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Friday, 15 March 2013

US Government condemns Jonathan's pardon for Alams and others

The United States Government is deeply disappointed over the recent pardons of corrupt officials by the Government of Nigeria. We see this as a setback in the fight against corruption." US Mission in Nigeria.

Meanwhile presidential spokesman Doyin Okupe has said the the Presidential Pardon granted the former Bayelsa governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, can be equated to the same pardon accorded late Emeka Ojukwu and Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

Is that so? What do you guys think?

161 comments:

  1. If only I can lay my hands on this fat fool called Doyin Okupe, I will give a merciless beating, I will take all his teeth out!

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    1. Doyin and d so called us people should mind their business o,this is niger over there they have so many illicit and terrible things happening there,they that live in a glass house shoild not throw stones @ others....

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    2. Doyin Okupe is playing the scripts given to him by his "Oga at the top"

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  2. That is sooo sooo wrong. Ojukwu's crime was one that if you sat down for a moment and considered at that time, there would have been a little bit of sense in it. There is no reason to sit down and consider Alameseigha's cos there is no justification whatsoever for money laundering. But I'm not surprised. It's same Nigeria. What is the difference between the spokesman and "my oga at the top man"

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  3. Of course US government is on point! I myself was shocked at our high level of free hand to corruption. I am just so frazzled lamenting over and over again over Nigerians corruption driven sense, why give pardon to such persons, they are just a corrupt cabal.

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  4. Jonathan condemns corruption

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  5. Okupe is senile and a disgrace to the medical profession.

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  6. Emeka Ojukwu led the fight in a war that was squarely backed by the majority of his people!

    Awolowo led the way to uhuru and was followed by the majority of his people!

    Alams rode on the back of the majority of his people and stole their common wealth!

    Do connect the dots, dear didirin Okupe, if you may!

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    1. Best comment!! #Gbam. *floetry in motion*

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    2. #GBAM! I couldn't ve said it any better

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  7. Doyin Okupe is insane for comparing those thieves with chief Awolowo and Ojukuw .

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  8. How can they condemn a puppet,condemn the puppet master,,,like I said naija is where you would find the craziest,absurd act and what have you...menh I love my country,that's y I put her in prayers.

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  9. if he thinks equating the Late Ojukwu wif Alams is the same,he's definitely on Cheap drugs!!!

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  10. This is very sad! we see government officials in the U.S.A being reprimanded greatly for corruption but in Nigeria the 'corrupt Government officials' get a pat on the back. How in the world can President Johnathan pardon all this corrupt high officials? Simply Sad!!!!

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  11. that Okupe is a confirmed MAD man, quote me any time.. and Linda, you berra post this!

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  12. Ogenemena choi see dis man as he full on top of chair, he don chop Naija money tire. He pardon na. He no pardon na, I sha no say oneday oneday, we shall be free.

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  13. Ogenemena choi see dis man as he full on top of chair, he don chop Naija money tire. He pardon na. He no pardon na, I sha no say oneday oneday, we shall be free.

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  14. They have come! Ojukwu was a hero who went on exile. Alams is a theif who has been hiding

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  15. linda we are not guys but we think. Its reflective of the sorry state of the nation state called Nigeria. A society of simples connected only by greed.

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  16. Ojukwu and Awolowo were political convictees, men who were fighting or working for something they believe in. Alams is an embezzler of public funds, a big-time thief, working only for his belly at the expense of the other citizens in his state and country. Two different things please!

    Why Did Goodluck Jonathan Pardon Alamieyeisegha?




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  17. The man called Dr doyin okupe is a complete nitwit, he wakes up and come out to tell millions of nigerians what ever they have decided within them selfish fools to tell us nd we would buy it like that, what do they take us for this toxic pdp members.

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  18. i just regret voting for GEJ.To think this is what i get for standing in d sun to vote n waiting for d result so my vote can count.
    so i ask doyin....since when did diepreye alams start to share history with awolowo n ojukwu?what re the comparisms? So he is now the symbol of the niger delta struggle.....a thief,a man who disgraced Nigeria globally trying to escape trail as a woman.I fell so sad for my southern brothers,just this one chance n Jonathan is writing a history that will forever be used against them.I cant wait for 2015.The most pathetic thing is...,GEJ is so stupid n gullibe,he is an international joke.

