Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Boko Haram Disorganised Me – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan and former president Olusegun Obasanjo today in Abuja
By SaharaReporters, New York
President Goodluck Jonathan today admitted, for the first time, that his government ground to a halt before it could take the first step, and he blamed Boko Haram for it.
Mr. Jonathan made the confession at the 60th National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party.
"During [the electoral] campaign, our emphasis was more on job creation, power but now what worries us most is security,” he said. "This is because you must be alive before you will eat food”
He described security as “very, very fundamental,” saying, “If you are not safe, you can't even think of hunger because a dead person does not need food.”
The President told senior party members that although he had promised to focus on job creation and power, he had been forced to change government policy to focus on security due to the activities of the violent militant sect.
In convoluted remarks, he said, "If you look at this issue of Boko Haram, for the past three weeks, except the incident in Plateau State, which of course is unfortunate but has nothing to do with Boko Haram, we will continue to work with Governor Jonah Jang and other leaders from the state to make sure that we resolve the crisis in Plateau State. That has nothing to do with Boko Haram.
"But outside that, we would see that there are some trends, there is some hope and God willing, the issue of Boko Haram will also come down."
Mr. Jonathan did not comment on his promise in April to vanquish the militants by June, a promise which he did not fulfill. He did not apologize for that, either.
“Did Boko Haram also persuade him not to give a damn about corruption, for which both his government and his party are the most famous?” a political analyst asked in Abuja today. “If he says Boko Haram brought him to a standstill, did they also tell him he should not provide personal example, such as declaring his assets or telling his wife it is a shame to live in Abuja and claim a job in Abuja she cannot possibly honour?”
A newspaper columnist, commenting on Mr. Jonathan’s confession, reminded SaharaReporters that it was only recently at the “Media Chat” that Jonathan told Nigerians they will start enjoying his success in 2013.
“The cows are coming home to roost now,” he said. “Boko Haram did not stop him from buying himself executive jets or budgeting nearly N1billion for feeding himself or repeatedly traveling with hundreds of hangers-on to foreign capitals to collect huge estacode payments. He is now telling Nigerians the militants are the ones stopping him from fulfilling his electoral promises!”
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Advice for presidential candidate
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on July 28, 2012 - 01:30.
YOU MEAN BUHARI IS STILL WARMING UP TO RULE NIGERIA, I DOUBT AFTER MANY DISAPOINTMENT, YOU KNOW HE KILLED HIS POLITICAL CAREER BY HIMSELF HAVING SAID MUSLIM TO VOTE MUSLIM AND CHRISTIAN VOTE CHRISTIAN, IT IS AN INDICATION THAT IF HE WINS CHRISTIANS WILL SUFFER UNTOLD HARDSHIP MARK MY WORD, BUT I DONT EVEN THINK HE WILL EVER SMELL ASO ROCK AGAIN, WE NEED NEW BREED OF LEADERS.
Ahmadu Bello Wait and See if am a drug user or you who enslaved
Submitted by Pastor Commander Samyoung Onwuzulike (not verified) on July 25, 2012 - 17:13.
So claimed to be Ahmadu Bello wait and see if 'am a drug user or you who enslaved Nigerians with your greed and corruption. You think Nigerians should continue to be slaves to you, am sorry Christ will never again be a slave to his slaves. Whatever I speak is not a dream or imagination but what have happened in the physical world. When I said if I didnt die for you to enjoy the oil boom since 1991 and you raised your tongue to spoke what you dont know, you must be uprooted from your home, you must be a refugee to another nation before you return to obey the Commander. Do you know when I was sent to USA with NNPC Document to get off shore refinery for NNPC which turned today to be Spiritual refinery to refined the crude Nigeria. Do you know how I died a spiritual death in Kuwait while I was with Muslims which was the root of Operation desert storm, this time is nt time for your politics of Nigeria but we come take over and uproot you and your Gods bye.
@ Pastor Commander
Submitted by Ahmadu Bello (not verified) on July 23, 2012 - 08:57.
