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Saturday 30 May 2015

I wasn't interested in politics - GEJ says + pics from his reception in Bayelsa

Former President Jonathan said during his reception in Bayelsa yesterday that before he became deputy governor of the state, he had no interest in politics. Narrating how he dabbled into politics, Jonathan said,
“It all started with me and Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha. I knew Alamieyeseigha when he wanted to contest the governorship of Bayelsa State under the defunct United Nigeria Congress Party. That was the first time I knew Alamieyeseigha. We formed groups in every local governments – two persons to sign petition to enable Alamieyeseigha to contest. But a late Chief Judge asked me and one person from Ogbia to sign the petition. Even though I was a civil servant, I signed the document. I was in the Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission then. Of course, when he started his campaign, I joined.
His story is very interesting. Continue to read it plus photos from the reception after the cut...


"Not because I was interested in any elective office, but what drove me into joining Alamieyeseigha’s team was that those of us from very small communities always have problems and sometimes you have to run to government for assistance. I felt that if I worked with him and luckily he won, I would know some of the people in government.
“When electioneering started after Abdusalami Abubakar took over, Alamieyeseigha did not call me. But somewhere along the line because we had worked together, one evening, one Bozimo and another person came to my house and asked me to run with Alamieyeseigha as deputy governor.
“I was living in Port Harcourt then and I knew how primaries work and I said I would think about it. In fact, the following day, I told Bozimo that I was not interested, but the whole thing changed later. The detail will come later. That was how Bozimo and Alamieyeseigha brought me in and during the election, we won.
“From 1999 to date, my people and Nigerians have given me rare opportunity, rare privilege. I was deputy governor, governor, vice-president and President of the country. I am grateful to all Nigerians.”
“Nigerians have given me so much that I cannot stay back. That is why I maintain that we need peace in this country. We need development in this country. Political crises don’t bring development. And I believe the new administration will work with all Nigerians and make sure Nigerians are happy. I am indeed happy about the statement the President made that he did not belong to any clique, but to Nigerians. I congratulate him for that." (Punch)

118 comments:

Davido's driver said...

*yawns*

Davido's driver said...

No wonder he couldn't handle Nig. F9 president.
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Unknown said...

We ave heard you sir thank God your no longer our president. Now you can enjoy urself with you family and of course our national moi moi.

BONARIO NNAGS said...

It was so obvious, you represented an interest, interest of a few who saw you as a means to a selfish end.
You're a good man surrounded by many bad men, and I won't forget a very desperate wife.
May God be with you in your future endeavours.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

NaijaDeltaBabe said...

What a divine way of getting to d top!

Unknown said...

Story

Anonymous said...

Enjoy Otuoke

Unknown said...

But interested in looting money.... story for the gods.. mtchwwww

Unknown said...

It was too obvious, cos u totally misused this rare opportunity, u and our legendary comedienne peshe got in there by a slim chance.well, we have moved on.next plz

Anonymous said...

May not believe all he says, but he's a true gentle man

...The doc

Unknown said...

Nice 1, he wasn't interested b4 bt later he got involved fully gud 4 him.

Unknown said...

Nice 1, he wasn't interested b4 bt later he got involved fully gud 4 him.

Anonymous said...

That is Y he could not do anything

Unknown said...

We ave heard you sir thank God your no longer our president. Now you can enjoy urself with you family and of course our national moi moi.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful

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Ethel said...

That's my president speaking! Thank you sir for ruling this great, troublesome n critique filled country! Sleep all d sleep u havnt slept in years!

Unknown said...

Now we know.........Goodluck indeed followed you...God bless you Oga Jona


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Anonymous said...

I'm just glad I won't have to hear patience Jonathans voice regularly!

REAL. PIKIN said...

Wonderful piece I will forever Lover U my Former President. YOU'RE INDEED GOODLUCK........... Lesson Oruko Omo ni ro Omo.

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Anonymous said...

Nonsense! He should go tell that to the fishes of polluted Bayelsa waters.Did it just dawned on you now after grounding the economy with his army of sycophants and unrepenting klepts? Words of a brainless man..as usual!

Unknown said...

God blesses people like gej....he is not despy

Unknown said...

just passing

Unknown said...

