According to the Nigerian Telegraph, the boxer, who is seeking to become the oldest man to hold a world boxing title defence, and wants to have his defence staged in Nigeria, jostled to get an audience with President Jonathan, who was at the Abuja National Stadium to inaugurate ‘Rhythm ‘N’ Play on Thursday. Ali scuffled with the president’s aides, which got the attention of Jonathan. After having been allowed to approach the president, and after stating his mission, Jonathan directed that the boxer see the Minister of Sports for further discussion on the matter.
Ali however alleged that when he tried to see Abdullahi at a private luncheon held with celebrities and a few others, he was manhandled by the minister’s aides and denied audience with the minister.
“There is no respect in this country for the people who should be respected,” Ali fumed. “How can I, when all I am trying to do is lift up my country’s name, be assaulted by a bunch of scoundrels all in the name of protecting their master? I was already a world champion when they were in primary school.”See the video after the cut...
143 comments:
Oh! 2bad....
TENYHOLA
Thats was fucking unfair by the security. are they not educated to address whoever than force.
Hmmmm
LOL! I can't help but laugh though, but this isn't fair, its ignominious!!
Dis is disgusting....wetin dis old man dey find up and down
I am a citizen of this so called country-Nigeria but at this point in time after seeing this video, I must say FUCK NIGERIA and her LEADERS. This is the height of it. Disgraceful!!!!!
hahahhahaha @ I Ws a world champion when they were in primary school.
but seriously, what is wrong in lending him a listening ear ehnnn Minister of Sports?
How many minutes of your time could he possibly take?
they just carry themselves like gods like you can't see them anyhow or approach them.
mschewwww!
that's why Nigeria is never seen in a good light.
Na wah ooo wet in dey happen self for our country
Na fight wao first to comment
Bash Ali should rest already with this his quest of becoming the oldest boxer to win a title.
He has lost his respect,from a hero to a nuisance.
If his not fighting with security deatails at the National Assembly,it will be at the PDP national office.
~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310
This is exactly what these useless so called 'police men' do. How embarrassing is this shit. This is somebody that they should be saluting and 'dobale-ing' for. Look at the way they disrespected him. If it is Chris Brown or Kim Kardashian or any other oyibo, you will see them, acting like they know work...this shit needs to stop. We are our own worst enemies. If they can't respect him for anything, at least respect the grey hair on his head. This is exactly why I will never let my father go any where on his own and mingle with such people. I can't ever tolerate him being man-handled like this by people that don't even match up to his level in any way,shape or form. Heaven will just fall.
~ Adanne.
Bash Ali should respect himself and not impose himself on people. This is embarrassing to him. He should have respected the office of the Minister.
Bash Ali should go an sit down joor. This fight he has been pushing since God knows when. He tried with IG, With PDP chairman, With Niger delta Minister and all sorts of people. I am sure he must have insulted the minister that's why he was thrown out. Bad riddance to bad rubbish.
Bash Ali should go an sit down joor. This fight he has been pushing since God knows when. He tried with IG, With PDP chairman, With Niger delta Minister and all sorts of people. I am sure he must have insulted the minister that's why he was thrown out. Bad riddance to bad rubbish.
Wow. That's really cruel. Poor guy.
O boi.. Nawa ooo
Na wa ooo...may be he shld have booked an appointment. But sha nigeria is lawless
oh dear! This is so embarrassing.But what does one expect from a valueless society...my sincere apologies Mr Ali.
This gist is funny and embarrassing. Did he wake up that morning thinking...'today, im going to have a word with d president!'? What concerns d pesident with his boxing match? its just like tyson saying he's going to d white house to discuss his boxing match with obama!lol! He deserved d beating he got!