Please, tell us:
WHAT ARE YOU SMOKING???
Those drugs dont´t seem to be good for you! So, quit!
IF I DIDNT DIE IN KUWAIT AND USA FOR YOUR BOOM
Submitted by Pastor Commander Samyoung Onwuzulike (not verified) on July 20, 2012 - 07:54.
Nigerians if my Lord Christ did not sent me to Kuwait 1990 and to USA 1988 and 1999 to die The Spiritual death for the sake of you, which is the Oil Boom you enjoy since 1991 I wouldnt have had the power to cleansed Nigeria as Spiritual Refinery. We of Christ Last Salvation Commanders have come as Spiritual Refinery to refined the crude Nigeria. No man can stop this mission because the foundation was laid by Christ The Most High God of The Livings and Dead even before 1914 of Lord Lugard of Nigeria.If am talking I have my reason for talking.
FROM ANALOGY REVOLUTION TO ADVANCED DIGITAL FAITH POWER REVOLUTI
Submitted by Pastor Commander Samyoung Onwuzulike (not verified) on July 20, 2012 - 07:44.
In Arab world of Syria, Egypt and Libya masses went into war against their Gods, but in Nigeria Ours are not same. Theirs are Old World Analogy Power, but We of CHRIST LAST SALVATION COMMANDERS come to arrest the world and their power. We have fully arrived in Nigeria to arrest and destory all Nigeria Gods and their Kingdoms. it's the end of News Paper Talk to action. This time we shall not make the same mistake we did when gen sani Abacha died by allowing the Gods to chose OBJ. We must established true New World Government of equal rights for both men and women in Nigeria. President Johnathan is over with all your Gods. Nigerians and the world will see unbeliving things that will shake them when the see how those untouchables will die. They starved my masses to death, allowed their robbers of Bankole, Lawal, Otedala, Oil subsidy robbers, ex governors, OBJ USD 16 Billion Power Contracts.
NIGERIA GODS IF OIL BOOM YOU ENJOY SINCE 1991 DID NT COME MY DEA
Submitted by Pastor Commander Samyoung Onwuzulike (not verified) on July 19, 2012 - 23:05.
OBJ and Nigeria Gods if the Oil Boom you enjoy since 1991 did not come from death starting from Kuwait 1990 I wouldnt have had power from my Lord Christ to destroyed you. You ate my death and left my masses suffering, none of you will escape it, no matter where you cover yourself. Run to India I first fought India with Earth Quake. Run Voodoo of Haiti I fought them with eart quake. Here in USA and Europe Our angels are waiting for you to send back your corspe to Nigeria. Run to China, Japan and Korea they are my home Samyoung is chinese name.Australia our navy are there, even in South America. Scandinavia am there in Sweden.
MY PRESIDENT IS JUST A VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCE OF OUR EVIL PAST
Submitted by abdullahi rasaq (not verified) on July 19, 2012 - 13:19.
HUGO ; it's quiet unfortunate that GEJ is made 2 shoulder d blame of all our past evil government. we mustn't loss focus as 2 where we're coming from. We're coming frm a past that has left many thing undone, yes , OBJ,IBB,ABACHA,SHAGARI all are our evil past n they've constituted themselves as untouchable n appear 2 be so ,so long we're operating under our present constitution which aids n abate corruption that's become songs of praise 2 d extend that justice is been tailored 2 favour the rich @ d detriment of d Nigerian populace. D desporate politican are behind d insurgence of Boko Haram n we no them by name but not all are visible cos many aggrieved contractors particularly northern (sentiment aside) are sponsoring this evil act against the nation but are seemed 2 be targeted against GEJ. GEJ has good vision 4 d nation but it scare stiff these bunch of evil politician. These forces are too many 2 be handle by any human effect but divine power is d only solution.
Sacrifice
Submitted by Tiga (not verified) on July 19, 2012 - 08:35.
I think it's against Jonathan not christians but killing christians in order to avenge so I do not believe ds is d will of God for christians to die for someone who does not pay us. We do not even enjoy him
They r only condemning d bombings and nothing is done to d bombers. They hv seen him as a coward and d act is becoming more interesting to them. I thnk he should leav d place for them and sacrifice his throne for d peace of d nation.