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  19. i wish to blow that okupe's lips

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  20. I don't c how dis makes any sense, d punishment was supposed 2 serve as example to oda corrupt officials, so I dnt knw wt GEJ is tryin 2 accomplish *shm* he is tryin to do Mr. Nice guy mtchewwwwww

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  21. he can as well add Al-mustapher,James Ibori,Bode george n bank MD criminals to his list.OOooooh i forget,he needs to send militants to south Africa to release that guy who was sentenced for Life.

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  22. My Oga @ d top tinz,thatss all JOEL

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  23. In as much as the people of Nigeria are rightly angry at the pardon granted by GON i however believe this is an internal affair of Nigeria and its high time US departments stopped interfering in what does not concern them. American presidents grant 100's of pardons during their tenure and they do not receive condemnation for exercising their constitutional right by other countries. I expect Okupe and co to put them in their place with a strong worded criticism.

    Prince Olusegun Adekoya

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    1. U must be a benefactor of the Jonathan Government. Please face the truth, our leaders have lost all sense of morality or integrity. It's a pity that a set of people less than 1% of the populace will hold our resources to ransom and keep lying to us. Hand go soon meet all of them.

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  24. Doyin na stupid man nw, i pity him children.

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  25. What I fnk? I think Nigeria is doomed in d hands of leaders like Jonathan! Dt guy will finish ds country

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  26. Did Doyin Okupe really say that? For real? The guy is such a big fool. Likening Alams to Obafemi Awolowo and Ojukwu? Jonathan is surrounded by fools like himself.......pls pass

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  27. Can anyone believe what this man is saying. He is definately a buffoon. I laugh at the black man. Bunch of clowns.

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  28. Ofcourse I'm quite disappointed wit Jonathan too. If u pardon him, why won't u pardon the rest before or coming after him. Wat makes his own case so special dat other thieves dnt need pardon. This country is so laughable. It shows dat Jonathan is NOT fighting corruption period because maybe he is...........

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  29. http://visitors2cash.com/ref.php?refId=74982 quickest way to mak cash15 March 2013 at 18:02

    I'm glad d US govt hav xpressed dia disappointment in Greedlock Jodreamer nd it can neva be equated to dat of Awolowo wat did Alam do for his state rather dan lootin al dat he cld lay his hands upon. I'm glad al dis tins re happenin, atleast nigerians wil wise up in d next election.

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  30. no be GEJ? it's not beneath him to shame this Country. yall just wait, we are yet to see him showcase his ignorance even more. rubbish!!!!

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  31. Jonathan continues to demonstrate political naivetes and nobody is stopping him. Was Awolowo or Ojukwu accused of corruption? I can now steal money, release a token of it all in the name of "Plea Bargaining", go to prison for some days ,then come back, hub nub with powers that be and then get pardon. I cannot weep for this country!!!!

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  32. Itz not thesame thing o,Goodluck just used his position to favour his fellow criminals....

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  33. And it came to pass They crucified Jesus and pardoned Barrabas(Alamiesigha)

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310

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  34. http://visitors2cash.com/ref.php?refId=74982 SA15 March 2013 at 18:10

    How I wish d US govt wil use dis as a yardstick to disallow entry of baba Jona nd his fellow looting colleagues entry intoo d US. Yes ma wish nd nt ur's so dnt boda tellin me his sm1's father cz I'm so nt interested in listenin or knowin

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  35. He must be a big fool for comparing dt criminal to such nobel men. GEJ is an enemy of d public n he kips showin dt everyday. God punish dt idiat spokesman.

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  36. Seriously Doyin OKupe!!! how dare you compare alamenonsense to awolowo and ojukwu? pfffttt

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  37. Shameless idiots! GEJ is a bastard! Nigerians are being sentenced to harsh prison terms for stealing as low as N1000 and this fool of a man is granting pardon to looters. In my opinion, GEJ is a puppet and therefore not fit for the position he holds. Retarded fool...

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  38. Okupe must be crazy. Ojukwu fought for a cause, and awolowo was wrongly alleged.
    I dont know what money will turn pple's sense to... O ma she oo

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  39. Okupe is on a cheap drug anytime anyday...

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  40. SAY WHAT??!! Is this Doyin guy on some cheap drug?

    What kind of equation is he talking about?