Na wa o
There should be no respect for anyone in the country because everyone is supposed to be equal. If the president said you should talk to the Minister about it then you have to go the official way to the Ministry of Sports an make an enquiry on how to submit your idea to the Minister I bet you no one will throw you out.He was in a private luncheon and you expected to just walk in. I wasn't expecting you to get in. On the other hand if you think you can have unrestricted access to him why can't every other Nigerian walk up to him? Your medals? No its not enough. Go through the official way.
That was totally unfair, considering his age. When will this people change?
Thats totally unfair.
That was totally unfair, considering his age. When will this people change?
His manner of approach probably triggered this response from them. If he had approached them politely, I'm sure they'd politely ask him to go through 'due process' and book an appointment.
IMO those 'scoundrels' were following instructions...and just doing their job.
hahahahaha Bendel Insurance at its finest...bash ali is like a 100 years old and dey still needed 3 policemen to bundle him out...
This country sef, dis man is suppose to be a sports ICON. See d way those “bunch of scoundrels” re harassing him as if he want to punch d minister.
9ja we hail thee
it shows how power intoxicates...Go Bash Ali you still remain the man..
Hmmmmmmm,sad isn't it?Its not like he was armed or anyfin like that.
As embarrassing as the scene might have been for the Legend, my pity is for those Policemen and the Minister, it's a reflection of how decayed this system we call Nigeria is, no one is respected anymore. David Cameron moves around freely, yes his security/aides maybe more but not this hungry, ineffectual, angry, disrespecful, foolish, cowardly and stupid. To them this is safeguarding their boss?! Very funny! While they were busy doing this, someone could have easily passed through and slashed the stupid ministers' throat.
Nigeria sha,very dead country...dis man is supposed 2 be respected but its very sad he is disgraced...it is well sha...as 4 dis so called leaders,dey all gona regret even tho my peeps r among...bastards,just wish I cud throw a bomb in deir midst....sorry Bash Ali.
D-MALAY
Someday Mr President and Oga Minister will be addressed as "former". Money and fame are visitors,manage them well,treat people well.
Bash Ali is a charlatan. Why go around ambushing Government officials for your personal business initiatives? He lacks respect and decorum, even in his speech and mannerisms. How much tax has he ever paid? He better get a life and stop living on past glory, a dubious past glory for that matter!
Open disgrace, ♍γ̲̣̣̥ God!
This is so bad.
lol... but seriously in what other country that state funds are used in hosting a world professional boxing championship? Doesn't he have a promoter?
He should go and sit down!!!
Nawa its really terrible,Bash ndo(sorry)
I refuse to believe a whole Bash Ali, arguably the most successful boxer in Nigeria, will be manhandled and treated like a tout simply to avoid his audience with the Sports Minister? There's more to this episode. I think maybe Bash tried to force his way into the luncheon being held, uninvited, hence he was manhandled. I refuse to accept this maltreatment will happen for no reason. Let's here from the Minister's security detail before we draw any conclusion.
Nawa for niger...Bash ndo(sorry)
OMG!!!
This is pathetic,did they not recognise bash ali or does he look like boko haram?J-lord.
NAWA OOOO NIGERIAN SECURITY AND WE PEOPLE SHA
I find this very funny. But truly very disrespectful for them.
nawa oo..has anyone eva asked y he must alwz fight in Nigeria.....hmmmm
na wa o
Hahahhhahaaha.....old man go n rest, serves u bloody right...with all ur championess its police dts still treating u like a theif...twuah
If they think they are strong, they should meet him in the ring.
Kikikikikikikikikiki! O jo ka ndi nigeria
NPF u r a disgrace
That is terribly wrong. No human should be handled in that manner not unless he or she is a criminal
Omo see disgrace'Bash pele oooo
pure rubbish, Nigeria govt is just fucked
no more respect when you nobody
pure rubbish, Nigeria govt is just fucked
Well if bash Ali had respected himself as a champion that he is,and did things properly,he wouldn't meet with this humiliation. Cos am sure he went forcefully.
He think say everywhere na boxing ring wey him go dey flex muscles?
He should go learn etiquettes.
