The Federal Government has responded to what it said are judgemental and unwarranted comments from several countries expressing their disappointment at the postponement of the 2015 general elections, saying Nigeria does not need to be hectored or lectured.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Aminu Wali, speaking at an interactive session with the diplomatic community in Abuja Wednesday, cautioned heads of foreign missions against making unguarded utterances on the conduct of Nigeria's internal affair, saying the government would no longer tolerate their excesses.

The United States, United Kingdom, Canada and European Union have all raised concerns at the postponement, with some saying the security situation cited as an excuse for the delay is not enough reason.

"No country, no matter how well intentioned, can love Nigeria more than Nigerians themselves," Wali said and expressed strong displeasure at the conduct of some head of missions who he said have continued to behave in an imperial manner and in clear breach of the channel of diplomatic communication.”

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"It is only in this country that I have noticed some Envoys who have taken it upon themselves and without recourse to the Government , to embark on social causes and political advocacy that are totally unrelated to conventional diplomacy and representational duties of Ambassadors. Certainly, Nigerian Envoys abroad do not behave in this manner, " he said.

Wali continued, "It is therefore unacceptable for Envoys to abuse their privileges and immunities by behaving in a manner that would have been met with opprobrium in their countries were Nigerian Ambassadors to behave in like manner. Let me be clear, the Federal Government will no longer tolerate the excesses of such Heads of Mission."

Exactly!

just want Jonathan out
my PVC will talk for me tho

abouyusuf:
The Federal Government has responded to what it said are judgemental and unwarranted comments from several countries expressing their disappointment at the postponement of the 2015 general elections, saying Nigeria does not need to be hectored or lectured.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Aminu Wali, speaking at an interactive session with the diplomatic community in Abuja Wednesday, cautioned heads of foreign missions against making unguarded utterances on the conduct of Nigeria's internal affair, saying the government would no longer tolerate their excesses.

The United States, United Kingdom, Canada and European Union have all raised concerns at the postponement, with some saying the security situation cited as an excuse for the delay is not enough reason.

"No country, no matter how well intentioned, can love Nigeria more than Nigerians themselves," Wali said and expressed strong displeasure at the conduct of some head of missions who he said have continued to behave in an imperial manner and in clear breach of the channel of diplomatic communication.”

http://naijaroof.com/2015/02/11/election-postp…es-envoys-wali/ ‎

"It is only in this country that I have noticed some Envoys who have taken it upon themselves and without recourse to the Government , to embark on social causes and political advocacy that are totally unrelated to conventional diplomacy and representational duties of Ambassadors. Certainly, Nigerian Envoys abroad do not behave in this manner, " he said.

Wali continued, "It is therefore unacceptable for Envoys to abuse their privileges and immunities by behaving in a manner that would have been met with opprobrium in their countries were Nigerian Ambassadors to behave in like manner. Let me be clear, the Federal Government will no longer tolerate the excesses of such Heads of Mission."

sir Pls include forgein news outlets