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  41. Should not have bothered justifying the pardon. What a joke! Where has our sense of shame gone to? Nigeria is bigger than any individual and govt needs to realise that. I say it and will keep saying I regret voting jonathan into power. IAI

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  42. I hd lil respect for doz bunch of fools called Americans. It ws nt Nig dt pardoned Ojukwu bt d oda way round. Watz dia biz wit wt hapns in Nigeria. Ws it nt in d same America dt a serial killer ws givn a lighter sentence ndi ara.
    Comment Signed, Sealed n Delivered by DatShapIboBoy

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  43. Wat rubbish.was corruption associated with the people dr okupe mentioned.Election is around d corner,aint surprised @ all.nonsense

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  44. Na today? Obama should have come to ask us. The average Nigerian could have told him that right at the beginning and saved the US government its 'disappointment'

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  45. show us the link for the statement,you guys did not know that even if GEJ did not pardon ALAMS,he can still qualify for the next election in 2015 according 1999 constitution section 66(c)...By 2015 10 years stipulated in the constitution will elapse..

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  46. Is Doyin Okupe okay... As in,whf do these people take us for?? Alamieyeseigha's pardon can be likened to that of Great Awo and Ojukwu..WDH!!! Arrrrrrgh!

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  47. u see dem.... My oga frm the top people have cum again.. Unintelligent arses. He wants to cause a media and internet war o... Nonsense man

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  48. Disrespectful idiot, these motherfuckers are just a bunch lowlives opportuned to handle office they are not worthy of.

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  49. Arrant Nonsense! Abosolute Rubbish!

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  50. Disrespectful idiot, these motherfuckers are just a bunch lowlives opportuned to handle office they are not worthy of.

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  51. Okupe is a Mad man....anyway I can't blame him, I blame all those that voted for the moron u are calling head of state.

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  52. Arrant Nonsense! Absolute Rubbish!

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  53. GEJ made a big mistake to pardon dis criminal.

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  54. This country is doomed. Bunch of twats.

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  55. This man is a big fool! Foolish and ugly!!!

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  56. ȋ̝̊̅ †̥ђȊ̝̊̅n̶̲̥̅̊k old age don D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ worry Doyin Okupe, wetin U̶̲̥̅̊ expect ♏‎​​​​​​​akƺ ђȋ̝̊̅♍ talk about ђȋ̝̊̅♍ OGA @ the top. SMH, ȋ̝̊̅ wish †̥Ħε̲̣̣̣̥я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ Ȋ̝̊̅ƨ̣̇ a̶̲̥̅̊ miracle or revolution that ☺ulϑ wipe off all these thieves, they keep taking nigerians for a̶̲̥̅̊ ride. Imagine comparing that big thief τ̅☺ Awolowo, that old man Doyin Okupe needs serious check U̶̲̥̅̊p abeg.

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  57. Ah GEJ is a Mistake! He is a curse! Father Lord, are d sins of dis country so great as to deserve a leader like GEJ?

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  58. what do we expect with the caliber of doyin okupe&co in govt?

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  59. This nonsense how can u equate this to that of chief Obafemi Awolowo and co are they thieves


    www.naijaopenmouth.com

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  60. They should mind their own Country

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  61. Nigeria is at a point of no return. Corruption has eaten deep into the system. There is no way out.besides we are kinda use to it that way, "Pardon" and setting free of corrupt Leaders and politicials. So I bet the US government should also get use to it. What do u want me to Say?

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  62. Okupe's face looks like the pig that was the spokesperson for animal farm.

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  63. Wat a government...they should as well pardon all the prisiners in KUJE prison.idiots

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  64. When would this Doyin Okupe realize his opinion doesn't really matter anymore.

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  65. Doyin okupe is a douche bag!

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  66. I am not an ethnic jingoist, however, I sincerely believe it is a prerogative and perceptive based issues and as for me I welcome it and if others don't then that is the great aspect of democracy; tolerance is expected in a democratic settings and acceptance is individual and not forced.

    Ojukwu and Gowon combined extinguished over 1 million lives and even Shagari was not happy pardoning them but had to because the force of lobby which is an integral part of democracy saw different and as such if we have lived and survive that up till now that; why can't we do same on another front here or no we can't because some few think they are better in presidential decisions than one elected.

