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Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by surawilly(m): 5:48am On Mar 17, 2015 |
President Goodluck Jonathan paid a secret visit to former Vice President Abubakar Atiku on Friday night to hold a meeting that lasted till the early hours of Saturday. Sources at the Presidency told SaharaReporters that Mr. Jonathan went to Mr. Atiku’s home with the aim of persuading the former VP to lead a so called interim government of national unity that the president has been covertly attempting to sell to numerous political figures in recent weeks. One source said Mr. Jonathan and some hawkish members of his inner circle, including Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, First Lady Patience Jonathan, Governors Olusegun Mimiko and Ayo Fayose of Ondo and Ekiti respectively, as well as senior presidential aide Doyin Okupe, have decided that handing over power to Muhammadu Buhari “is out of the question.” Several electoral monitoring groups are projecting that Mr. Buhari, a retired army general and the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is the odds-on favorite to win the March 28 presidential election. When SaharaReporters reached Mr. Atiku, he expressed surprise that we knew about his meeting with President Jonathan. He asserted that the idea of his heading an interim government did not come up during the long discussion with the president. Mr. Atiku said he had retired to bed when he was woken up and told that President Jonathan had come to see him, adding that the president was already waiting in his living room. After denying that he was asked to head an interim government, the former vice president admitted that Mr. Jonathan tried to prevail on him to rejoin the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He disclosed that he rejected the invitation outright. According to Mr. Atiku, the president also discussed the ongoing war against Boko Haram insurgents, asking for support for Nigerian troops fighting in the area. He said they also discussed the possibility of displaced Nigerians returning to the areas that have been recaptured from Boko Haram. Asked by our reporter whether he thought President Jonathan was interested in allowing elections to hold on March 28, the former vice president hesitated before stating that he would not wish to speculate, but he said the president’s body language did not reveal that he was interested in the polls that are scheduled to hold in two weeks. The secret meeting between Mr. Jonathan and former VP Atiku has caused unease among some APC stalwarts. A few hours after the meeting, a faction of Mr. Atiku’s original political organization, the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM), announced their endorsement of President Jonathan. In his telephone interview with SaharaReporters, Mr. Atiku disclosed that he was opposed to the formation of an interim government. He stated that when former military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida, set up an interim national government in 1993, the dictator offered him a position in the government through the late General Shehu Yar’Adua (ret.). He said he rejected the position, adding that it was eventually given to a Lagos politician Dapo Sarumi. Asked further about the substance of his conversation with Mr. Jonathan, the former vice president said advised the president to ensure that the elections were free and fair and devoid of the bloodshed that trailed the 2011 general elections saharareporters.com/2015/03/17/fresh-plot-scuttle-nigerias-elections-jonathan-holds-secret-meeting-former-vp-atiku 1 Like |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by odeku457(m): 5:50am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Na today! |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by peckhamboi: 5:53am On Mar 17, 2015 |
What is pursuing this man that he is making him running helther skelter. He had all the goodwill in the world in 2011 but he squandered it by looting our treasury to the last kobo and come 11 days time we will pay you back in your own coin. Sai Baba 15 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by experimentist: 5:54am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Otuoke loading 75% 10 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by ziccoit: 5:56am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Hope Atiku would not allow his lust for power to push him into being used to destabilize and scuttle Nigeria Democracy. Atiku can join PDP if he likes, APC is not going to miss him. He has been docile since he lost APC primary yet the party has achieved a lot without him. It is obvious GEJ doesn't want election to hold. He prefers an establishment of Interim National Government. The fear of Buhari is the beginning of misbehavior for GEJ and PDP. 8 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by oluwafemi113(m): 5:59am On Mar 17, 2015 |
. Too late We've decided to go for better candidate In GMB we believe APC all the way . 9 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by atikubaba(m): 5:59am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Even with all the dollars he has being throwing around ,he is still afraid of election. PVC= Power to Vote out Cluelessness. 11 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by Nobody: 6:08am On Mar 17, 2015 |
How can a sitting President of Nigeria turn up unannounced in the sitting room of an opposition politician at night? Is it how desperation has led them to reduce the dignity of the office? Jonathan should remember that he is not just a candidate; he is the President. Few days ago he was hopping up and down with raggae musicians and doing photo op. It was left for him to ask for their autographs. Outlaw organisations like MASSOB and OPC are given protection to parade openly on the side of Jonathan. How low can he go to win this election? 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by ephemm(m): 6:25am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Hmmmn!!! This best thing for GEJ now is free and fair election, and a peaceful handover. That's his last card. He better not turn himself to Laurent Gbagbo 9 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by lonelydora: 6:32am On Mar 17, 2015 |
E no concern us. Nigerians have decided. 3 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by keat: 6:33am On Mar 17, 2015 |