YOU ARE DAMN RIGHT!
Submitted by The Trustworthy (not verified) on July 19, 2012 - 04:02.
Mr. Jonathan, you are 100% damn right.
Infact I am very surprised you fail to acknowledge to the whole world that Boko Haram even appointed and declared your wife Permanent Secretary in Bayelsa State. Niger Delta wisdom.
I so feel for you sha but realise you are not worth listening to or even receiving our sympathy. Just be cautious of time as it flies so you won't have anything to regret. Others before you came and left legacies, others did and left nothing and they have nobody to blame today but their actions. I enjoin on you to please ask those you have offended to forgive you so you go about your daily activities in the most positive of ways.
You may also try and respect the Nigerian Youth who fought for you to get there 'cos their anger may be your downfall.
asiwere president
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on July 19, 2012 - 03:01.
Asiwere president...ologogoro
if i were gej adviser , i
Submitted by marc marcel (not verified) on July 19, 2012 - 01:39.
if i were gej adviser , i would venture trust central nigerian people again just like aguiyi ironsi. i will appoint gown the security adviser and he will pull the old generals from central nigeria including babangida theophilus danjuma and zuru retired generals retired generals from southern kaduna and he will have it made. gej is not applying his resources to create great name for himself and shame his opponents. i see him with the greatest opportunity and the most disposed president in nigeria to obtain a golding status. you are a great leader tap your resources.
if i were gej adviser , i
Submitted by marc marcel (not verified) on July 19, 2012 - 01:27.
if i were gej adviser , i would venture trust central nigerian people again just like aguiyi ironsi. i will appoint gown the security adviser and he will pull the old generals from central nigeria including babangida theophilus danjuma and zuru retired generals retired generals from southern kaduna and he will have it made. gej is not applying his resources to create great name for himself and shame his opponents. i see him with the greatest opportunity and the most disposed president in nigeria to obtain a golding status
East armed robbery and
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 19:32.
East armed robbery and kidnapping- North's bombing and mudering of innocents. They should be ashamed of themselves killing babies, little children and women- Bloody Cowards!!
@ Poky: A legislation banning indegenship
Submitted by Sammy Braide (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 19:17.
The Hausa/Fulani were the ones against "indegenship" before anyone else. Check out what their champion said in the following link:
Sarduana of Sokoto. His take on Igbo People and why there is no such thing as "One Nigeria"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WSosECbcmM
You are witness to the constant violence and denials against "non-indegenes" in Hausa/Fulani states over the decades. It is this leadership sponsored violence which was carried out with impunity that has now evolved into Boko Haram.
Shamelessly, they want to be granted a status which they are unwilling to grant others
Thank God the truth is
Submitted by Abdulrazaq Ahmed (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 19:03.
Thank God the truth is becoming more glaring.
Mr Jonathan please just keep
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 17:41.
Mr Jonathan please just keep quiet and close your mouth. You always misfired when ever you talk.
sick
Submitted by hugo (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 17:31.
i think this president is sick.who is he trying to decieve with this flizzy excuses? By making sure a confesional statement means he's give boko haram more power to operate instead of looking for a way to crush them.mr president be wiser May almighty God help this banana republic called nigeria
excisionist
Submitted by Abu (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 16:15.
yes we muslims prefer to live under sharia far from the easts armed robbery and kidnapping>What are you doing in Copenhagen?419 am sure.CROOK
BOKO HARAM NEVER KILLED YOU OR OBASANJO NT EVEN ONE GOD
Submitted by Pastor Commander Samyoung Onwuzulike (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 16:14.