    Please we are in democracy say as you feel no one will flog you as long as life continues one atrocity will be overcome in a generation, so ALAMS will not be end of pardon as no barge is given.

    Soon my friend Al Mustapha will be pardon and same will happen and pass.

    Come 2015 and GEJ contest again I will vote for him and that does not mean I am more Nigerian than you or you are more than me in that sense, it is simple democratic right of choice and prerogative.

    The law of pardon is called Prerogative Mercy and for those that care to know is not something that requires a collective to decide but just an individual and as such the president has exercise that right as the law permit and does not need to consider anyone but himself on that and he alone will face the consequence and no one, so if that is your reason to vote him out do so at your own right of freedom and prerogative vote.

    If morality and ethics are used in governance by now even UN would have had that and see atrocities in Palestine, Iraq etc. but it does not and will never because it is an individual perception but instead laws and legality are used to make such decisions.

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  67. Who made d U.S d big broda...mstchewwwW.k,2 our mumu politicians,dat was a very stupid move,thosE guys hv no right 2 freedom"...na naija we. Dey sha buh mk us govt sef mind dere biz

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  68. To make matters worse, Diya and some others that were lumped in with Alams had already been pardoned by Abubakar's govt in the past. Talk about an incompetent president and govt.

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  69. Doyin Okupe has totally lost it. Or on what basis will you compare Alams with Ojukwu and Awo? He should go and hide his face in shame, his Oga at the top is corrupt, simple. Its saddening that the govt of the day is not fighting corruption seriously.

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  70. Utter rubbish mahn! The US is even wasting their time. That country won't change, no one in government is working to better the country pls!! Bunch of corrupt leaders hiss *as you were*

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  71. How in this world would u compare Alams with late Pa Awo n Ojukwu? This an insult. This man is insane n needs urgent medical attention.His mouth just dey menstrate.

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  72. America ko, USA ni. Are they not part of the deal to put mediocre to rule on us to be able to rip us off! Abegi tafa balogun is nxt on line,and Anini wud be given afterdeath pardon. Oga jona keep on rocking.

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  73. Hmmm, only God will save us from GEJ and all the daylight robbers that work with him. Except for God's intervention, I do not see Nigeria making any progress under the rulership of clueless and shoeless GEJ. At this point, I only want to pray that God should give us a better leader,as we move on while urging Nigerians to come out enmass in 2015 to vote out GEJ/PDP.

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  74. boys don hammer loool

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  75. chief Obafemi Awolowo and Odumego Ojukwu did not steal national funds. They were not corrupt. They were not looters of national treasury. They wanted freedom even if it was sort of considered treason.

    How can you compare Alamasiegha(whatever the name is) to that. This is how we recycle corrupt politicians who come back and wreck where they left off from.

    Off because he is an Ijaw man ba?

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  76. They are just bunch of bastards,imagine someone calling ibadan, uyo for us na wah ooh.

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  77. U.S govt wey dey allow politcian buy house in state with stolen money. Make dem shut up. Wetin concern dem. No be dem and their children un dey give visas cos dem give un bank statment full of stolen millions. Make una shut up.

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  78. Linda, l told u before that Jonathan is mad but u did post my comment.He is not an human being.If u like dont post my comment.

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  79. The National Pardon Granted This DSP Alam, Is A GROSS ANATHEMA & A NATIONAL EMBARRASSMENT!!!...Truth Be Told;UNCLE JONA Terribly GOOFED By This ill-advised Act Of IRRESPONSIBILITY..Very Indefensible...I Was Really Piqued By This Unpalatable News & It Should Put A Very Sour Taste In The Mouth Of Any Rationally Scrupulous Being..How Will Other African Countries Perceive Us As A People?..Not To Talk Of Other Foreign Countries..;And You Know What?,The IJAWS In The Streets Of BAYELSA State Don't Even See Anything Wrong In The Rape Of Their Treasury By DSP ALAMS...As A Matter Of Fact,He Is So Loved & Revered That They Nicknamed Him Their jesus.

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  80. @jacobseyi on twitter15 March 2013 at 21:07

    Hiannnnnnn!!! How dare mr. Okupe compare a thief wit our highly respected leaders! I'm always moved to tears wen i fink about d calibre of pple @ d helm of affairs in ds country.MAY GOD HELP US

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  81. corruption at its peak.