Abeg joor.
Big shame...what a country
oh my God, what kind of country is this. this video is really sad.
LOL...slugger!
This is so not fair, the so called police men are now tugs
Gini ka omere eeh? Ebiri nna gi
y will dey embarass him lyk this na?
That's not fair
Sad
like serzly? i can imagine muhammed ali been treated this way in America...Shame!!!
This is embarassing,but wait a minute bash ali shld relax abeg,is not by force. To be noticed as d oldest boxer,he has been constitutin nuisance all d while in abuja,dats why d president had to push him aside quietly,mtcheew,let him go n get a loan to start business joor
What a shame! We continue to treat ourselves like animals and expect to command respect from the outside world? It doesn't work that way!
Wat??all in d name of seein a minister?hAba dis is 2mch na..itz nt like dey found any gun wit him.dis is bad
This is terrible- I don't know what Bash Ali's crime was but that is no excuse for the way he was manhandled- please sack those policemen and political aides for assaulting a civilian
No! No! No! Dat was vry bad n embarrassing, wat sort of guard r dey dat dey couldn't simply escort the man to the door than forcing him out lyk a thief,that was uncalled for. Bad! Bad! Bad!
I can't stop cryin wit d way pple misuse power.
so bad of those aid, pls post my comment first time poster
Wetin concern godogodo with ur achievement? Na only John Cena for wrestling dem sabi.
Naijadeltapikin... This ÈŠ̊§ nonsense do D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ want Τ̅☺ say D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ don't knw bash ali ni kai all ds govt assistant house dogs D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥. Don't behave demselves, can D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ carry boko haram â„“i̶̲̥̅ke̶̲̥̅ dat na innocent Nigerians dem D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ get power on D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ should purnish ds pple »W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇@̤̥̣̈̊̇†̥̣̣̣̇̇̇ kind of insult b ds
Very sad and shameful. Although he should have gone through the normal protocol before seeing the minister. he brought it upon him self. Too bad!
WHEN PEOPLE CAN ENTER THE WHITE HOUSE FREELY,A BOXING ICON WANTS TO SEE A MINISTER,ITS BUNDLING THATS THE NEXT LINE OF ACTION,SOMETIMES WHEN I SEE HOW SOME SECURITY OPERATIVES BEHAVE,I THINK TO MYSELF "ARE THEY IN THEIR RIGHT FRAME OF MIND?". HOW DO YOU BUNDLE SOMEONE LIKE THAT EVEN WHEN THE PERSON IS NOT A SUSPECT,I THINK MR BASH SHOULD PRESS CHARGES.
Nigerian leaders and their over zealous security details!
What a shame.
Nigeria security should learn and respect the right of every Nigeria. They shouldn't be using the power of their uniform to intimidate any one. That why I don't really blame the occultic people that delt with them in nasarawa. We should fear god and respect man.
...we need to take care of those who made Nigeria proud they r dying away nd they dont care....
Peace is priceless, terror is senseless. Let's give peace a chance.
Eyaaa...not fair at all.At least if he is not respected for the honor he has done this country thru boxing,he should be respected for his age na #smh at naija
yeye police if na gentlr men of yhe highway now dem go tear race..
That's not fair
AMAZON,
Jesus!
This Country from TOP down is useless!!!
NO RESPECT!
Smh...what a shame
So unfair and shameful, why wud dey treat a man his age and status like that? why?
Too bad..*SAD*
Haba!!!naija police,na innocent person una dey fit handle,issorite!!!Bash Ali sef,ur own don 2much,nigeria has a lot of problem to notice you ooooo!!biko wait make finish wit Bokoharam..*linda how far
Is unfair oh.LINCHUK
Dey treat actors and actresses well...a world champion for that matter was humilated like dis... Its so unfair.may b he just wanted to get his small share out of the national cake bin sure that he deserved it...cos odas hav bin eating from d cake too...God heal nigeria
What a SHAME! I am not surprised though, Nigerian security men and women are illiterates! That is Nigeria for you! BIG SHAME!