A performing president don't need to be running from pilar to post your achievement and track records will speak for you 5 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by nzeadachie: 6:36am On Mar 17, 2015 |
SHARIA REPORTERS DON COME AGAIN OOOO, WHO IS BELIEVING SOWORE WITH HIS FAKE FAKE NEWS AGAIN? 3 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by talktimi(m): 6:37am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Sahara reporters must surely win the 2015 award as best fiction writers at the next Oscars 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by AdeniyiA(m): 6:39am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Define DESPERATION... 1 Like |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by Redoil: 6:41am On Mar 17, 2015 |
All the APC touts above me are numbskull for believing this lie from their media arm. You realy think gej will relinquish power just like that and runaway? I pity you 2 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by Nobody: 6:42am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Desperado Jonathan! How far can he go? With the same $200million offered to Tinubu that was rejected,if offered to Atiku,he will accept it. I don't trust Atiku a bit! The guy needs to fill up the amount that he has spent during his campaign. 2 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by StealthyMe(m): 6:42am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Conment reserved... |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by AceOfDiamonds(m): 6:43am On Mar 17, 2015 |
And this interim government shiit just got realer (sic). God punish the enemies of Nigeria! 1 Like |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by Oklander: 6:44am On Mar 17, 2015 |
All na wash... Buhari will win. 2 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by san316(m): 6:47am On Mar 17, 2015 |
I guess it is now an open secret. whatever they are plotting will fail. GEJ is shamelessly moving about in the middle of the night like a village gossip. why not just sit and conduct elections instead of forming an ING. clueless olodoferous moumous. #RedCardGEJ 2 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by Pataki: 6:49am On Mar 17, 2015 |
There is no peace for the wicked. Running up and down in the middle of the night when no one is pursuing this man smacks of a man who is highly and mentally disturbed. Nigerians have rejected you Jonathan. Rather than quietly accept your shame, you and your shepopotamus wife keep enlarging your disgrace on all sides. Great shall be your disgrace come March 28. 2 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by alaoeri: 6:53am On Mar 17, 2015 |
The clueless one turn Atiku after IBB has rejected the idea of interim government, am certain Atiku will also reject the idea, election will hold & GEJ is going to lose gallantly. #ihavedecided. 2 Likes
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Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by double0seven(m): 6:56am On Mar 17, 2015 |
The numbskulls shouting fake news, did you read the part in the writeup that says Sahara had a phone call conversation with Atiku and that Atiku already admitted that the event did take place. 3 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by Nobody: 7:00am On Mar 17, 2015 |
double0seven:you dey mind them? The sudden decamp of Atiku's supporters to PDP made me believe the story. Atiku might just give in. I have the feeling he will. 2 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by Vicotex(m): 7:01am On Mar 17, 2015 |
sahara deserters 2 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by kokoA(m): 7:06am On Mar 17, 2015 |
Redoil:are you sure you are not the numbskull here? Didn't you read the part where Atiku himself confirmed the visit? That he had already retired to his room for the night when uncle Joe came in you mean sahara reporters just forged Atiku's reply to? The truth of the matter is that no matter how objectively you want to look at it, except a miracle happens there is no way GEJ can win this election and he knows it.. No matter how you try to be lenient with your permutations, the numbers still doesn't favour him.. But his issue now is not losing his seat, he doesn't mind going back to Otuoke BUT DOESN'T WANT BUHARI to replace him.. Lol.. The fear of prison is real men and my amiable general is a heartless jailer That's why he has been courting top opposition and neutral figures (Tinibu, Atiku, Abdulsalami) to buy his idea.. Imagine Atiku as president and Tinibu as vice smh.. See what GEJ wants for Nigeria ba.. 1 Like |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by horlabiyi(m): 7:08am On Mar 17, 2015 |
There are too many lies in this report/news, very obvious. They said Mr president want Atiku to head interim govt, so you're telling me there's no cctv camera/recording device in Atiku house to cover the event in order to show the world Mr president actually want interim govt. Also,it's not possible for the sitting president to visit someone unannounced. This is one of your propaganda from the party of LIE mohammed 1 Like |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by Mynd44: 7:57am On Mar 17, 2015 |
berem:Atiku is on the list of top ten indigenous employers of Labor in Nigeria. It is safe to conclude that he is wealthier than Tinubu. If Atiku makes a move, it won't be because of money. 1 Like |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by otokx(m): 8:08am On Mar 17, 2015 |
The person supplying Sahara reporters intel most likely is in the government team. It also appears that Dr President just realized he has freedom of movement outside Aso rock - good to see him crisscrossing the nation. |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by qualityovenbake(m): 8:15am On Mar 17, 2015 |
I keep hearing Interim Government! I just hope it's not real. Nigeria will still remain one entity after March 29. 2 Likes |
Re: Saharareporters : Jonathan Holds Secret Meeting With Former VP Atiku by lovat(m): 8:17am On Mar 17, 2015 |
otokx:is it possible for a president to visit someone without the person being aware? I read the conversation btw ATiku and SR, it was the most hillarious junk journalism for a long time that I've read. |
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