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  82. These GEJ administration is a big disappointed and a disagrace to the people of this country.A gazette has just be release to show that all those men except ALAMS where granted state pardon btw 1998 and 1999.

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  83. THIEF PARDON THIEF

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  84. Well this parrot will say anything as long as it keeps him in d corridors of power. Jona, nigerians won't forget o.... A thief is still a thief. Fight against corruption... SMH... Was there ever a fight????? Peter

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  85. Bill Clinton did the same thing when he pardoned drug barons who supported his campaign financially. Hillary's brothers also collected some money in order to ensure two guys(can't remember their names even if I tried) were granted pardon. This was widely publicised and criticised That doesn't justify Jonathan's act. It just means that the american government should shut up and remove the log in their eyes.

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  86. Ds Nigerian Govt,in d process of covering dre stupidity nd shortcomings dy end up even commiting more blunders.How can dy compare a theif to our heros.Well I don't blame dem.If d oga @ d top is a fool,odas too will b foolish.AMMY

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  87. Our president is the most stupid man on earth. He thought he is gathering friends for 2015, meanwhile he is killing himself. Don't make a sneak your friend, it will grow and harm you. Jonathan, all you need to win 2015 is good work. You don't need sychophants and evil corrupt men and women to win. Be wise for awaile

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  88. Great leaders are calling for zero tolerance against corruption while GEJ is advertising and applauding corruption,pardoning great thieves and slanderers of dis nation....*smh*

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  89. This man Okupe should check his recorded and read between the lines very well. What a sacrilege to compare Alams wit d likes of Ojukwu and Awos!

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  90. This man(Doyin Okupe) talks with both side of his mouth.

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  91. My own opinion is that GEJ parrot aka Doyin Okupe is running is tap mouth any how and putting the president in an awkward situation. How can he compare theives to Awolowo n Ojukwu? GEJ is surrounded by educated illiterates n that is y what ever we say here won't make any difference because this govt is anti criticism.

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  92. This comment represent a new low for both okpe and his boss. Awolowo and Ojukwu did not steal and loot the resources of the people. They fought for the people. Must okpe call a cow brother because he wants to eat meat?

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  93. this is wot we here in nigeria,after stealin they are granted pardon so they can combak nd steal more criminals alike

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  94. Linda my love,before I tell you what I think,lemme ask my Oga at the top...loling.k,seriously,for those of you who continually whine that our president is corrupt,with out balls,whimsical or warreva are only doing so cause u are simply not 'chopping' from the Government,for our people say pesin wey dey chop no dey talk......¤linda'shusband.

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  95. GEJ has no direction, his government has failed woefully. Okupe is an opportunist retard .....he can't differentiate between good and bad anymore, so so sad !

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  96. So a visionary like Harold Demuren gets fired...and a common thief (yea I said it, common bloody thief) like Diepreye Alamieyeseigha gets pardoned. We are truly a nation of idiots being ruled by an original bastard. May God help us.

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  97. There is no basis for such comparison as neither Ojukwu nor Awo was convicted of stealing. Theirs is purely political just like that of Nelson Mandela. We are talking about corruption here, and the need to wipe it out. Chiji

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  98. Arrant nonsense! And the same govt will sentence a poor man to 7yrs in prison for stealing handset!!! Presidential pardon my arse!!! Like I always say, this Jonathan is, is ..... I just don't know how to put it in words!!!!! #redfacedwithAnger

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  99. Equating Ojukwu and Awolowo with a thief is a slap on the face of humanity. This spokesman must apologise and resign immediately.

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  100. I fink its naija wer anytin cn happen, d rich re above d law.

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  101. I agree with d US govt. Sey na becos alams na 4rm Goodluck's state too or what,as 4 me I don't agree oooo!!too bad

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  102. Emeka Ojukwu was not pardoned for corrupt practices. This is totally different from Ojukwu and Obafemi's kind of pardon received.

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  103. I agree with d US govt. Sey na becos alams na 4rm Goodluck's state or what too bad!!I don't agree with Bros J at all let favouritism stop in dis country and let 9ja move 4ward...

