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Monday, 4 May 2015

The Oby Ezekwesili Aljazeerah interview that's got everyone talking

Former Minister of Education and convener of the Bringbackourgirls group, Oby Ezekwesili was a guest on Al-jazeerah's Hardtalk which aired on Friday  May 1st and it has got many people on social media talking. Many believe she responded very intelligently throughout the interview but expressed their reservations regarding her response when she was asked if the administration of her former boss, Olusegun Obasanjo who she served under as Minister of Education was as corrupt as what many have described it to be.
"I really like empirical evidence..and right now you don't have any. You just assumed" - she told the reporter. More stuff she said after the cut...
According to Oby Ezekwesili, Obasanjo's government was not as corrupt as the government of Late Sani Abacha
"There was no way it could have been more corrupt that the government of Abacha. I am sorry" she said
Asked what she makes of the Wikileaks report that quoted former EFCC Chairman, Nuhu Ribadu telling the US Ambassador in 2007 that although in the Abacha days, only Abacha was the sole thief in his government, in the Obasanjo administration, everyone was a thief, Oby Ezekwesili replied
"The next person you should invite to your show should be Nuhu Ribadu. Its not about rejecting his views. I don't have counter-factory evidence on the basis to reject it"she said
Asked how corrupt is former President Obasanjo is in her view, she said 
"Is that supposed to be a question on the basis of some factual thing that you are putting before me? My sense of President Obasanjo was that he gave me the freedom to define the work that I did that public procurement was more transparent than it used to be"she said
According to Dr Ezekwesili, the Obasanjo administration had some corruption challenges and as the President then, Obasanjo was aware of the elements of corruption
"He was aware of the elements of corruption and it was his responsibility to tackle those issues of corruption. We tackled corruption but we didn't succeed fully. We didn't" she said.
Dr Ezekwesili later said she will be reacting later today to all the rumbles that her interview has 
caused.

Watch the interview video below...

at 5/04/2015 01:52:00 pm

87 comments:

  1. Davido's driver4 May 2015 at 13:53

    Oh well..

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    1. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 16:09

      No one seems to be talking abt the fact that this guy is very rude

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    2. NaijaDeltaBabe4 May 2015 at 16:12

      If dis woman no talk, she go get mouth odor?

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    3. Unknown4 May 2015 at 16:37

      She is quite right. U don't judge people witout facts.

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    4. Unknown4 May 2015 at 19:49

      So why r ppl reacting?

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    5. Unknown4 May 2015 at 21:07

      I love dis woman, she gave d answers correctly n didn't allow d interviewer 2 put words in 2 r mouth

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    6. Anonymous5 May 2015 at 08:03

      Lol. This woman is not straight forward. A government that was generally seen as corrupt even by the head of efcc and the head really did nothing about it yet u don't believe he is corrupt. He was minister of petroleum for 8 yrs without accountability yet he is not corrupt. What off Halliburton scam? Yet he is not corrupt. Maybe you have another meaning for the word corruption can u pls tell us.

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  2. Davido's driver4 May 2015 at 13:53

    This woman talks too much. Lindaobserve

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  3. bunmi4 May 2015 at 13:55

    leave her alone pls

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  4. knowurway.com4 May 2015 at 13:58

    Hmm nice answer

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  5. Unknown4 May 2015 at 13:59

    She dodged d bullets well...dey wan nak her head wt Obj's...obj's got d bigger head n she knws it

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  6. BONARIO NNAGS4 May 2015 at 14:00

    They went for her jugular coz she refused to say Obadanjo's administration was corrupt.
    Still can't find anything wrong with the answers she gave. But you can't please everyone.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

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    1. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 16:04

      Calm down and comment. Give away is not running away

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  7. Pearls4 May 2015 at 14:01

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    1. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 17:23

      Your mates are arguing about something intellectual you're here talking about sex. Ashawo oshi. And pls learn to write that god in small letter capital G is for the one true God. Oniranu

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    2. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 19:34

      U see ursef? U see ur life muyiwa. U forgot to go under anon. NA so God dey catch una. To tink u r a gentle man... tweh! !

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  8. Unknown4 May 2015 at 14:01

    She is corrupt.. Her God father OBJ too is corrupt.. She shud go and sit down

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  9. Unknown4 May 2015 at 14:01

    Ma'am take things easy o! Linda take note!

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  10. Unknown4 May 2015 at 14:02

    OBY THE HYPOCRITE !!!

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  11. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 14:02

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  12. Unknown4 May 2015 at 14:03

    hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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  13. Timmy4 May 2015 at 14:04

    When obasanjo came into power fuel was 2o# perlitre he left it @ 70

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  14. Unknown4 May 2015 at 14:07

    Hmmmmmmmm, ok

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  15. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 14:08

    I have said it evry1 in Nigerian govt can easily become an activist like Oby right after they leave Office. Just watch Ngozi-Okonjo Iweala even Soludo did same.
    While, they are chopping money they will defend nonsense.