Why bash Ali no nack dem wit his otumapko
This man is 419 that why the minister did not want to see him, have you guys forget this the same man that travel to Libya to see col gadafi before the war. i watch some of his fight in lagos about 15 years ago now take from my word this man is a big scanner Bash Ali. you said you want to flight Joe lasisi over 20 years ago the flight have not take place. you send area boys over him if you are good you did need minister to help you set a fight. by ex boxer
Dumb nicole, kai! u are still far below the level of understanding or perhaps, not educated....go through the contents again and re-phrase ur comment.. na to dey abuse u sabi, common sense not common!
The dumb minister is a civil servant, he should have at least granted the man an audience, like its done in all civil society..but NO IN NIGERIA...what if their F==king gun had gun off and killed the man..This is why I HATE theses idiots called civil servants.
He deserved the beating he got?? Nicole are you for real?? A 57 year-old-man? A one time world champion? A man probably old enough to be your father? I see you lack home training.#smh#.
Well, my question is: Did he book an appointment?
If he did and he was treated this way, then it's sooooo wrong and out of order.
However, if he didn't book an appointment, this is still wrong!
We should all learn to follow due process and respect each other, whether we are civilians or officers!
Rosellar...
Bash Should go get a life! He cant bulldoze his way everywhere because he is a boxer. He did it with PDP. Did it with IG of Police. Did it wth Niger Delta Minister. Now this. He should respect authorities. Must Govt fund his fight? A professional fight for that matter. Bash go get a life!
Absolute nonsense.aaah what rubbish is it becus he is now old or what.but that doesn't matter when u mention Bash Ali d name rings a bell to every body
Lwkmd, see as dem carry d man, nawa 4 dem ooo
Hello, First PDP, then the IGP and the minister of the Niger delta. By being rude and disrespectful, Bash Ali is destroying his brand. As it is, who would give him a dime for the fight? He is too desperate and can do anything for the so called fight. Bash is becoming emotionally unstable. He should get a job!
And wot is wrong wit him pursuing his dream?
No excuse to treat a human being like that. maybe just escorting him out but not nearly pulling him off the floor like that.
anyways Mr bash ali, did you just wake up and say you must speak to a minister or the president. everything needs to be done properly. did u book an appointment or write a letter or go about your meeting in a legitimate way? or did you try to badge in with THE IDEA OF MR PRESIDENT HAS SENT ME?
IF YOU ACT LIKE A THUG, YOU GET TREATED LIKE ONE. go figure
Urgh! This is Unfair. Bash Ali, sorry sir
U said my mind guy. This man almost got killed in Libya tryint to see the late Ghadafi all in the name of trying to be the oldest boxer. Bash jeje o.
How u can compare dis agbero to Ali leaves me totally confused.
This is totally unacceptable and those security men should be dealt with....
We all saw picture of Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw who bumped into David Cameron at a Starbucks coffee in London. Why are leaders of nigeria so inaccessible? Bash Ali may be a nuisance but he is not a security threat to the Minister. Bash All is today an 'ex this' but tomorrow Bolaji Abdullahi will become an 'ex that'.
All they needed to do was ascertain he was unarmed!
At least, I am sure he was not trying to assault Bolaji.
And once that, they pass word that a former Heavyweight class champion wants to have a word with the Minister. Via The Protocol Officers -
If Bolaji cant attend then, THE PROTOCOL OFFICERS/HEAD OF SECURITY would
dispatch/contact a PA/Assistant duty personnel to attend to the man.
He must have tried to get in touch officially, but even i know how difficult it is to get through to our National/Public Office Holders.
It's a barbaric thing to have happened.
Bolaji is a gentleman - I know he will attend to this DISGRACEFUL incident as soon as possible.
In anycase, Bash Ali deserves a serious apology.
