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Wednesday 11 February 2015

Some of the things Pres. Jonathan said during his media chat this evening

President Jonathan held a media chat this evening and below are a few important points he put across.

He said in Lagos, on 38% have their PVCs, so if elections are held, 62% will not be able to vote.

About Boko Haram, he said there is no hiding place for the terrorist group. That he had meetings with the President of Chad and he said before he can send troops to Nigeria, the AU have to be involved. He also said Boko Haram doesn't necessarily have to be completely wiped out before elections are conducted. He also said taking over the territories captured by Boko Haram does not mean that the group have been wiped out.

About INEC chairman Prof Jega, GEJ said he has the constitutional right to appoint and the right to remove but he never told anyone that he's planning to remove Jega. He said reports making the rounds that he's planning to send Jega on a 3-month terminal leave is garbage bin story. Continue..

GEJ said INEC is an independent body but if they don't conduct the elections well, it will be on his head. He said people shouldn't doubt that the elections will hold. That it must hold.

Asked about his 'Stealing is not corruption' comment, president Jonathan said he never said stealing is not corruption -
"The word corruption we have abused it and it's not making so much sense. I did not say stealing is not corruption. I made that statement in reference to ex-CJN, Justice Musdapher. A thief should be called a thief. Ole should be called ole! If you say somebody is corrupt people don't know what you mean". He added "A thief is a thief. Don't use the word corruption to cover stealing. Call the person a thief"
He said the ICPC is the only agency that is expected to deal with corruption and not even the EFCC.

On the election, he said if the elections are conducted and he loses, Nigeria will definitely inaugurate a new govt
"Let me reassure Nigerians that elections will be conducted in this country and a govt will be inaugurated on May 29th" He said
He said there's absolutely no truth in him not wanting to relinquish power. That it's not right for anybody to want to contest an election and not be willing to take the outcome.

About his political campaign ads, he said he doesn't know most of the people placing one form of advert or the other

About Buhari, GEJ said the key actors around him in 2011 are different from those around him in 2015. When asked to assess Buhari, GEJ refused saying it will not be proper. "The insult that I have to carry is enormous" he said.

When asked why he only goes to churches and not mosques, GEJ replied "I’m united by different people. I can’t attend ceremonies that I’m not invited to

On $9.3m seized in South Africa, GEJ said the matter is in court and Nigeria will get the money back

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Unknown said...

Mere looking at the President and his words, you will know that the man mean well for the nation. Albeit, some saboteurs within the country and outside are only interested in discrediting his government and tarnish his mandate. Oga Jona, I have no gold nor silver; but with my support, I can guarantee you of my vote and the ones of my house hold. Shallom

Mr Zibra said...

Some people are very insensitive, they'll just open their mouths and talk... This man means well to this country. I will support you anytime My president. He was so distracted with all his agenda by so called Boko Haram and insecurity issues.

Anonymous said...

GEJ did not answer all the questions. Sai Buhari.

Anonymous said...

Senselesss!

Anonymous said...

GEJ 2015!!.. NIGERIANS WAKE UP!! BUHARI IS ONLY A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING!!! VOTE WISELY...

Anonymous said...

Uncle Jona!, na u we sabi, na u we go vote for!!

Anonymous said...

Lets not judge, if you were in GEJ shoes you will not do better, he is not that good but he is what we want becos there is no one better to rule.
My problem with him is that he spends time on irrelevant issues, but i know he will change this time.He is just a good man surrounded by bad people. Nigeria really needs to get reed of those who think the nation is theirs. those who select our president an counter our votes

Anonymous said...

Lets not judge, if you were in GEJ shoes you will not do better, he is not that good but he is what we want becos there is no one better to rule.
My problem with him is that he spends time on irrelevant issues, but i know he will change this time.He is just a good man surrounded by bad people. Nigeria really needs to get reed of those who think the nation is theirs. those who select our president an counter our votes

Anonymous said...

This Royal priesthood of a guy or whatever gender he is makes dis blog so disgusting n annoying.most times i remember his baseless comments,it makes me hate opening d blog..must u use "thereof" in every of ur senseless comment?chai,i pity pple who wasted their hard earned resources sending u to skool,wat a pathetic waste.Grow up boy and be sensible for once.ur million time Comment in one post irritates,Take note#Huh#

Muobs said...

Often times GEJ has been misconstrued. He is a hardworking man and obviously, he cannot please everybody. Let the votes speak!!

Anonymous said...

'He also said Boko Haram doesn't necessarily have to be completely wiped out before elections are conducted.' WHY THE HELL CAN BOKO HARAM NOT BE WIPED OUT??? IF THIS MAN IS NOT PREPARED TO WIPE OUT BOKO HARAM THEN HE SHOULD FORGET ABOUT CONTESTING FOR THE PRESIDENCY

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