You are joking because all which are happening in Nigeria are against the masses. If some of you Gods have been killed then you will know that corruption of OBJ you left untouch is one problems of Nigeria. Babangida's Oil boom looting left untouched but you all touched Abacha. From Jan 1984 to date any body who have served Nigeria government in any capacity who stole public fund must return it, even their agents at home and abroad must died if they failed to return their loots. OBJ your houses in USA get ready for Christ The Owner of Nigeria has come to take over Nigeria.All Nigeria Gods whether they are flying in their private jets let angels of Thunder destroyed them. In there houses let earth quake open and swallow them, on the road let the angels of death attack them. They protected themselves with power but today all angels are sent into action to destroy them. SR Reporters publish it or not it must fulfilled.
The problem in Plateau state
Submitted by Poky (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 14:31.
The problem in Plateau state and Nigeria at large will be easily solved if we want it. We should just pass a legislation banning indegenship and another one making anybody a citizen where he is born and where he has lived for more than 10 years. It is as simple as that.
You are a very good
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 13:55.
You are a very good mathematician
@Ifeanyi-Democracy4ever: you moron has confessed so keep shut !
Submitted by tundemash (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 12:27.
@ Ifeanyi-Democracy4ever
Foolish man, you have been crying on this site severally about the developments under moron GEJ. Spo what do u have to say now that the moron has owned up, he's achieved NOTHING !
As per the moron blaming Boko Haram, let him go back and read his one -year anniversary address, obviously he was ltying in that address. Nigeria is a nation being ruled by a lunatic !
@Segun DEAL 2015: LET’s RECLAIM NIGERIA BACK
Submitted by Excisionist (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 12:15.
BULL SHIT !!!
You can live and die with your slavery mentality. Why not Ngige/Buhari after the north had been in power for over 80% of the time since independence?
Are you one of those who want Igbos to play second fiddle for ever. If you were well brought up, you would know that this is an insult. There is no reason why any sensible person should listen to you Segun or whatever you call yourself.
WE EXCISIONIST BELIEVE THAT SHARIA NORTH SHOULD BE EXCISED FROM NIGERIA AND ALLOWED TO DEVELOP THEIR ISLAMIC REPUBLIC. WE ARE GAINING SUPPORT EVERYDAY. SO YOUR PROPOSITION IS IRRELEVANT AS THINGS STAND NOW. IT IS BULL SHIT
Excisionist
Copenhagen, Denmark
GEJ you are a JOKE
Submitted by Godsown1 (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 09:59.
If this guy was to be ordinary governoor in the US he would have been removed from office. GEJ are you saying if armed robbers invade our homes we should resign our jobs, ignore welfare of our children etc and face how to provide only security for our homes????????????
Men this guy is so incompetent that even his excuses is lamed.
Please Nigerians let get this guy out is good for nothing.
How do you know that GEJ will
Submitted by Muazzam (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 09:57.
How do you know that GEJ will be there till 2015? Only God knows that, as GEJ didn't anticipate BH challenge, so also he may not know if he will be there for the next one second.
There Goes The clown Again
Submitted by Scarface (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 09:55.
wow
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 09:44.
lets blame ourselfs for voting him. Next tym lets vote wisely.
DEAL 2015: LET’s RECLAIM
Submitted by segun (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 09:30.
DEAL 2015: LET’s RECLAIM NIGERIA BACK
Support:
- Buhari/Ngige Ticket
- Fashola for Senate President
- A credible south-south man for Speaker
- Dora Akunyili as SGF
- Tunde Bakare as AGF and Minister of Justice
- Nuhu Ribadu or Buba Marwa as Head of War Against Corruption.
- A Credible middle-belt (North central) man as Chief Justice of Federation
Major Opposition parties (APGA, CPC and ACN) should come together to make this work. Let’s end all these drama.
Why the complain
Submitted by felix (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 08:44.
When you people voted for a visionless leader, what would you get in return?
We all voted for religion,tribe,ethnicity and so on, even when we know people who can deliver and fight corruption. We jst have to wait till the end of his tenure, till then let us continue to pray.
My honourable president
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on July 18, 2012 - 08:30.
Lets be optimistic and profer constructive critism.If you were a president what will you do at this time? The president takes all the blame?Who enjoys the proceeds of the corrupted government.Lets all live right before God and pray for a change.
