariff waiver introduced by the Government of President Olusegun Obasanjo.

The spiritual depth of some practices of the RCCG has been subject of concern amongst growing conservative Christian worshippers. Adeboye is often criticized for being interested in quantity and not quality. He is said to have broken his church to model parishes were prosperity theology is often preached. The other class of followership is usually called Redeemed Classical. They are more mortified and often completely scriptural. Apart from Adeboye’s too cozy with the high and mighty elite, he was said to have given tacit blessing to ex-president Obasanjo’s third-term Presidential dream that was truncated with sudden humiliation.

From: http://www.pointblanknews.com/os635.html

modath:


Benevolent dictatorship is the "ONLY" way to go if you want to transform a country from 3rd world to a great one.... I laugh each time i see one of your compadres ( the very foolish ones though) comparing him to LKY.....

E huz you can even relate his outward mien to real life experiences, when parents are soft, their kids/wards stray and also lose respect for them, it's the natural law of nature....

The key is to strike a balance between tough love and doing the right thing for common good...

Babe you are right. Ezekwu

nku5:
Obj should face his farm abeg. Very weak jab. How can toothpick policy agreement cause a recession for goodness sake? WTF a real insult to our intelligence

Yet some zombies are already getting all excited over this nonsensical STORY from the Ebola Owu.


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Obasanjo shared $74million Halliburton bribe, Okiro Panel says: • OBJ also pocketed another $5 million with PDP • Interim Panel report disappeared in Aso Rock
MAY 18, 2010

President Olusegun Obasanjo, who led Nigeria from 1999-2000, during which time he swore to fight corruption in the country, obtained considerable helpings of the infamous Haliburton bribe money, the Special Investigation Panel headed by Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro, has declared in an interim report.


More from: http://saharareporters.com/2010/05/18/obasanjo-shared-74million-halliburton-bribe-okiro-panel-says-%E2%80%A2-obj-also-pocketed-another

Obj end Jonathan.

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anonimi:


Why is it so easy to excite zombies
What basis do you have for believing this STORY from a chronic liar, CORRUPT thief and incestuous father-in-law who BRIBED our lawmakers for his failed 3rd term bid?
The same Ebola Owu who granted waivers anyhow while he was president for importing RUBBISH?
Surely you can do better than this.

And what basis have you to believe the report you posted?

Businessideas:
I'm least surprised. GEJ attempted to change the name of a whole first generation University of Lagos without reading the law that set up the university. Also, I remember him giving clearance to MEND for the Abuja bombing of Eagle square until MEND admitted responsibility for the attack. Only God knows to what extent UNIPORT has been dashing unmerited PhD to ruin The Nigerian academic environment. I am always doubtful of UNIPORT certificates after the GEJ disaster

By trying to rename UNILAG, he thought he was pacifying the Yorubas. Didn't University of ife become OAU. What's your own sef? It shows you guys have no honour towards MKO