In an interview with ThisDay, President Jonathan said he underestimated the
strength of terror group Boko Haram when he assumed office as President but
now believes that the leader of the sect will be arrested before the elections.
He said bad press & poor Public relations has negatively affected his
government as people, including himself and his cabinet members are not up
to date with the achievements of his government. Read the interview after the
cut…
Quote
“I think the thing that has brought this government down with both
Nigerians and non-Nigerians, is the issue of Boko Haram. One thing is
that terrorism is all over the world, but they believe that we did not handle
it the way we were supposed to handle it. Probably at the beginning, we
and I mean myself and the team, we underrated the capacity of the Boko
Haram. Capacity not in terms of what they have in Nigeria, but their
international linkages, we underrated that and thought that we were
dealing with some local elements that we could overrun.
Many of the security chiefs had made statements that later on you people
took them up on. That shows they underestimated their capacity. We’ve
now realised that the handshake had gone above the elbow and so we
have to move fully and that’s why we are running round to get the right
military equipments we need. Somehow we could not get them early
enough, and now it has moved too close to the election. But with what is
happening now, in the next two weeks, that is three weeks into the six
weeks, God willing, Nigerians will be happy with what the military has
done in the North-east.
On whether there is anything I would have done differently, yes. I think one
thing about the government is that we have done quite a number of things.
At times many of us in the government don’t even know what we have
done. People tell us. I remember in the beginning of this campaign, if I
wanted to visit a state, I will ask those in my office to list out some of
our projects in some of these states so that we can tell them what we’ve
done. Sometimes when I go to the states, people from the host
governments will give me a longer list than the ones prepared for me in my
office. That means that even some of us in the government don’t even
know all of what we have done to impact positively on Nigeria.
Probably we did not put attention and resources on media and public
relations. Public relations is a major thing and that is why companies
have departments for this. No matter what you do, you must have a team
that would manage your image. Shell doesn’t need anybody to advertise
their crude oil, they’ve sold it already, but they still have image makers. I
think we downplayed the issue of image for the government, and of course
making our achievements known.
Also probably the issue of corruption, because these are the two areas
people tackle us – corruption and security. For security, God willing, that
will soon be a thing of the past. The next thing is the issue of corruption,
and I used to tell people: if I don’t want to fight corruption, I wouldn’t
have brought in (Ibrahim) Lamorde as chairman of the EFCC.
I came on board as the vice-president of Yar’Adua, (Nuhu) Ribadu, you all
know the story, was removed. Lamorde was Ribadu’s second in command,
he was the Director of Operations, and was removed from the EFCC back
to the police. Farida was appointed and she was trying her best, because
she used to brief me from time to time. We had to drop her because of
reports from both within this country and outside. And given that Ribadu
was Lamorde were well- trained by the west, they argued that if I bring
Lamorde back that EFCC would improve. If I am someone that don’t want
to fight corruption I would not have listened and brought back Lamorde
because he once investigated me. My in-law was detained here in Abuja
for weeks. But I sent for him and told him that Nigerians and non-
Nigerians believed in him, so we would bring him to help EFCC, because
he was the backbone of Ribadu. So we asked him to come and be the
head of the agency.
But people often say that my body movement encourages corruption which
is not true. Lamorde told me about their limitations, being in court and
the court compromising. I then came up with some innovations again.
Though constitutionally, the three arms of government are not supposed
to meet; there is no platform for the three to meet, even though the
executive and parliament do meet because we are all politicians, but I said
look we must, for the image of the country, come together. I then called
for a special meeting with myself, the vice-president, then the head of
corruption agencies, EFCC, ICPC and the Senate president and his deputy,
then the speaker and his deputy. Then for the judiciary, all the judges of
the federation, the president of the court of appeal, the chief judge of the
federal high court and (from) each of the zones, we nominated a state
chief judge each. I told them that the executive, legislature and judiciary
must work together in the interest of the country to fight corruption.
I called the meeting because of the issue of court delay, and we discussed
and everybody showed concern. But the judiciary operates like a university
setting where every lecturer behaves like he is 100 per cent academic
freedom .Every judge has some level of autonomy, and if they don’t
operate that way there will be issues. So there is a limit that even the
chief judge of the federation can control a judge. The only thing is that if
they misbehave they will be punished under their guide book, but other
than that, the judge can decide to ignore any decision. We had several
meetings, and it was in one of those meetings that the question came up
about the difference between corruption and stealing based on the laws.
We are doing our best to see that corruption is reduced. You can see that
in the payroll system, we have eliminated corruption and theft including
the agric sector. One major area that we will go into is the oil sector. So
we are going to sanitise all the sectors, but I always believe that fighting
corruption is not just about first arresting people and celebrating the
arrest on television. We have to investigate and prosecute before
publicity”
he said.

We don hear

ure just knowing?

Same reason we are going to under estimate you come March 28

Shows that you are not a serious president. But we already know that.

Too long though. All thesame, GMB is coming to help you. You have tried, atleast!

Fool

a commander-in-chief blabbing like is not something i pray to endure for another 4 years. so.....................................

GEJ is too reckless and insensitive, very lazy and lacking in foresight.
He is an inept and coward ruler that kept postponing an inevitable war to the advantage of the enemies of Nigeria.

Now it has degenerated into a near state of no remedy, all because this country is ruled by an unassuming drunkard who is incapable of being proactive enough by launching pre-emptive offensive against a terror group.

When a war becomes inevitable, a wise man should be the first to strike and crush his enemy when the latter is less prepared.

There is no perfect government anywhere.

Annihilate boko haram and continue with your transformation agenda. Those that are with are many more than the pigs against you.