And must instruct the head of his security personnel never to use force in the case of unarmed civic encounters.
OUR Police needs training every year - refresher courses.
And psyhological tests.
DISGRACEFUL DISGRACEFUL DISGRACEFUL
Baron
VI
I am sure they actd this cos he was kinda smiling..btw who recorded this in such situation??
If this happened here in the US, the police would have rightfully tased or pepper-sprayed his black or white ass. Only in Nigeria that some people think they are above the law.
Let him find private sponsors to promote his fight. Nigerian government doesn't owe him a cent (kobo).
Some peeps com out and jump into conclusion of issues the know notin abot. I was there myself and i saw everything that took place that day. The so called Bash Ali was so rude to Our president Jona. The SSS guyz tried to stop Ali first in the Rhythm N Play event but he kept shouting until the Jona got to notice wot was going on. The presido talked to him in calm manner. The Bash Ali guy even wanted to attack Hon Edem Duke but the gentle man waved it off.
Finally wen we sat to have lunch wit the Hon minister of sport in his conference room, everyone was already seated wen Bash barged into the conference room requesting that somone should stand up for him to sit down. A seat was offered to him to sit by d corner bcos the table is already filled up. He was there just behind me talking to the Hon minister in a rude manner talking abot how is an. he actually tried to disrupt the lunch wen the security men threw him out after much pleading from them to him to be calm and eat like every other peron in the room. U can confirm this from M.I, Ice Prince, Salewa of Tinsel n even Osita Iheme. Thank God the guns didnt go off while dragging him out bcos i was just close that they threw our my juice wich made me more angry.
I haff laff nd lafff bash ali is hungry..
I am baffled at the height of injustice,ignorance and decay of this country.Are those 'boys' in NPF uniform miscreants or officers!For crying out loud Bash Ali should have been given audience on the grounds of (1)Self recognizance (2)Elder Stateman . No wonder Chinua Achebe of blessed memory turned down d national award by ds Country. Nigeria soul is lost... Can you imagine America/UK treat their own like this? Broke or not,a legend is always one. I am appalled at people supporting this barbaric act *kmt* Dead country can't do shit about d unrest and terror Boko Haram as created & NPF is not ashamed to do this to Bash. Bolaji Abdullahi check yourself & your puppets. *smh*
I totally agree with you. Nigerians shud stop tryin to fel too familiar and ffw due process, I dnt agree with the rough handling part sha buh he has learnt a thing or two
Eiya!all dese are just d obstacles preventin him from achevin his dream.....sorry o
Johnny said it all.......hope this old man is aint going pyscho??
It is sad that Bash Ali doesn't respect institutions in the name of organizing a fight. He cant just walk into an office where he's not invited and be rude to everyone. He has so damaged his brand and reputation that I dont see how that fight can happen in Nigeria. Who would watch him?
Very funny. Bash should get a life. Must govt sponsor the fight? Abi na by force say govt must fundca fight? He should go and rest joor.
Bash Ali appears to be a frustrated soul. I remember he did this with Pdp, the ig of police and so many others. Hmmm, forcing himself on people and insulting them. No wonder he's treated like trash.
Abeg, Bash is not newsworthy joor. He's a nuisance. No wife. No family. No job.
Lol, this Bash man should go and rest. Abi na by force to fight. At 60 hes still making trouble. Im sure he must have insulted the minister and those around him.
Bash ali was rude and had no respect for authorities. He disrespected the President, the Minister and everyone at the event. Then later he tried to force himself into a meeting he wasn't invited to. Does being a boxer give him such right?
Olodo like u. Its good riddance to bad rubbish. Which skool u go seff. Shey na OSU abi na IFE...
People just come here to say what they like without being accountable for their statements.SMH
The police should have given him a good beating,what rubbish,this guy always harass people in authority asking for money to stage a fight from Abacha ,OBJ ,Ya'ardua and GEJ,he should go and source for funds privately. His time has past ,except he wants to die fighting,
What is unfair,the guy loves publicity too much ,i wonder the police people didn't beat him ,must Government get involve in everything ,there are procedures to see a minister for heaven sake,book an appointment
Oh its not fair! Buh he shd have booked an appointment to see him nah.
