If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians - Politics - Nairaland
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Politics / If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians (19229 Views)
Nigeria Can Never Grow With Weak INEC – Jonathan Tells PDP Leaders (Video) / Jonathan Tells Americans To Stop Protesting Against Trump. Nigerians React / Expect More Good Works From Me – Jonathan Tells Nigerians (2) (3) (4)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (Reply) (Go Down)
| If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by oyem4u(m): 8:49pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
 Former President Goodluck Jonathan, who is currently leading a delegation of Commonwealth election observers to Tanzania, has urged those vying for that country’s presidential election to promptly accept the outcome should they be defeated in the October 25 election. “If you lose, accept defeat,” he admonished them, warning that any attempt to reject the will of the people will only lead to chaos and affect the peace and unity of Tanzania. Jonathan, who has been speaking with election stakeholders in Dar es Salaam, comprising the chairman of the electoral commission, leaders of political parties, journalists, youth organizations and the civil society, said it was imperative for them to realize that all stakeholders must play their part for the election to be free and fair. He told them that he immediately accepted defeat after losing his re-election bid early this year because he did not want personal ambition to derail democracy in Nigeria, stressing that he was not ready to allow his “personal ambition to scuttle a democratic system I had helped to nurture.” “In any election, there are winners and losers. The presidential candidate who loses on Sunday should gracefully concede the election to avert a political crisis.” Tanzania’s two leading national newspapers, The Guardian and The Citizen, which have been celebrating the former Nigerian leader since his arrival on Monday, quoted him as saying: “If all parties, including the national electoral commission, political parties, and police force will play their role, nothing will stop Tanzania to record a free and fair election this year. “Successful elections will depend on how each stakeholder plays his or her role to ensure a peaceful, inclusive and transparent electoral process…I’m confident Tanzanians will achieve this.” He assured the public that the Commonwealth Observers Group would perform their observation role with impartiality, independence and transparency. He also said the group would issue an interim statement on the preliminary findings shortly after the elections, while a final report would be prepared in Tanzania. “We will also submit the report on the Tanzanian elections to the Secretary General of the Commonwealth and subsequently share with relevant stakeholders and the public. The group is scheduled to depart in Tanzania on 31st October 2015,” he stated. Source - http://dailypost.ng/2015/10/21/if-you-lose-the-election-accept-defeat-jonathan-tells-tanzanian-politicians/ 24 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by freeslash: 8:50pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
K |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by modath(f): 8:53pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
“If you lose, accept defeat,” he admonished them,warning that any attempt to reject the will of the Bravo for doing that..... you could have dragged it on & blood would have been needlessly wasted but you knew to exit stage left..... welldone “In any election, there are winners and losers. The Please, organise a press conference & tell your followers this, you owe us that at least, after the divisive & polarizing campaign you ran... 17 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by Ufranklin92(m): 9:02pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
my hero and my role model GEJ you a truly a hero 126 Likes 7 Shares |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by olaafirst: 9:31pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
gud advise May GoD almighty be wit you and your family 43 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by tomdon(m): 9:33pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
temitemi's hero 13 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by tiamiyukunle69(m): 9:33pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
Absolutely on point. Best advice 28 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by fratermathy(m): 9:33pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
Nothing special!!! In a sane society, losers must step down. It is only bitter losers that stir up the polity. While I am happy that GEJ did not stir up the polity, as he could if he wanted to, it is still the NORMAL thing to do. So there is nothing special about it. His advise is in place but he shouldn't create it against the backdrop that leaders can lose elections and refute defeat.. Omonnakoda! How Market? You are one of those who believe that stirring up the polity through tribalism and invectives is a good way to hide your face from the nothingness in which you exist and the nobody that you are. Take a cue from your leader and statesman who has SEEN IT ALL!!! CHANGE!!!! 9 Likes |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by sigiyaya(m): 9:33pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
GOOD 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by chagga(m): 9:34pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
WHERE DID WE GO WRONG? WAKE UP NIGERIAN YOUTHS Awolowo was (37), Akintola (36), Ahmadu Bello (36) Balewa (34) and Okotie-Eboh (27), Enahoro (27) led the struggle for independence after the death of Macaulay. Only Zik was 42 at the time. In 1966, the first coup was led by: Kaduna Nzeogwu (29) and countered by Murtala Mohammed (28), Theophilus Danjuma (28), Babangida (25), Nanven Garba (23), Sani Abacha (23), Shehu Musa Yaradua (23), and brought into power Gowon (32), Ojukwu (33), Obasanjo (29), Buhari (24). Most of the military administrators who governed the states under the successive military regimes, most of whom are governors now, were under 30 years. The brief democratic dispensation which interjected the military interregnums also saw the House of Representativesin particular populated by majority of members under 30 years as well as some senators. Under 30s were also not in short supply with appointments, we have examples of MT Mbu who became foreign affairs minister at 23 and Pat Utomi who became a presidential adviser at 27 and so on and so forth. NOW: Why is it that this age bracket is today still sleeping in 3 seater chairs in their parents’ homes? Why is it that this age bracket is today still collecting pocket money from their parents? Why is it that this age bracket is today still writing JAMB? Why is it that this age bracket is today still sagging their trousers? Why is it that this age bracket is today still searching for jobs, not yet married? Why is it that this age bracket is today no longer qualified to even be leaders of youth wings of political parties? Why is it that this age bracket is today so docile? Why is it that this age bracket is today still incapable of feeding itself? Why is it that this age bracket is today barred by law from even aspiring to certain political offices? Why is it that this age bracket is today incapacitated, unwilling, unable and incapable of asking questions? GOD BLESS NIGERIA! Prof Wole soyinka 60 Likes 6 Shares |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by Nobody: 9:34pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