GEJ, thank u for doing what u could for this country, for conceding defeat, and giving us peace. May God tak u frm grace to grace.

Unknown said...

Love his success story...from nothing to something...God bless him.

Unknown said...

He was really lucky.
Good for him, he left honourably.

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Amy said...

One thing we should all know is that politics is not for the faint hearted, anywhere in the world. You don't enter politics just because you were convinced to give it a try. You must have that zeal in you to even consider attempting it. Jona in all honesty did not understand the key role he was 'saddled' with. And the worst being that the sycophants swarmed in on him like they had the interest of the nation at heart. As Reuben Abati (where is that one sef) is no longer available to put a check on what Jona de talk now. He should just write his own memoir of 6years in office.

Anonymous said...

Enough already sir.

You weren't interested yet you accepted the nominations.I'm not interested in having sex but without being coerced or forced,I open my legs and reach an orgasm or several.

I am not interested in stealing but I'm given loot from looting sessions and I collect it and don't even report the,perpetrators.

So now Nigeria belongs to everyone when for the,last six years,your goons(Edwin Clark,asari etc) have done nothing but remind us about south south this or that.

God has favored you .Thank HIM always and talk less.Thats one of the problems that I personally had with you.You were all talk and little or no action.Motion without movement.

President Buharis speech was a quarter of yours yet we will remember it for a long time to come.

GOD bless us all.

Anonymous said...

Impressive! Well loved, ezigbo nmadu.

Bonita Bislam said...

Beaitiful speech there.I wish u well

Miracle Onuoha said...

He's my hero. I love this man

Beauty Israel said...

GEJ may God keep and bless you, u are a good man

Unknown said...

End of discussion

Anonymous said...

Great man of our time....it shall always be well with u......
Mummy K

Anonymous said...

I hope my comment will be visible.......
Mummy K

Unknown said...

Beautiful story o.next pls tire of all D's stories jare

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He's really a lucky man

Unknown said...

President Goodluck Ebele jonathan... God will take you places.. We r happy you are back home alive, hail and hearty

Unknown said...

I pray that God helps president Muhammedu Buhari to succeed

Unknown said...

President Goodluck Ebele jonathan... God will take you places.. We r happy you are back home alive, hail and hearty

Unknown said...

I still believe making such statement like "I wasn't interested in politics" is a reflection of how badly his government has performed. Cos he lacked the political will to lead the country.

THE ACT OF SEX said...

No wonder Onyeka Onwenu didn't perform.

Anonymous said...

After becoming dept governor to Governor den vice president to President and here you stand to tell us you never wanted to be a politician, hold that your big mouth, was it because you where a looser *God forgive me * please mind your excuses!

Unknown said...

Welcome d hero of our time

Unknown said...

Where is he driving at??

Gistyinka Blog said...

Hmmm very interesting story.. Nigerian will remember you for the rule you play to unite Nigeria and also for making our democracy stay despite the speculation and insinuation of world leaders and opposition party that Nigeria will break-up in 2015.

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Anonymous said...

I love you uncle GOD bless you richly for me, no harsh comments guys

Anonymous said...

Now truth is told. He was not interested in politic which made him to govern irresponsibility. If you do not have passion, why go for it . Look at the way he left the country , cheer luck to him bad luck to the nation. BASTARD

ary said...

We knew politics was forced on him. OBJ the evil puppet master.

Anonymous said...

Peter Obi! Peter Obi!! Peter Obi!!! How many times did I call u? Gbado anya.

Unknown said...

E do! Abeg live your life, while we live ours. Linda take note!

Unknown said...

E do! Abeg live your life, while we live ours. Linda take note!

Anonymous said...

GEJ is a good man but as d president, he was overwhelmed by d responsibilities and 2 make it worst, bad and greedy advisers didn't let him concentrate. He would hv done well as a head of dept in otueke local govt. It's well though. I wish him well

Unknown said...

Am inlove with this man, my hero u don't belong in politics, u re definitely too good for that dirty job. God bless u

Anonymous said...

Love you Jonathan

Unknown said...

Bitch Ass.
Tell that 2 the Dumb Fucks cos its common knowledge that ur households primitively acquired wealth.
Maybe Dude is ironically thanking us 4 looting our collective resources.
PATHETIC.

