Nigeria's former President, Goodluck Jonathan has said that most politicians get blinded when they get political power, IGBERETV reports.

Speaking during a book presentation/reception that ended week-long activities that marked the retirement of the Bayelsa State Chief Judge, Justice Kate Abiri, Jonathan advised politicians not to be blinded by the power they wield. He also urged judicial officers to strive to be impartial and courageous in upholding the rule of law, which he noted was significant in the delivery of justice.

Jonathan said;

“I advise politicians that while in office, let us not try to blackmail the judiciary because it is conservative. When we get political power, we get so blinded. Politicians should know that society is changing.

“Today, we are celebrating our retiring Chief Judge because she has served meritoriously. In 2015, she left Bayelsa for Rivers to perform the swearing-in of the governor thereby averting anarchy. It appears that the judicial arm is more functional than the executive.”

https://igberetvnews.com/1436643/get-blinded-get-political-power-jonathan/

Seun Lalasticlala Mynd44 nlfpmod

Interesting...

Wike, what do you have to say
Vote wisely by not voting anything APC.
E get why

Does power really blindfold?

Power gives the capacity to see more cos one is on top of all the subjects. Only that most people are selective with the use of power sight.

speaking from experience but he try with respect to the rule of law

Okay.

Absolutely truth. They behave like demi-gods

Power dont blind human being, it only BRINGS OUT THE REAL ATTITUDE IN HUMAN BEIGN...

One of gej's mistakes,this guy abandoned those that contributed to his victory and went to core north where Buhari has never lost an election to dance alanta,Gej won 4 region(SW,SS,NC AND SE) out of the six zone but abandoned sw/nc,he allowed some children of hate to pushed him anyhow, why would any one believed that 2 out of the 4 regions that made u win election is no more relevant ?
Gej was blind but now,eyes don clear

Cos people around you don't normally wanna tell you the truth else they will not get their share if the national cake

I cannot wait for Peter Obi to become president so that he can vigorously drive all the reforms we seek to make this country work. As for what Jonathan said, I have nothing to contribute.

The tragic thing about blindness of the ruling class is that if you give Jonathan another chance again i swear he would still go blind!
I just don't know why that dramatic change of people when they get to power!
Very astonishing honestly

-1). “Most men can survive adversity but if you want to test the character of a man, give him power.” - Abraham Lincoln.

-2). “Successful leaders see the opportunities in every difficulty, rather than the difficulty in every opportunity.” - Reed Markham.

-3). "Everyone appears to be courageous until bad weather arrives and then we know the true leaders" -Israelmore Ayivor.[/i]

-4). “if you can’t swallow your pride, you can’t lead.” - Jack Weatherford

Yeah! Absolute power intoxicated.

Power is a Do or Die affair in Nigeria so you understand why they’re ready to do anything to grab it and run away.
That needs to change !!

It's nice to be there to experience POWER.
BUT OBJ IS THE BEST.

Everyone has only 24 hours
No human is God. Power is an illusion
When in power one must delegate and you are just like a coach who can select players but cannot go on the field
The quality of your selection determines your success. Yes you supervise but can only do one thing at a time. You must have a good team which is not easy especially if one is swayed by nepotism religion and tribe. Before you know it your time is up

Zandena:
The tragic thing about blindness of the ruling class is that if you give Jonathan another chance again i swear he would still go blind!
I just don't know why that dramatic change of people when they get to power!
Very astonishing honestly

Some of it is blindness some is just incompetence
One cannot give what he does not have.
Jonathan is empty and cannot achieve anything in 100years

descarado:
Cos people around you don't normally wanna tell you the truth else they will not get their share if the national cake

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I don't agree with you. Power brings out the true nature of a person. Is just like saying people are giving you a wrong information about the situation in Nigeria, when you as a person knows was up.