GEJ till true federalism abounds.

lorddannie:
There is no perfect government anywhere.
Annihilate boko haram and continue with your transformation agenda. Those that are with are many more than the pigs against you.
GEJ till true federalism abounds.

Your constant TANkid rants about this "True Federalism" ish, a concept which you know absolutely nothing about, makes you easily recognizable.

You must be the trolling dunce called WhiteTechnology.

That you underestimated Boko Haram for so long a time means that the lives of the citizens hardly matter or affect you in any way.
No matter how small terrorism may be,it should never ever be underestimated!

lorddannie:
There is no perfect government anywhere.

Annihilate boko haram and continue with your transformation agenda. Those that are with are many more than the pigs against you.


GEJ till true federalism abounds.

I wish u knw dat the general wellbeing of u and ur family have also been underestimated

honest man
on other news
GEJ TILL 2019

That's an admission to Failure and Incompetence.

Jonathan has just one problem = Cluelessness.

That is the very reason:
- He did not prosecute cases of corruption.
- He did not appoint competent hands to work for him, even when it was obvious.
- Took 19 days to even accept #ChibokGirls were missing.
- His decimal achievements in all sector.
- The very reason he was telling us he do not give a dam.
- Reason for not visiting Chibok.
- It is why he dismantled NGF and any one that critically advised him.
- Why you hear "Jonathan Said" only to find out it is Okupe, Abati, Omokirikiri insulting and attacking Nigerians.
- The reason he gave us Fuel increment shocker on the first day of the year.
- It is also why he always form deaf and dumb when there is misadventure in his government.
- Why he collected $1b loan and gave fake Boko haram for cease-fire.
- The same reason he is still defending that Stealing is not an act of Corruption.
- And many, many more....

It is called Cluelessness! Now he wished he had done things differently when it is already too late.

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Ouch...
So touching,
Its okay though,
Buhari will help fix the rest.



I am for CHANGE!!!

No sir, you were playing politics with it, you knew perfectly that Nigerians are emotional and you allow it to affect them at the same time you were selling different stories to Nigerians( religious, opposition, Sanusi, some elements who does not wants you in power etc) you allowed it to gain cheap political point/symperthy. You only changed your story now that you realised Nigerians are not buying it any more.

I believe in you my president. It takes a honest person to admit his mistakes. I believe and trust in you for this act.
I also strongly believe that our armed forces can handle this boko boys as you have stated.

Go on sir, kill them, capture them and bring to shame the evil forces behind the advancement of Nigeria, whether foreign or local.
May God continue to strengthen you my President, with God's grace, we will win this war.

Sir, Nigerians are behind you, and many APC supporters have pledged to support you if you can bring the insurgency to and end. I believe they are patiently waiting for it. b
Pls don't fail us, so we can March4you in one accord come March 28

A leader with zero foresight, its common sense that terrorism no matter how small should be taken seriously by any leader but you were there playing politricks when the first bombing happened in 2010.

..... What's the difference between under estimation and shallow understanding on what was going on or perhaps negligence?

EdCure:

Your constant TANkid rants about this "True Federalism" ish, a concept which you know absolutely nothing about, makes you easily recognizable.

You must be the trolling dunce called WhiteTechnology.

Really? Old foo.l what do you about true federalism? What do you about change?

Your deceitful APSHIT ranting the "change"mantra has deliberately evaded true federalism, PIB, constitutional reforms, developmental master plans and how to reclaim the wealth of the Niger Delta that was stolen from them using the northern military juntas.

Yet your desperate party claims they are the change Nigeria needs. What useless change!!

Old gru.mpy f.ool, tell your parasitic party what true federalism is and why it should part of their manifesto.

Nigerians yearn for true federalism not some deceitful slogan by confirmed criminals, illiterate and drug barons

Cheers

EdCure:
GEJ is too reckless and insensitive, very lazy and lacking in foresight.
He is an inept and coward ruler that kept postponing an inevitable war to the advantage of the enemies of Nigeria.

Now it has degenerated into a near state of no remedy, all because this country is ruled by an unassuming drunkard who is incapable of being proactive enough by launching pre-emptive offensive against a terror group.

When a war becomes inevitable, a wise man should be the first to strike and crush his enemy when the latter is less prepared.

Just like Barrack Hussein Obama, POTUS not so

Obama: We underestimated ISIS

America failed to recognize the threat posed by Islamic State terrorists and mistakenly relied on the hapless Iraqi army to combat them, President Obama admitted in an interview broadcast Sunday night.

More from: http://nypost.com/2014/09/28/obama-blames-us-intelligence-for-underestimating-isis/

Why can't we be reasonable with ourselves and appreciate our federal government's efforts and success in containing Boko Haram despite daunting ethno-religious and geo-political challenges?
Why do we make ourselves easy preys to those who wish our country no good whatsoever

because u were never prepared to be president, even a layman doesnt underestimate the power of any fanatical group.
sai Baban Zahra/Kiki

THIS man jus de fall hands sha. . .

if the Northern elders and buhari had not cried foul against ihejirika when he was dealing with their puppets bokoharam would have been a thing of the past.
I still admire this man's transperncy and humbleness, against all odds yet he admitted he has flaws.

As the election draws nearer, GEJ keeps making different confessions. The latest is about him underestimating the power of Boko haram after several warnings given to him by Baba OBJ about his "carrot and stick" approach to security problem in the North East. GEJ and the PDP have ruin the life of millions of Nigerians. We need to do away with GEJ and the PDP very quickly b4 they finish the little that remain of Nigeria.

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Jonah-daft is a shame. The fool must go.