Unknown said...

Bitch Ass.
Tell that 2 the Dumb Fucks cos its common knowledge that ur households primitively/greedily acquired wealth.
Maybe Dude is ironically thanking us 4 looting our collective resources.
PATHETIC.

Unknown said...

And U wanted to contest for 2nd term... Bullshit...

Unknown said...

U try gan ni oga jonah

Unknown said...

GEJ. I wish you all the best in your journey of life! I key into your goodluck. Some day I will share my story to the world! Amen!

Unknown said...

Intrestin dat means he was not ready

Anonymous said...

I love u Mr.president_kcbioha

Okowright Balaxy said...

GEJ is an epitome of humility, God elevated you from nothing to something. You were really favoured. You have played your role in Nigeria, history will always remember you for stabilising democracy in Nigeria. I pray Buhari and his APC cabals don't abuse democracy. God bless GEJ.

Anonymous said...

Little wonder you were a HUGE failure...Moronic Time Waster!





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Unknown said...

Jona you fulfilled destiny and a big thumbs up for that..

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Unknown said...

The power of greatness it's in you! It's in me! Team #strong9ja# #blackmanba#(MOB)

Unknown said...

Im happy with the statement he mad also. Thanks mr former president

Unknown said...

I respect this man

David said...

God bless u sir. You are a blessing to Nigeria, how can we ever thank God enough for givn us such a hrt in a critical time like this in Nigerian political history; what w'd we do if this peacful transition were at the mercy of those power mongers!!? #thankful

Anonymous said...

E Don do oh hah let's move on please.This is a new dawn.He has played his part let others play theirs.Its getting boring.

princesslove said...

You are indeed a hero

Unknown said...

Wow this is nice

Walata said...

Good

Anonymous said...

Welcome home my hero

Anonymous said...

I hear you and you wanted to die there.Why didn't you leave after Yaradua died.Abeg make we hear word.I am not a fan, never been.

Unknown said...

Welcome to Linda ikejis blog...news...events ...lifestyle... Inspiration.. Beauty and yes Gossip*winks*

This one is pure INSPIRATION! Gej u remain a hero

Unknown said...

Heroic welcome to a worthy son.

Unknown said...

Jona for Live

Anonymous said...

You can't see good From this Humble Man GEJ because your heart and that of Nigerians is bitter and needs sharp sharp miracles i mean instantly miracles as been promised by GMB but i huge you all to stop the insult,love yourselves and love Nigeria and also show respect to GEJ for he has done his best .later you all will come to realize that Nigeria will only grow if we we stop talking much, abusive,no respects for elders,envy,backbites and stop this tribal rubbish then that miracle i mean that prophetic miracles we all want will get to us as a nation ans as Nigeria at large.lets love ourselves and embrace our heritage and culture show love and peace to everyone honor or past hero's and heroine , talk less and study hard and above all pray everyday For Nigeria And the sky will be our starting point we want to be like Americans and UK yet we serve and worship them'yet condemned our very own shame!!! Great GEJ Great

Unknown said...

That is DESTINY at work.
This should encourage any one out there that thinks all hope is lost.
Wipe your tears, be courageous and hold on to hope, your DESTINY will find you.

Unknown said...

6 wasted years

Unknown said...

Is nt easy to be in power for 16yrs,ur name really followed u nt all dese despirados, non of dem can hv it d way did. God bless u

Anonymous said...

You're a stupid illiterate if you believe all these crap. He wasn't interested but spent trillions on campaign, made sure he was the sole pdp candidate, sent orubebe to cause trouble, tried to cause last minute chaos with the fuel scarcity.
I see how uninterested he was. Why didn't he just decide he wasn't going to run if he wasn't interested?
You igbo's have fish brain cos from the comments, it's mostly igbo's who believe this fat lie.

Emma Jayc said...

Mr GEJ failed Nigerians most especially the south-south people #Embarrassing
EJANLA.

Anonymous said...

Because he lost that's why he is saying all this.Abeg make we hear word.

Unknown said...


GEJ, thank u for doing what u could for this country, for conceding defeat, and giving us peace. May God tak u frm grace to grace.

Anonymous said...