Before nko? They shouldn't accept defeat, th should stay there and wait for Tanzanians to stone them. 3 Likes |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by joystickextend1(m): 9:35pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
well said 1 Like |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by Amack(m): 9:35pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
The perfect gently Man. 20 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by Sijo01(f): 9:35pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
The hero of democracy has spoken! God bless you Jona. 23 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by eleko1: 9:36pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
Nah so E sweet am.Thnks to AbudU Salami  We all saw the Katakata wey Elder OrUN-igbe wan caUsed b4 DEY JegaquIne him. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by Obrigardo: 9:36pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
yeye dey smell It's only the dumb people you will fool. Lie if Abdulsalami did not pressure you to accept defeat? 8 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by macaranta(m): 9:36pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
That's how it should be,political positions ain`t your dad's parlour. 1 Like |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by ricsman(m): 9:37pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
thats the only reason he was sent there. one win one loss. |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by TIMEISWISDOM(m): 9:37pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
most renowned people in life are remembered for just one legacy and you sir already have yours. They said you racked Nigeria's economy but when confronted with figures, they reply it was fabricated or didn't benefit the life of an average Nigerian. They said you didn't fight corruption, when they are told that fighting corruption in the 21st century is done by building strong institutions and blocking loopholes, they reply with unsubstantiated newspaper reports and allegations of fraud from mostly aggrieved political opponents but fail to realize that your government is rated as the most transparent of all past governments in Nigeria and a minister under you was honoured by the prestigious Yale for her work in bringing transparency to the system. They prefer dictatorship and 17th century method but forgot how Nigeria spent millions of dollars prosecuting James Ibori. And I ask is this a sustainable way in a very complex society as ours? You saw the injustice in the system and initiated a national conference but people who are benefiting from the rot of the system condemned the entire processes and this same people were cheered on by very gullible Nigerians. sir, I know you had your shortcomings but in spite of that if the only thing you did in life was to save the life of thousands who would have perished had you held onto power then you are my hero because as a Nigerian my life has never been this valued by any Nigerian leader both past and present. And finally sir, do not listen to what people say, for with this your heart and approach to governance any sane society would have been changed into a giant but with Nigeria where everybody considers Every other thing before Nigeria, it will take something extraordinary to bring about such feet. Keep saving lifes, my one in a million former president. 53 Likes 8 Shares |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by Salex007(m): 9:37pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
two best presidents in Africa JONATHAN and others!!! 11 Likes |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by AINATOLULOPE: 9:37pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
Ok |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by emmanuel596(m): 9:37pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
He thinks the people there are as dumb as he is.....big thief dey advice other small thifes..seems like daviido featuring airforce1 4 Likes |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by TheNextAce: 9:37pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
Nicely put |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by fratermathy(m): 9:38pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
chagga: Are you a wailer? A certain troll named Omonnakoda can do better than this and yet he is still unrecognised. If you want recognition, board a bus to the moon. |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by HARDDON: 9:38pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
although he remains a hero and a true voice of democracy, if yours truely was in his shoes, i wouldnt let an almajiri, standing outside the globe, with no money to buy common form, point a hand at me and tell me to my face that he is comin for my executive seat and i let him. I, seeing that the nomad singlehandedly won the north in the previous election, wouldnt let the merging of that party with the one from the west.... would have frustrated them with every federal resource at my disposal!! thatz politics we stake it all and win it all or we dont bother @ all 6 Likes |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by lordheir: 9:38pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
Help me tell dem |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by Nonybb: 9:38pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
emmanuel596:Look at this hopeless charlatan. We dont have a BORN-TO-RULE mentality of a typical Foolaani Gambarians. We allow power to go. APC and Liar Muhammad have really brainwashed you with propaganda for you to hate corrupt people but love Amaechi 21 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by Nonybb: 9:38pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
That is my HERO and not that Daura animal that threatened the blood of citizens to soak together had he repeatedly fail again for the 4th time to clinch power. He was the one that first called Nigeria a zoo, not Nnamdi Kanu, when he referred to electorates as dogs and baboons. Now, where do dogs and baboons live? In a city or in a zoo? Buhari is idiOt 10 Likes |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by Abayhormy(m): 9:39pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
Pls let them know that when a politician mis-handles power and the people gets fed up, the politician can loose, even if he distributes dollars everywhere at the dying minute . Doing the right thing now, is fast becoming the key to winning elections. people are getting wiser by the day, even in Africa. A lesson you, mr Jona had to learn with experience, so bad your sentimental believers are failing to acknowledge the TRUE reasons you lost. 2 Likes |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by kenedy175(m): 9:39pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
You just can't help but keep loving GEJ! God Bless you sir #manofthecentury  8 Likes |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by Haywhymido(m): 9:39pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
Na so, to be a peace loving gudluck is far better dan a troublesome patience. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: If You Lose The Election, Accept Defeat – Jonathan Tells Tanzanian Politicians by Nobody: 9:39pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
.. |
Court Authorizes EFCC’s To Seize Tompolo’s Properties / Army Updates On Rescued Chibok Girl: Confirms Name As Amina Ali / Osinbajo Speaks At Public Consultative Forum In Aso Rock
(Go Up)
| Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 42 |