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  104. I'm curious to know the application submitted by the robber barons. They should be able to proof the morality, national contribution, Community and state levels. And who're the character references on behalf of the looters. Are they taxpayers, and etc. How did JEG get the access of the Presidential Pardons if Justice Department ain't involved?. It's DOJ will be involved before JEG signed the Pardons. If Justice Dept didn't process pardons then Judges should quit their jobs. It's their duty to disclosure all their criminal activities and conviction. JEG can't just pick those interest him for his personal pardons. Why only politicians, military officers, and others we had no idea of. The main thing here is JEG wants them to hold key positions. Those affected are already pardoned previously and few of them are working for him presently. I promised JEG has cleaned their records as usual. But he can't clean their criminal activities from smart mind. Hell no. What the heck of govt!!!!!!!!!a

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  105. Bill Clinton pardoned Richard Nixon we no talk, wetin be their own for Naija matter?

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  106. Pardon corruption

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  107. God will delivsr this Okupe man and his mouth. All in a bid to earn his wages

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  108. They are jokers. They all know what they are doing, just for their selfish political ambition. Ibori is a living case study.

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  109. They are jokers. They all know what they are doing, just for their selfish political ambition. Ibori is a living case study.

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  110. Does Jonathan reason with d brain God gave him biko kwanu??

    --Teeteelahyo--

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  111. We seriously need help in Nigeria...corruption cannot end when the corrupt go scot free.
    Join the fight for safe foodandwater in Nigeria.
    www.safefoodnaija.blogspot.com

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  112. Every Tom & Dick knows that there is no way this political gimmick exhibited by Jonathan's administration can happen in the United States. It's obvious we have never had government in Nigeria. Our leaders have always been bunch of clowns and jesters who never had the interest of Nigeria & Nigerians at heart.

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  113. Alamieyeseigha served as governor of Bayelsa state, in the heart of Nigeria's oil-producing southern delta, from 1999, when the nation became a democracy, through 2005. He was arrested in London after more than $1 million in cash was found in his home there. Alamieyeseigha escaped British authorities — Nigerian officials say he disguised himself as a woman — and fled to Nigeria, where he ultimately stood trial.

    Alamieyeseigha's impeachment brought Jonathan, a little-known marine biologist who served as his deputy, into power. Jonathan as recently as a few weeks ago referred to Alamieyeseigha as "my boss" during an event in Lagos.

    Analysts and activists routinely refer to Nigeria as having one of the world's most corrupt governments. The continent's most populous nation, Nigeria likely lost more than $380 billion to graft between 1960 and 1999, authorities have said. Meanwhile, just more than 60 percent of Nigerians earn the equivalent of less than $1 a day, according to a study published by the country's National Bureau of Statistics.

    Since the closed-door meeting Tuesday where Jonathan decided on the pardon, Nigerians have reacted with anger on Twitter and elsewhere over the decision. An editorial Friday in The Punch newspaper of Lagos simply said: "The situation is becoming hopeless."

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  114. Doyin Okupe is a great fool! A big big motherfucking foooool..how can u equate Awolowo and Ojukwu with acts by Alams? Alams is a thief pop and plain! Jonathan on the other hand is also foolish..his pardon of Alams discredits him due to their past. How much more foolish and ignorant can a president be? Oh Lord save us from aaaall these foooools! And any fool who supports them here is also a foooool! Mark my words! - Tonto's Tatoo

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  115. okupe is a mad man.A man who sold his soul longtime aga.Alamesigha was a disaster waiting to happen.As a former airforce officer he was dismissed as a wing commander for cheating in the final exaqms in jaji.This bayelsans are holding nigeria to randsome.Come to Abuja and see what they are doing.Carrying millions of dollars in their cars.For thise of you who used sentiments to vote for this our president you are all guilty.We saw it coming.A man with no shoes.The Americans should shut up their dirty mouths.They are as guilty as this government for allowing this rubbish.They allow them into america their children everywhere in america.The stealing is so bad but as long as america gets our oil they turn a blind eye.

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  116. How can it βε̲̣̣̣̥ the same? This man did the unthinkable! The greatest convict of our time! Jumping bail and running to 9ja like a woman... Haba! Oga Jona you fall my hand jor!

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  117. Doyin Okukpe is a microcosm of the Nigerian government and both can be described in one word... FOOLISH!!