Your sai baba is here already. His result will be out in 4 years. 2 days wasted already. Ambode has hit the ground running already. We still dey wait 4 our oga 4 top.

Anonymous said...

it was his destiny to get to the top, looking at how he got there but unfortunately, he misused it. He had all the power and no idea what to do with it. Surrounded himself with thieves. bye

Anonymous said...

Scorpio (Jonathan) don't make good leaders. Sagittarius (Buhari) neither do no make good leaders. The stars don't lie

Unknown said...

What do u knw u dis jambite?...dey r talking politics, u r putting that your slim mouth....do u even pay tax?....everyone always think they can say something they know nothing about...champion on top lindas blog dey feel like boss!!!!!!!....mmttcchheeww

Unknown said...

Someday, sumone, somewhere will call you brainless in your old age....Goat!

Unknown said...

You are the bastard that has no home training!

Anonymous said...

Yes they are but pity you yourself are not!

Anonymous said...

Anita I av been abserving u and ur negative comment always, a lady for dat matter

Anonymous said...

Don't mind him. Yet he contested for a second term. Such a pretender!

Anonymous said...

Exactly. An insult to our intelligence.

Anonymous said...

Don't mind the bloody hypocritical speech. The man is a pretender.

Anonymous said...

That's why he couldn't achieve. It might be a touching story but the truth is the country went backwards and that makes it very sad.

Unknown said...

GEJ, thank u for doing what u could for this country, for conceding defeat, and giving us peace. May God tak u frm grace to grace.

Anonymous said...

No wonder u couldn't handle Nigeria. Ur performance was very poor.

Anonymous said...

Bozimo and one other person...... called TIMIPRE SYLVA asked you to run with Alams. How do you forget to mention the name but just say ''one other person'' . This is the nature of this man.

Anonymous said...

It's obvious...He's so soft!

Unknown said...

Afi lover na...

Samuel Whesu said...

Make una tell am to shut up

Anonymous said...

Tank u for all d wasted years

Anonymous said...

He left honourably??? I can't believe you would even think that, talk less of writing it. Someone that brought the country to its knees, to a grinding halt. I'm sure you charged your phone with gen, using fuel bought at 300 naira/ L to write this nonsense. Mschewww.

Anonymous said...

SALUTE ! GEJ MY HERO !

OIL said...

Anonymous y r. U always attacking Bonario, am sure u r cursed. So not supporting jonathan d milipede is a crime right?? Bastard

Jasmine Joseph said...

Yes oooo that's d favour of the lord upon ur life and he will still take u to greater heights internationally sef, enjoy ur numerous vacations my president Nigerians are not a group of pple u can please even if u had put ur head on a platter for them it won't have still been enough

Jasmine Joseph said...

Yes oooo that's d favour of the lord upon ur life and he will still take u to greater heights internationally sef, enjoy ur numerous vacations my president Nigerians are not a group of pple u can please even if u had put ur head on a platter for them it won't have still been enough

Jasmine Joseph said...

Yes oooo that's d favour of the lord upon ur life and he will still take u to greater heights internationally sef, enjoy ur numerous vacations my president Nigerians are not a group of pple u can please even if u had put ur head on a platter for them it won't have still been enough

Anonymous said...

All those idiots waiting for Buhari, was that how Nigerians waited for your thief President Jonathan? Is that how Nigerians waited for all former heads of states? Why the hatred? Your man Jonah has failed. Get over yourself

Anonymous said...

Who is this dull brain talling about scopio and sagittarius? Pls i dont believe in such stupid stuff. I only believe in God. When God has blessed a man, even star talk like sagittarius cannot stop God's destiny for his life. Take it or leave it.

Anonymous said...

you are a goat osasona keep replying every comment

Unknown said...

JAIL FODDER...NOT IMPRESSED AT ALL. MATTER OF FACT THIS IS AN INSULT TO THE NIGERIAN. GLAD IT'S OVER. MAKE HIM SING AND LOCK HIM AND HIS ACCOMPLICES. SCAPE GOATS HAVE TO BE MADE AS A DETREENT TO OTHERS WHO WANT TO MOVE IN A SIMILAR MANNER IN OUR NEW NIGERIA.

Unknown said...


My love for GEJ continue to grow day by day

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