The question was,how would you react to President Goodluck Jonathan's presence at Mandela's Funeral service,where Nigeria was not given the recognition it deserved.- Abdullahi Mohammed, Ahmadu Suleiman Ibrahim and 2 others like this.
Iwuji Augustine If d lykes of christian amanpour,larry king stand CKN were will u be bro nid an ans?
Chinny Ojinnaka GEJ was the only VIP that was allowed to be interviewed by the Press---he was 100% recognised
Oke Emeritus Richard Which VIP? I even learnt that his name was not among the dignitaries to deliver memorial speech at Mandela's burial but the name of Namibia president was among, imagine, despite Nigeria's efforts and travail which helped to decolonize South Africa.
Livy Ikwuako Okeke I saw him but he was not heard. Not all the 90 + world leaders and representatives that attended Madiba's memorial delivered memorial speech hence, our own GEJ is among the list of unheard leaders. If they all are to deliver memorial speech, by now we should still be LIVE in Soweto. Of Madiba's 18 or 19 grand and great grand children, 3 made speech for the lot. Moreover, someone made a speech on-behalf of the African Union.
Tunde Alabi-hundeyin Dudu Nigeria the giant of Africa is led by a Lilliputian lacking in charisma , self confidence, with an oversize inferiority complex. How did we get to this stage. This too shall pass..- Ckn Nigeria Egbon Tunde Alabi-hundeyin Dudu ordinarily,Nigeria deserved a spot on that podium..All the countries that spoke put together couldn't match what Nigeria contributed to the liberation of South Africa in both material and human resources..Obj would have spoken on that stage,that i know for sure
Sola Fanawopo It is not about JEG alone, it is a reflection of how far we have managed to become irrelevant in the scheme of thing.
- Babatunde David Sola Fanawopo you make a very valid point here,our nation is gradually becoming a laughing stalk in the commity of nations what a pity
- Oke Emeritus Richard If there is any president that should have represented Africa at the memorial it should had been Nigeria and not Namibia and no one else, what a big snub!
Hon Emmanuel Agomuoh I think it is a lesson for GEJ, he needs to come back home and shape things. I trust OBJ now, he would hv directly been heard at the event even immediately after Obama not the Brazilian or Namibian- Sola Fanawopo Are we not ascribing to ourselves what we are not? Does the World really want to listen to a country who could not provide basic amenities for his people? What do we really have to tell the africa and the World?
- Babatunde David Hon Agom yes OBJ has a bigger image than any African president during his time,let's say it as it's,he has his own short comings but he was never a pushover president
Taiye Shittu Dahunsi We maybe like the stones that d builders reject but we shall laugh last?we maybe down now as a nation but in nigeria will the hope of all these countries lie.for there will be no refuge for d countries who thinketh dey stand except in nigeria.i hv a dream!
Blessing Nwobodo This isn't about the president, but the fact that Nigeria was not recognised for the role she played in freeing Mandela and south africa from apartheid.
'Niyi Fatogbe Taiye Shittu Dahunsi, you have said it well. The whole show we saw today wasn't about GEJ, it was a well orchestrated plan to make Nigeria irrelevant in the league of nations. What we fail to realize is that countries just like people only hover around success, we as a nation need to look inwards and see if indeed we deserved to be given any recognition on the world stage. Especially with the corruption and other vises that our citizens have come to be masters at, South Africa has been in serious contention with Nigeria for decades. The competition is even fiercer now that Nigeria's economic ratings has improved in the last few years due to the current government's economic policies, there is a systemic shift of investors to Nigeria and SA sees it clearly. We all need to look inwards and start doing the right things as a new day is just round the corner, Nigeria will soon be the new bride of the world.- Ckn Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan shouldn't have gone..how many of them flew their flags at half mast,declared three. days of mourning and hold a memorial service in their country like Nigeria?
Uduma Kalu Nigeria and SA will save Africa. SA is the one with phobia. We need get ourselves on track and make our nation great. GEJ is true to SA
Adedeji Babington-ashaye I dont understand why all d interest u culd av as regards d burial of Mandela is where GEJ sat and did nt sit..what has dat got to do with food on ordinary man's table..and what is special abt the dead burying the dead...must all presidents speak at d occasion?..did David Cameron speak there?..
- Adedeji Babington-ashaye Whatever we do doesnt need to follow others' steps..if they like let them maintain half mast..if they like let them even curse Mandela..it doesnt concern us..we shd do things d way we feel nt cos America didnt do it we shdnt do it..dats nt my style..I believe in doing things ur own way..no sentiment
Dr-Okey Viewpoints Jonathan is not a loud or proud person. Am not sure if giving him a front row would ve made a difference in his accomplished life. I would not rate him based on where he sits at Mandela's funeral cos he has had much dealings with him as a leader. Lets be just. He didnt even need to go- Adedeji Babington-ashaye And what are u in ur own corner?..what leadership av u provided for the ones under u?..everybody seems to be a saint when it comes to Jonathan..do ur bit and let Jonathan do his own..
Stella Onogwu How can nigerian president be a star to be noticed.Even madiba was not happy wit our rulers till his death.i beg,them say Alfa burn u dy find him bea bea
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Most people here have spoken very well, if GEJ wasn't recognized, it's not about him. It's about Nigeria, they kill our people there and call it zenophobia. But I'm happy that Nigerians were there for them during their difficult times. There's nothing really special anyway, whether or not our president wasn't allowed to speak, it's politics. I know we've not had a perfect democracy but it's certainly better than what they have in Cuba so what are they talking about? Remember it was Fidel and now Raul Castrol, next could be Edwardo Castro. Zuma himself was booed by his own people so what's special? The big question is, can they continue with the Mandela legacy ?
ReplyDeleteGod Bless whosoever left the previous comment. Its not about GEJ, its about a failed Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteWe will get there. I hope and better we can achieve a better Tomorrow !!!!!!!!!
Dis country is far bettet dan those were they throw bombs every day Gudluck did not go there bcos of SA but bcos of d man Mandela himself to pay his last repect if SA did not recorgnise him that there' s cup of tea after they have notin to offer ,add or remove from us
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