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  118. This PDP led fed govt, Doyin Okupe, Reuben Abbati & Uncle Jona especially now have no hidden corner for their mediocrity, corruption, insensitivity, lack of purpose, incompetence and injustice. "Presidential Pardon granted the former Bayelsa governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, can be equated to the same pardon accorded late Emeka Ojukwu and Chief Obafemi Awolowo." This is display of Stupidity on 3D. What differentiate this stupidity from dt of Mr "my Oga at d top"? @ Bjay

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  119. why anyone would even think to compare the pardon giving to Ojukwu and Awolowo as "same" is ridiculous.. One day soon enough, Nigeria would be bold enough to revisit the atrocities committed during the Biafra War.

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  120. HOHA says.......
    The obvious target was Alams, becos he was his oga at the top. Rubbish. Am so disgusted with Jonathan, anyway 2015 is here.

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  121. Okupe is the biggest fool I've ever seen in my life, how can he equate the pardon given to late Ojukwu and Awolowo with the one given to these corrupt people. It only says one thing about Jonathan that he is corrupt and that he is supporting corrupt officials.

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  122. I am very sure dr okupe wouldn't ve dared 2 compare those 2 scenarios,cos d logic bhnd d allegory is so harebrained.ds is d drkst moment f ds presidency yet.






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  123. If president deems it fit to equate Alams pardon with that of Ojukwu & Awolowo, then I believe the president is taking advantage & abusing the power of his office.
    Kobi

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  124. This is a shame!!!,mr okupe or what do u call ur name?u r a disgrace to the opperessed people of this country. how can u equate this with Ojukwu's pardon?did Ojukwu steal from his people?was his pardon for corruption?there's this saying that goes thus'he who the Gods want to destroy the first make Mad'and that is what is playing out now...mtscheeeeew,asshole!!!

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  125. I wonder what the likes of Doyin Okupe is doing in the presidency. This guy has nothing to offer than to mischievouly calls BLACK colour, WHITE for us.How can someone equate a pardon given to those that fight for the liberation of their people and country (AWO,OJUKWU & co) and the one politically and dishonestly given to a THIEF (ALAM)? Honestly, this country is sick and that shows the kind of leadership steering the wheels of Nigeria. GEJ is the worst president I ever seen my life.

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  126. yup..when u steal billions ur a national hero nowdays in nigeria and therefore deserve due respect and in this case pardon..its jst a shame! dis country is a big joke!!

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  127. HONESTLY, am so angry wit dis country called Nigeria. Jonathan's term should just do and go. Had enuf of his decisions, not fit to be a president becos he doesn't tnk b4 he acts. I dnt want to see him in 2015 o, no more sentiments bcos dats wot brought him in. "Mchwww"

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  128. Padi padi government ..just tired of this government. Money is been lost on a daily basis and yet they will depend it with big big grammar ,,,damn

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  129. na how many months/years e remain sef make im comot.i cant wait to see him gone.ni oruko Jesu,he wont get there in 2015 .oluo sha.

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  130. Jona....lacks wise decision

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  131. Abi orie o pe ni? He tinks Nigerians r idiot or wat? Comparing people fighting for the masses with a thief.

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  132. Really lost for words. Every time one thinks we've seen or heard the worst possible, "they" just come up with something "new".

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  133. Lolz @Mr Doyin's comment......God is watching y'all in 3D. Shm for my dear belove country.

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  134. That was a careless talk from Mr Doyin Okupe! why should he equate Alam's pardon to that of Pa Awo and Ojuku? this govt. should check their conscience to see if they are sincere about the fight against corruption.

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  135. The truths is Nigerians are not ready 2 fight corruption yet.In my opinion dat sectn in d constitution should be Expounge.

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  136. Hmmmm Naija we hail thee!

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  137. All d U.S can do is jst 2 air its views by condemning Nigeria's action (as they have).
    Really and truly, it means nothg 2 sum1 like me kus d President is acting within d confines of d law. Nigeria's Constitution,1999 (as amended) provides 4 state pardon and d@s exactly d power exercised by d president and d council of states. Its best 4 dem 2 attend 2 its own state affairs in stead of commenting on wot concerns dem not. And 2 all of u condemning GEJ on ds, I want u'all 2 take a look @ yaselves....does God 4give your Sins wenever u fall short of his glory?
    D@s exactly wot d@ pardon means! Stop beefing n move on wt life. In any case, who amongst u is a saint...*wink*

    Long Dick In Da Building...Jooor o!

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  138. Guys its like you ppl have forgotten dat jona is alams boy....he picked jona as his deputy and jona is 100% loyal to his ex boss.

