President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that some of his friends deserted him after he conceded defeat to his rival General Muhammadu Buhari in the March 28 presidential election.
“Some hard decisions have their own costs. No doubt about that. It is a very costly decision but I must be very ready to pay for it,” Jonathan said, Sunday, during a farewell church service in Abuja.
Jonathan publicly conceded defeat to Buhari on March 31, a decision which was commended by local and foreign commentators and doused tension in the country
“If you take certain decisions, you should know that people close to you will even abandon you at some point. I tell people that more of my so-called friends will disappear.”
Many PDP members and loyalists of the President have jumped ship to the opposition Buhari’s All Progressives Congress while others have made harsh and distasteful statements against Jonathan’s party or its leaders.
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Posted: at 10-05-2015 09:32 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero
beautysharp at 10-05-2015 09:55 PM (10 years ago) (f)
Even Peter denied Jesus in the bible. let d holy spirit be ur friend my presido, this is the time to know ur true friends
Posted: at 10-05-2015 09:55 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
They were not your friends because of YOU, they were your friend,(at least the make you believe) because of your POSITION. So you have lost the position ofcouse you will lost the friends as well.
Posted: at 10-05-2015 11:00 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
dennis_005 at 11-05-2015 01:53 AM (10 years ago) (m)
Before nko do you think they will follow youu to Otuoke Village, many people had warn you before you no listening, you close friends are your worst enemy, come nest time joor Mr Jjona. " Sikena "
Posted: at 11-05-2015 01:53 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
at least you would have watched and think well before you give upthe to Buhari. they rigged this election openly. but too late now,good bye and thanks for the Akanu ibiam international Airport in Enugu and the good roads you build in Nigeria.
Posted: at 11-05-2015 06:08 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Squeezud at 11-05-2015 08:39 AM (10 years ago) (f)
Friends indeed! They were only interested in your position. Abeg stop referring to them as your friends. It happens to everyone. That's why it is good to be careful with those that cling to you when things are going on well with you. This life sef
Posted: at 11-05-2015 08:39 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
Mr president I can understand ur lamentation due to the environment u found urself in.but u have to behave urself .what u have to do now Is send no body u have ur money in d bank both abroad and within ,somany investment why do u still need friends mr man borne every every and enjoy with ur family .
Posted: at 11-05-2015 08:54 AM (10 years ago) | Newbie
Big misconception. They were the PRESIDENT's friends and not Goodluck's friends. So how do you expect them to stay with you when you're no longer the president? Such people make friends with the position and not the person. Anyway, it's good you lived to learn your lesson.
Posted: at 11-05-2015 09:38 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
royalsam450 at 11-05-2015 02:15 PM (10 years ago) (m)
Jona i follow hate u then but to be honest ur desition give me and many people shutup i can belive u are reall good man God fearring to the call i hope u come 2019 i pray buhari will not fall into the same pit i which him well buhari shall make us proud in jesus name
Posted: at 11-05-2015 02:15 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
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