Make the baba stay one place i beg. He was almost killed in Libya during that crisis
For your information, this elderly man brought glory to our country Nigeria. Why shouldnt he be allowed to see whomever. Abroad they honour national heroes, why should ours be different? I'm totally ashamed of our so called leaders. And all you who open your dirty mouth and talk nonsense in support of this disgrace, MAY YOU NEVER HAVE ANY RESPECT ACCORDED YOU AT YOUR OLD AGE...una go dey shout say our country is bad all dat yet una dey support bad acts. Shame on ya'll...mschwwww
The question is do we want this country to get better? The people that r blabbing wat hav they done for nigeria? Bash Ali has brought honor and fame for our country he was awarded an OON. He has an opportunity to do wat no man has ever done by boxing @ his age. He wants to build sporting academies across nigeria.our So called leaders hav been tossing him around for 7 years. Its time for soul searching wake up naija.
The man had to be celebrated though he might be wrong in his approach. Give him chance to express himself, advice him where possible. There is administrative bottleneck in Nigeria. There are many abnormalities in the sport ministry.
yeah yeah yeah bash Alli is at it again oloshi he wont retire and go to his village or become a boxing coach must he fight at 57 dis man wan kill himself
na hunger they bash am dat is why he is seeking for relevance if im no careful na im dead body go live the ring
Bash who?!
Not in anyway supporting the unrefined manner the security men treated him, Bash Ali should have followed protocol in trying to seek audience with a public officer of the status of an Honourable Federal Minister. He should know better than going to way lay a minister with security details.
yeah, most pple know Bash Ali has become a nuisance with his quest of becoming the oldest boxer to win a world title in the world . i know a bit of his story at Airport Hotel but i don't need to say much about that . Nevertheless he should be respected as a former world champion and or as an elderly man . If the president or any minister is not interested in helping him actualized his dream , that is not a problem but he should not be treated this way at all . Our mentality in Nigeria is becoming worrisome ooo .Sorry oo Ali for being in a wrong place at wrong time .
though i am not in support of dis police bashing but lets call a spade wat it is. Bash Ali has become a criminal and shud be treated as such. he's using dis oldest boxer name 2 extort politicians and dey know now
Its just so sad that this can happen to Bash and you can imagine what the so called minister will other his thugs in uniform to do to an ordinary man,how can all this uneducated leaders using public money act such way,i pray law of karma catch up with them soon .
D security should have bow his brain out. Cos in nija every body is a suspect.
Respect is reciprocal. if u can't give it, u don't deserve it
It is said, ALL THAT YOU DO WILL BE VISITED ON YOU, IN LIKE MANNER. Just as Mr Bash spoke, while you were kids or not even born, he sought to bring glory dat u all now wallow in. Forget not that what u 'wallo' in, will someday leave ur hand, and others will take; maybe those u have treated ill, BE WARNED
Law of cama will soon fall on that Minister. I want to seize this opportunity to remind the federal govt to remember that the man being malhandled is a man that has won glory 4 this great country owning a world title wth him and most of all a national honour "CON". The minister (a bloody opportunist)has not disgraced this man, cos is an entity but has disgraced the entity called Nigeria, worst of all the seat of the Presidency of the Federal government of Nigeria whose emblem this great man is carrying by virtue of the National honour bestowed on him. I'm sure our govt whould neva have seen an MBE, OBE or a KBE been publicly humiliated like this. The minister shld remember that he does not av a mandate, 'cos we neva elected him, he's just their 'cos is a pdp man. Sovereignty lies in d ppl of this country.
GEJ, I want u to do justice to this international shame this ur appointee has put Nigeria n Nigerians into.
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