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Dr. Reuben Abati is the new presidential spokesperson

Renowned journalist and Chairman of the editorial board of Guardian Newspaper, Dr. Reuben Abati, 46, has been appointed Senior Special Adviser On Communication. Mr Abati takes over from Ima Niboro, who until recently was the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity.

What do you think of this appointment? Is he the best man for the job?
at 7/03/2011 10:14:00 am

22 comments:

  1. Anonymous3 July 2011 at 12:36

    I'm sure he's up to the task. I guess journalism had run it's course, now it's time to make moolah...

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  2. Ch5335ng3 July 2011 at 15:01

    He's always been a sell out and speaks from both sides of his mouth! That said, i won't read The Guardian again because it's only because of him that i read that paper!!

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  3. Tatababe3 July 2011 at 15:19

    I like Reuben Abati..don't know if he's the best man for the position but I think he'll do a great job.

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  4. Unknown3 July 2011 at 16:00

    He is the best man for the job oh...but they should allow him oh..his credibility among youths and as a role model to many cannot be overemphasized

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  5. Onimisi Roberts3 July 2011 at 17:01

    I just hope this is not true. It will be a loss to Guardian newspaper, as he is arguably the face of the paper. If he should take up the post, I hope he will not come out and start and an image laundry process like his friend- Segun Adeniyi.(Media Adviser to the late President, Umar Yar Adua, now Chair, Editorial Board of Thisday Newspaper.)
    While I know he is more than competent for the job, I think he should please maintain his role as a watchdog.

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  6. Anonymous3 July 2011 at 17:41

    So all the while he was writing 'The Jonathan Presidency Series' he was busy ass-kissing for this job? Self-serving eeediat!

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  7. Samuel Okonkwo3 July 2011 at 17:55

    Great choice, but i fear he will compromise the truth. Remeber Segun Adeniyi? Abati is a genius of his craft, but how do you join them, and fight them?

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  8. Anonymous3 July 2011 at 19:01

    Who else can be better? With a first class degree at 21 and his PHD at 24. I have been reading him since I was in secondary school in the early 90s. I am surprised to learn that he is not yet 50. I wish him all the best. Good he will be in cabinet, I have no doubt about his ability to speak truth to power.

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  9. Anonymous4 July 2011 at 05:11

    nuisance

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  10. Fanstuff4 July 2011 at 09:40

    It's a hatchet man's job. His credibility will be gone once he leaves that post albeit with a swollen pocket...

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  11. Anonymous4 July 2011 at 11:02

    Wish him all the best as long as he does not return to preach for us afterwards.
    I have nothing against Segun Adeniyi but his attempt to preach to us after doing shit while there makes me feel like cornering him in a dark corner and give him slaps that will leave permanent marks on his cheek.

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  12. Anonymous4 July 2011 at 12:12

    NA LIE....!

    THIS BABA NA 46 YRS OLD. OMG, ALWAYS THOUGHT HE'S LIKE 60. HE NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT HIS LOOK.

    WAO, THE MAN 'WOWO' SHA ANYWAY MOST 9JA MEN (NOT ALL O)UGLY.

    GOOD LUCK TO HIM ON THE JOB.

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  13. Anonymous4 July 2011 at 12:15

    this guy can speak any truth.

    he is a system's guy and always speak from both sides of his mouth. it same same.

    abati use big big english to try daburu issues not that there is any finess about him.

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  14. Igwe Osita One4 July 2011 at 12:28

    Reuben Abati happens to be among the very FEW investigave journalist we have in Nigeria at the moment. The same desire that pushed Pst Bakare into Politics is pushing him-the desire to stop criticizing and instead DOING SOMETHING! I will miss his fridays and sunday articles..

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  15. Anonymous4 July 2011 at 14:01

    Abati is d best thing dat has happened in dis dispensation! I really pray he's going 2 do d youths & Nigerians generally proud. Thumbs up 2 Mr President 4 Abati's choice.

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  16. GFxoxo4 July 2011 at 21:33

    I respect this man. I hope he makes a positive impact. Don't know anyone who could be better anyway

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  17. Anonymous4 July 2011 at 23:08

    yeah,he's of course d best man for d job.

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  18. i am krys5 July 2011 at 03:14

    This is the dude that wrote that article condemning the new generation of artistes, i don't think he is right for the job because he is one sided

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  19. ogunsfatai7 July 2011 at 11:09

    A round peg in a round hole, Dr. Abati is the perfect man for the job, I know is going to make a positive contribution towards the success of this administration, Congrats Dr. and special thank to Mr. President.

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  20. ogunsfatai7 July 2011 at 11:26

    A round peg in a round hole, Dr. Abati is the right man for the job, he will definitely contribute positively to the success of this administration. Congrats Dr. and special thank to Mr. President. Long Live Nigeria!

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  21. Anonymous7 July 2011 at 21:20

    i use to wait for his article every friday , i hope after serving in pdp he will not loose credibility. i wish him the best

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  22. AKINYEMI GBENGA10 July 2011 at 11:05

    BEING AN OUTSIDER IS BETTER THAN INSIDER IN ANY NIGERIA GOVERNMENT. I PRAY, DR. ABATI WE NOT BACKSLIDE. BCOS, TAI SOLARIN, SOYINKA,EBINO TOPSON,FEMI FANI-KAYODE,REMI OYO,SEGUN ADENIYI CAN BEAR ME WITHNESS. BESTOF LUCK!

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