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  139. @Prince Olusegun you are so daft and senseless what do you mean internal affair..mugu

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  140. This Doyin Okupe is a shameless man. How could have equated a thief to Ojukwu and Awolowo. I am highly disappointed at the grant of presidential pardon to these rogues yet Mr. Okupe is here talking dust. I hope the same pardon is granted prisoners who only stole a loaf of bread to cure their hunger or even stole just five hundred naira and are currently jailed in Kirkiri. then we can all go and perfect our stealing skills know very well that we will be granted pardon. Alams should be in jail for life. He stole what would have been used to help millions of people. He should not have left free at all.

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  141. US, should go and take a chill pill...Only one person can give pardon and that is the president, and someday Ibori will be pardoned. Politics is not moral, it is a game of lobbying, sentiment and number.

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  142. Ojukwu and Awo did he say lol????...stay off the meds ex Doc..give or take they did what they perceived was right for their people..
    Whilst the other one Alameseigha is a common gluttonous thief..

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  143. chinedu onyibe-akenzua ..you are so daft with your poorly spoken English,all you said was a total deviation from everybody's opinion that expresses how mentally dull you are....Good comments guys!!!glad a lot of us have beginning to see the evil in our Country Nigeria,but its quite disheartening you all will march our in Larger numbers to vote this vampires who left our country in shamble,most of you mentioning Americans should just go die somewhere....We are talking about Nigeria our country,so damn the baseless points about who was pardoned in America and all what's not..Do you think people in America live the way you guys live there?everything owned in that country is for all the citizens and not few govt officials,.....Look at what Nigerians have lost to the heartless bastards Analysts and activists routinely refer to Nigeria as having one of the world's most corrupt governments. The continent's most populous nation, Nigeria likely lost more than $380 billion to graft between 1960 and 1999, authorities have said. Meanwhile, just more than 60 percent of Nigerians earn the equivalent of less than $1 a day, according to a study published by the country's National Bureau of Statistics.$380 billion as at 1999 so the figure would have risen to $700 billion.This is our funds not only that of Obasanjo,GEJ,Tinubu and countless others,my question is what would be the future of your kids???this people left our fathers in penury...So those of you mentioning America should just shut up and lets fight for our country,I say this again will join wherever I am.The pardon of Alams is not even it...lets all watch out if GEJ eventually wins come 2015,bet me Alams would be given another political post...

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  144. Now expect a national award for Alam.

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  145. Guess that is y Gudluck is on this list
    9 Most Dangerous Nigerians (Dead or Alive)
    http://nigerianschoolsonline.com.ng/index.php/blog/society-lifestyle/320-9-most-dangerous-nigerians-dead-or-alive

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  146. Nigerians, we never lack words and we can talk and talk about every single thing on the surface of the earth...until we turn pink in the face. That wont change anything. We should begin to ask ourselves essential questions and genuinely do a really deep soul search: HOW DO WE STOP ALL THIS MESS? How do we clean up the system and begin to hold people ACCOUNTABLE for what they DO, not what they say? Again, we have people who will say the darnest things. Fellow Nigerians, how do we effect CHANGE in the status quo?

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  147. he who has not sinned should cast the first stone. without that man, jona no go get levels for this country.

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  148. Never really hated this PRESIDENT this much, never really felt this disgusted. As a nation we have all made a unilateral decision to stand against corruption, for us corrupt leaders are enemies of the nation, they undermine us as a people and take hope away from our unborn children. They are the reason for extreme poverty, for insecurity, for lose of lives and properties, wanthom killings, they are the reason for lack of education, under development and thus they are ENEMIES of the PEOPLE. OMG! yet the PRESIDENT has the audacity to grant pardon??? JONATHAN has just declared himself the NUMBER 1 enemy of his people. How can you compare Ojukwu's struggle that was based on a clear maginalization of his people and a fight for freedom with this vagabon called ALAshit! Jonathan is sooooooooooooo goneeeeeeeee.

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  149. Jonathan hates this country, he'll never get back a second time. God bless Nigeria

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  150. Well am comn to bring fire to Nigeria and how I wish it was blazing already

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  151. Lets stop talking and take to the streets, lets fight for our country. The sins of the father shall be transferred to the children wherever they are.


    Nigeria act

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