    Oby isn't stupid, she won't bite the hand that fed her. If GEJ gave her an office, you think you will hear her voice?

    All of them are the same; if you like jump from party to party.

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  16. Unknown4 May 2015 at 14:09

    And that's how Oby will come out for president come 2031. Yes U heard it!

    @UmeOma

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  17. Unknown4 May 2015 at 14:12

    To b sincere I concur wit wht she said bcos u don't say an accused is guilty until b proven guilty. Same tin applies wit corrupt officials.

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    1. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 16:03

      Would you say the same for GEJ? Did she do empirical analysis before she said GEJ is corrupt biko take seat

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    2. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 18:51

      Please it is a FACT OBJ Gave out oil blocks like biscuits. Alakija anyone

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  18. Alpha4 May 2015 at 14:12

    Smart woman. Most corrupt country in the world wants to catch thieves in Nigeria. worry about yourself, America.

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  19. Bonita Bislam4 May 2015 at 14:14

    Witty woman.Baba is corrupt but at least he was careful not to parade his acts and corrupt criminals like trophy like the hero did.

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  20. Unknown4 May 2015 at 14:19

    Not my business though.
    But she's defending OBJ way too much.

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  21. Unknown4 May 2015 at 14:20

    a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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    Not interested....
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    ***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

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  22. ary4 May 2015 at 14:21

    Ain't no way she was gon bite the finger that fed her! Her adamant refusal to point fingers will raise dust on the supposed illicit affair between them that arose when they were pictured in an embrace.

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  23. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 14:21

    Nuhu ribadu got it correctly,in military regime their is only one mega thief,but civilian govt,every politician is a mega thief,from presidency to councillors

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  24. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 14:21

    Nuhu ribadu got it correctly,in military regime their is only one mega thief,but civilian govt,every politician is a mega thief,from presidency to councillors,civilians will run down this country.military rule is what Nigeria need

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  26. Unknown4 May 2015 at 14:25

    very logical responses...outspoken n outstandin.. am nt suprise... kudos

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  27. Unknown4 May 2015 at 14:26

    I pray Buhari makes a Minister, make person rest

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  28. Unknown4 May 2015 at 14:26

    very logical responses...outspoken n outstandin.. am nt suprise... kudos

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    1. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 16:06

      Is it therefore logical to say GEJ or his administration is corrupt? Did you do an analysis? Do you hv to do an analysis to a say the sky is blue?

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  29. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 14:29

    Madam pls there was nothing excitable about that disgraceful interview of yours!you were reduced to a lame defender of one of the most corrupt regimes on earth!you should be quiet.

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  30. Beausteven4 May 2015 at 14:32

    Same story

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  31. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 14:37

    Here we go again, yesterday men and women denying what we all know.
    Over a trillion naira sank for power project under st. Obj and her acolytes like Oby says he is not corrupt.
    You people should enjoy your loot and spare us these lies.

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  32. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 14:39

    this woman has lost all the respect I get for am o!infact how she and baba dey jolly is coming out soon!wen I hear d gist,i concluded OBJ has gay tendencies ni!cos dis Mr Madam too resemble a better looking specie of Gorrila dan baba o!she look like the western lowland specie while baba luk like d mountain Gorilla of the Albertinbe Rift of the Virunga Volcanoes.

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    1. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 16:07

      I don't support what she said but you that you are calling sm1 an animal? HAVE YOU LOOKED IN THE MIRROR TODAY? Be guided

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  33. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 15:01

    Oversabi dey kill small goat.

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  34. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 15:04

    Obasanjo,s right hand, Nija, i hail thee

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  35. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 15:08

    Intelligence in a woman is a treasure whose worth cannot be measured in gold.

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  36. Unknown4 May 2015 at 15:11

    The inteviewer is so rude!

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    1. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 16:08

      I agree but I blame her for granting the interview

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  37. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 15:15

    Obasanjo's govt was the most corrupt ever in naija history. I have the facts Mrs Oby

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  38. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 15:16

    Nonsense Corrupt Woman. Idiotic Old She Goat. They think we are stupid gullible people abi ? O please. You and Obasanjo are very corrupt.

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  39. Unknown4 May 2015 at 15:21

    She is taking sides.

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  40. Unknown4 May 2015 at 15:23

    Never bite d fingerthat feed you....datswat shedid

    Moye says so via BB Passport...Courtesy LIB....

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  41. eka4 May 2015 at 15:23

    Her responses were so dodging & calculated,
    "SHE IS NOT A POLITICIAN"
    "SHE DOES NOT BELONG 2 ANY POLITICAL PARTY".........(yawns)
    "OBJ ADMINISTRATION IS NOT AS CORRUPT AS ABACHA`S ADMINISTRATION" (lol).
    A must watch interview.....finally lost my respects 4 her cos obviously BBOG was politicized

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  42. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 15:29

    I watched it and I commend her.Exposure and confidence is very good.The guy was trying to browbeat her into responses and admissions but she kept her cool and answered sensibly.

