President Goodluck Jonathan has described himself as the best leader to be produced by Nigeria. The President said no leader since the country gained independence in 1960 had done better than himself for the country. He, therefore, said the comment made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in which the ex-President described Jonathan’s performance as below average, was untrue.
President Goodluck Jonathan has described himself as the best leader to be produced by Nigeria.
The President said no leader since the country gained independence in 1960 had done better than himself for the country.
He, therefore, said the comment made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in which the ex-President described Jonathan’s performance as below average, was untrue.
Jonathan said this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, in Abuja on Sunday.
Okupe’s statement read, “Our attention has been drawn to comments made by a former President of this country, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, regarding the performance of the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.
“Obasanjo had at an event over the weekend declared that he rated the President Goodluck Jonathan administration ‘below average’.
“We aver that Obasanjo’s comments are untrue, misleading and clearly do not tally with the facts on the ground.
“We therefore wish to assert without equivocation that in terms of performance and achievements, no administration since 1960 when Nigeria gained independence from Britain, has done as much as that of President Jonathan.”
He said that every discerning and unbiased Nigerian would definitely attest to this “as the evidence stare all of us in the face.”
Okupe, who had also worked with the former President while in office, added that contrary to Obasanjo’s position, the Federal Government under Jonathan had performed excellently given the prevailing circumstances and resources available to it.
He said while it was true that Nigeria had been faced with incidents of insurgency and terrorism, especially in the last few years, the Jonathan administration had successfully contained the initial widespread activities of the insurgents, which he said were prevalent in 12 states of the North, including the Federal Capital Territory.
He added, “While it is true that the present activities of the terrorists in the three north-eastern states have become more deadly in mindless killings, kidnappings and supposed territorial seizures, government has made giant diplomatic strides with our neighbouring countries in order to checkmate the crisscrossing of the insurgents.
“The military and other security agents, which have engaged the insurgents since inception, have done a great job in spite of recent challenges.
“The truth of the matter which we must know and accept is that we have an internal enemy supported by internal and external resources waging a major warfare against our nation.”
Posted: at 24-11-2014 07:55 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
palwithtunde at 24-11-2014 08:13 AM (10 years ago) (m)
Wu is lyin to this old fool?
Posted: at 24-11-2014 08:13 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
shannon034 at 24-11-2014 10:47 AM (10 years ago) (f)
The Obasanjo Gorilla, Did he Complete any Single Road during his time ? Did he fix the Electricity during his time ? What about drinking water ? That Gorilla Never did single thing during his time......So why trying to blackmail someone who have tried his best to complete almost all the Federal Road in the Nigeria and also working on the Electricity to be ok...with lot of infrastructures under construction......
Posted: at 24-11-2014 10:47 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
Jimblack22 at 24-11-2014 12:10 PM (10 years ago) (m)
We are truelly getting disappointed with the leadership of our country. If GEJ really declared himself the best president ever, then we are finished. We are not even happy with the way nigeria is now. We need a servant and not a leader.
Posted: at 24-11-2014 12:10 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
k4short2 at 24-11-2014 12:31 PM (10 years ago) (f)
indeed u r d best president GOD has prodused in NIGERIA ever. or if u r not? let dem tell us of one who has never stained his hands of blood right from dia univeristy days. u hav even done well to have settle all allocation to fund each states only that we hv bad govtments who steal d funds for dia selfish interest. wish u 2015 presidency seat in JESUS CHRIST name AMEN.God bless u more.
Posted: at 24-11-2014 12:31 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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