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Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by DaPhilosopher(m): 2:02pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
US President Barack Obama praised Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday for conceding defeat in an election that he said showed “Nigeria’s commitment to democratic principles.” “President Jonathan has placed his country’s interests first by conceding the election and congratulating president-elect (Muhammadu) Buhari on his victory,” Obama said in a White House statement. Buhari won the election by 2.57 million votes official results showed Wednesday, defeating incumbent Jonathan in a close fought race. “I look forward to working with President Jonathan throughout the remainder of his term, and I thank him for his many years of service and his statesmanlike conduct at this critical juncture,” Obama said. With dissatisfaction rife over insecurity and corruption and the economy faltering as oil revenues dive, voters turned out in force sensing an unprecedented opportunity for change in the weekend election. “The last few days have shown the world the strength of Nigeria’s commitment to democratic principles,” Obama said. “By turning out in large numbers and sometimes waiting all day to cast their votes, Nigerians came together to decide the future of their country peacefully.” After an often bitter campaign that included highly charged rhetoric on both sides, Buhari said he planned to meet with Jonathan soon to plan the transition. “I urge president-elect Buhari and President Jonathan to repeat their calls to their supporters to continue to respect the election outcomes, focus on unifying the country, and together lead Nigeria through a peaceful transition,” Obama said. Buhari, a 72-year-old former army general who led Nigeria as a military ruler in the 1980s, said the vote had proved the country’s “belief in democracy. ” Obama also praised Nigeria’s Independent National Election Commission (INEC) and its chairman, which he said “deserve special recognition for what independent international observers have deemed a largely peaceful and orderly vote.” http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/obama-praises-nigerias-president-for-conceding-defeat/?utm_source=&utm_medium=facebook 9 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by preach93: 2:05pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
thanks for praising him, but please be ready to work alongside with the new president also #thanks 22 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by DaPhilosopher(m): 2:09pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
lalasticlala 1 Like |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by CR77(f): 2:11pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Jonathan na man way get good heart but he marry bad wife I am loving GEJ more and more. Quote me if you like i don't care 112 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by 5p1naz(m): 2:11pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
I drove through town today... it was peaceful....... Except for the danfo drivers. They own Lagos.... I hope the next Lagos state Governor would start thinking of subways. Because Lagos has more that 15million people, it is already a Mega City. 9 Likes |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by Burger01(m): 2:11pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Well said Obama. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by LewisO: 2:11pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
GEJ gat no choice than to accept defeat. 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by RoyalBlak007: 2:11pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Jonathan was in a state of conundrum.....had no choice |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by Sweetguy25: 2:11pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Obama go to hell!!! 20 Likes |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by ammyluv2002(f): 2:12pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Good! He's truly a good man 8 Likes |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by Brimmie(m): 2:12pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
[b]Dear Nairalanders, we all need to understand the concept of Greatness and Heroism. I have been reading Revisionist pieces and White-Washing of Sepulchres on several Social Media Platforms with different people calling GEJ a Hero for conceding to Buhari. So he is now a hero because he conceded? Did he have a choice? GEJ has played Politics with the Lives of thousands of our Countrymen for too long. History will never be kind to him. Note that He wasn't magnanimous by accepting defeat, the circumstances and factors were all against him. He didn't concede, he was compelled to. He didn't give us democracy, we demanded it and we got it. He is not a hero by any standard. We should separate sentiments from matters of National Interest, all those who made hate speeches should be prosecuted. All those who stole our collective wealth must be jailed and made to refund the money. Sending congratulatory messages to Buhari should not confer automatic Immunity to these Wicked Criminals. The true Heroes are those who stood up in the rain to vote and stayed to make sure their votes count. Not GEJ who allowed impuntiy unchecked, to whom "Stealing is not corruption". GEJ's concession of defeat is commendable, but not admirable. He must answer for embezzled funds.[/b] - Brimmie (2015) 65 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by luvinhubby(m): 2:12pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Obama ke After their programmed prediction of Nigerias imminent collapse in 2015, focusing on the elections as catalyst for that crashed in their face. Abeg it is Nigeria for Nigerians and nothing more, to hell with obama & his america. 27 Likes |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by Nobody: 2:12pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Ok |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by Lilprincey(m): 2:12pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
I still blame GEJ 4 losinq dis elections he was very weak in handlinq Nigeria..#let's see wat buhari has for us 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by DanWrites(m): 2:12pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
GMB, learn from this man. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by Shedysworld(m): 2:12pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Thank you, I know u guys thought we cannot do it 1 Like |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by msmon(m): 2:12pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
*I hope and pray GMB will be the change we're yearning for. *Whoever say GEJ doesn't deserve commendation will realize he's wrong come 2019 general election *The UK and US should be ready to work with Buhari or just leave us alone What's Your Opinion On The Conduct Of The 2015 General Election? www.nairaland.com/2228880/whats-opinion-conduct-2015-general#32208601 Nigeria Set For New Political Era; What Are Your Expectations? www.nairaland.com/2229068/nigeria-set-new-political-era 2 Likes |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by Nobody: 2:12pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
10 Likes |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by CaptainJason: 2:12pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
obama woju |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by Texcoco(m): 2:12pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Whatever rocks his boat..... 1 Like |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by dunkem21(m): 2:12pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Obama shut up. You refused to help us fight terrorism. Now, you will be ready to help Nigerians by looting us dry. 6 Likes |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by MizMyColi(f): 2:13pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Wolves in sheep clothing 13 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by shawn3586(m): 2:13pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Okay we don hear |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by Nobody: 2:13pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
My three men of the moments are: 1. Goodluck Jonathan for puuting the interest of Nigeria over personal interest.. 2. Jega Atthairu for maintaining his ground despite all opposition,and allowing the votes of the people count. 3. General Buhari for his resolute,despite all initial disappointment,he came back,roaring to victory.. 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by datguru: 2:13pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Hypocrites everywhere 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by holluwai(m): 2:13pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Awww |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by MrDoGood(m): 2:13pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Who's Obama? 4 Likes |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by Saraben(f): 2:13pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
I don't trust this guy at all 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by 1Dray(m): 2:14pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
Fuckkk Obama! Fuckkk Obj! Fuckkk Kelvin Nwigwe! Fuckkk Ezekiel! 3 Likes |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by Nobody: 2:14pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
As he praises Jonathan, America should equally bite her tongue for predicting doom in Nigeria in 2015. Hypocrites. He should be ashamed. Inside him, he is not happy...no opportunity to cause crisis and steal our oil. Executive ole. 13 Likes |
Re: Obama Praises Nigeria’s President For Conceding Defeat by jauntty: 2:14pm On Apr 01, 2015 |
GEJ is a Hero. My respect for him increased tremendously when He conceded defeat and congratulated Buhari. He showed respect, maturity, and placed national interests above his personal ambition. If GEJ had protested against the result yesterday, only God will know the chaos this country might have been plunged into. God bless GEJ God bless the president-elect Buhari God bless NAIRALANDERS God bless NIGERIA. 10 Likes |
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