    I strongly would have recommended that she walk away like Robert Downey Jr did.There's a fine line between interviews and bullying.

    She took him on nicely.

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  43. Livvsreamblog4 May 2015 at 15:30

    I watch the interview b4 going this morning,she is a politician trust me because she refuse to answer questions concerning obj regime,she already saw the questions coming and she prepare for it by not answering the questions...i will never fall a victim of all this people they r all liars

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  44. Unknown4 May 2015 at 15:35

    intelligent woman

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  45. Unknown4 May 2015 at 15:36

    Madam U don get wetin U dey find
    MINISTER OF FINANCE

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  46. Unknown4 May 2015 at 15:37

    Intelligent!

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  47. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 15:37

    She jst a shame to womanhood. All her action shows dat her husband do not have any control over her. After all her efforts to sell unity schools didn't come to limelight, she wants to make herself relevant in dis coming govt, so dat she will have an opportunity to loot d nations resources. Oby is a corrupt woman, her principal is a chronic corrupt man

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    1. Can't stand sexists4 May 2015 at 18:31

      God punish you and your mother's husband. chauvinistic motherfucker

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    2. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 18:55

      I feel for Nigeria honestly. From bad to bad

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  48. Unknown4 May 2015 at 15:40

    See as she resemble obj sef.

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  49. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 15:57

    Watched the whole interview. She's very brilliant and held her own. I think she's a blessing to Nigeria.

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  50. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 16:05

    it really beats my imagination when young people exude the utmost mediocrity in analyzing what their opinions are about personalities as against the substance of a discourse. I call that 'arm chair criticism'. How much information do we have about development assistances and the institutions around it with regards to the effect they had on our development? How many of us got more educated and perhaps enriched our vocabulary with some development economic lingo by watching this video as opposed to focusing on her looks or what your beliefs are about her personality? everyone is entitled to their opinion though but we have all been opportuned to be in a technologically savvy world and can actually do a bit of reading and research ourselves, get our information and join her discourse later on. you will probably get the chance of asking her why she is not a drop dead beauty

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  51. Unknown4 May 2015 at 16:11

    i used to respect her o

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  52. Dobzi fingers4 May 2015 at 16:15

    Her answers were diplomatic but intelligent

    http://dobzifingers.blogspot.com/?m=1

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  53. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 16:22

    Self obsessed liar. OBJ was minister of petroleum for 8 years. Forget about PWC audit, he didn't even allow anybody see what he was doing in that ministry. She needs a mirror that actually reflects.

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  54. Unknown4 May 2015 at 16:52

    Nice one Obi

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  55. Unknown4 May 2015 at 17:09

    This is certainly the painful height of hypocrisy, gush! That woman is a chief criminal, it's now ok to conclude that she was only acting a script of the powers that be in trying to demonize gej's administration

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  56. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 17:23

    I was compelled to finish watching this interview as in my opinion Oby is a very intelligent woman who has a vision. She is well rounded and managed the interviewee with grace . Certain things are left unsaid in public; however she clearly made some really good points based on her experience. Finally I like the challenge she posed to the elite hausa guy from Maidugury. Definitely a must watch for every Nigerian.

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  57. charmz4 May 2015 at 18:15

    Powerful woman

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  58. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 18:34

    Dumb ASS IDIOT said G-D CREATED NIGERIA HOW STUPID THIS WOMAN SOUND

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  59. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 18:35

    Kudos to Oby. Very nice interview, frank and intelligent responses. Very proud of her and hope GEJ appoints her a Minister for Petroleum or and other key portfolio. Well done Oby.

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  60. Unknown4 May 2015 at 19:12

    She is mentally Retarded.

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  61. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 19:52

    whether u like it or not dis woman is brilliant, only view people can withstand such bullying interview and not be moved. Madam, no mater wot anybody say....i respect ur stands.

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  62. Unknown4 May 2015 at 20:17

    Lolz madam u don't say some body is corrupt wen u dont intergrit ur self #SMH for nigerians

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  63. Anonymous4 May 2015 at 20:41

    WHat do you expect from her. she ran a failed bank and when abacha sent failed bank tribunal after her she ran out of the country.

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  64. Anonymous5 May 2015 at 06:04

    Oby's BBOG as proven that she is an insiders collaborator than a critic. Buhari wil make her one of the Minister make we rest

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  65. Subomi5 May 2015 at 11:13

    she is smart and intelligent, Buhari should hire her. on OBJ, oh well, I'm not sure she can judge what she did not see or made aware of

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  66. Anonymous6 May 2015 at 08:11

    This guy is mental!!! Thumbs up to Oby. That was some HOT SEAT! imagine GEJ on that seat!

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  67. Anonymous6 May 2015 at 08:58

    We shld be proud of her! How many of our politicians can withstand this heat and still keep their calm talking with adept knowledge of what they do. I wish we have more of her in the system.

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