POLITICS – The latest Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has condemned the subpeona by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on former President Goodluck Jonathan.

It is reported that the group advised the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari not to play with Jonathan’s “gentility”.

IYC said it was an embarrassment and a slap on the entire Ijaw nation that the former president was ordered to appear in a fraud case in person, adding that “this has never happened in this country and we will not allow it to start with our son”.

Justice Okon Abang had confirmed that he signed the subpoena on Jonathan to testify in the trial of a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh.

The judge said, “Indeed, at the close of business yesterday being October 23, 2017 precisely at about 3.59pm, the registrar forwarded to the court in chamber a subpoena to compel former President Goodluck Jonathan to appear in court to testify a the instance of the first defendant (Metuh).

“Therefore in line with section 241(1) of Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 and having regard to the subsisting judgment of the Court of Appeal in the appeal CA/A/159C/2017, between Olisa Metuh and Federal Republic of Nigeria dated September 29, 2017 to the effect that it will be tantamount to violating the right of the first defendant to fair hearing not to sign the subpoena.

“I have no option other than to sign a subpoena to compel former President Goodluck Jonathan to appear in court on September 25, 2017 (Wednesday) to give evidence at the instance of the first defendant.”

Reacting, IYC President, Barr. Roland Oweilaemi Pereotubo, in a statement on Thursday said the invitation was made with mischief, describing it as calculated to embarrass the person and office of President Goodluck Jonathan.

“This is the first of its kind in the history of this country and same should not be allowed to pride in. It is an affront to the person of President Jonathan for a court to invite him in such a humiliating manner, especially when it is glaring that the intent and purposes for the subpoena is to use the instrumentalities of the judicial powers to persecute the man in order to put him to public disrepute”, it read.

“We will not allow that to happen. This is an insult to the Ijaw people. Those who want to ferment strife in the Country should not use the sanctity of the judiciary to prosecute their aims. Jonathan’s acceptance of election defeat should not be taken as a cowardice but a reflection of true statesmanship.

“This present Government owes a duty in all moral fronts to respect the person of President Jonathan for the sacrifices he has made to keep us united. No Former President of this Country has ever be openly humiliated the way and manner this present Government is persecuting Jonathan’s family. Let it not be seen as an offense for Jonathan to peacefully hand over power to President Buhari.

“As for the judge that issued that vexatious order, we appeal to him for the sake of our peaceful co-existence to have a rethink. Judicial decisions should be guided with public policy, public interest and public safety. You do no good to the Country if your decision tears the Country apart. It is constitutional for a judge to be guided by public policy, public interest and public safety in the discharge of his judicial functions.

“IYC call on President Muhammadu Buhari and the comity of ex-Presidents to intervene in this matter. The Ijaw nation will not sit idle by and allow her son to be publicly humiliated in such a despicable manner. This has never happened in this country and we will not allow it to start with our son. Those who want to make history through the gentility of President Jonathan should as well be ready to dance the rhythm of the macabre sung. A word is enough for the wise.”


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And what can Jonathan do?

Herein lies the problem with Nigeria and that is tribalism, and this is bad.

I have repeatedly said it that the problem of Nigeria is not corruption,religion, bad governance or such. The number one problem is tribal and ethnic affiliation.

Everything in Nigeria is looked at from a tribal view. Nigeria has had plenty of Presidents,some corrupt and some not too corrupt.

But when Goodluck Jonathan came into the picture, even the Webster dictionary was forced to re-define the term " Corruption"

That the Government of President Buhari did not file corruption cases against Jonathan, his wife, PDP as a political party, thousands of Jonathan's hangers on and enablers is perplexing to me.

That a toothless bulldog like the IYC is suddenly talking and supporting Goodluck Jonathan , when even the corrupt Jonathan did not develop any part of Bayelsa as the Deputy Governor,Governnor,Vice-president and President is enough to show that the leadership of the IYC is a disgrace, and they should be overhauled.

I have started my gradual withdrawal of support for President Buhari,And the APC as a political party, for the simple reason that the fight against corruption that made me support them, is now a joke.

Goodluck Jonathan And his wife,just like the corrupt people inside APC now should be arrested and tried for crimes against Nigeria.

And the Government should not forget to pick up Obasanjo and Atiku along the way too. They got Nigeria into this mess collectively.

HungerBAD:
And what can Jonathan do?

Zero oyel production

And what's wrong if he testifies?

He threatened the idiot collect position for he hand;
Putting him behind bars wouldn't be a big deal'


Meawhile; let the fight begin

hmmmm apc want to cause trouble for themselves asin they dont like as they are spending their loot in half piece

Lalasticlacla Mynd44

HungerBAD:
And what can Jonathan do?

Herein lies the problem with Nigeria and that is tribalism, and this is bad.

I have repeatedly said it that the problem of Nigeria is not corruption,religion, bad governance or such. The number one problem is tribal and ethnic affiliation.

Everything in Nigeria is looked at from a tribal view. Nigeria has had plenty of Presidents,some corrupt and some not too corrupt.

But when Goodluck Jonathan came into the picture, even the Webster dictionary was forced to re-define the term " Corruption"

That the Government of President Buhari did not file corruption cases against Jonathan, his wife, PDP as a political party, thousands of Jonathan's hangers on and enablers is perplexing to me.

That a toothless bulldog like the IYC is suddenly talking and supporting Goodluck Jonathan , when even the corrupt Jonathan did not develop any part of Bayelsa as the Deputy Governor,Governnor,Vice-president and President is enough to show that the leadership of the IYC is a disgrace, and they should be overhauled.

I have started my gradual withdrawal of support for President Buhari,And the APC as a political party, for the simple reason that the fight against corruption that made me support them, is now a joke.

Goodluck Jonathan And his wife,just like the corrupt people inside APC now should be arrested and tried for crimes against Nigeria.

And the Government should not forget to pick up Obasanjo and Atiku along the way too. They got Nigeria into this mess collectively.

Maybe if the sitting president were above board in dealing with his cronies who run foul of the constitution (his marauding fulani herdsmen kins men readily comes to mind), then neutrals like us would have condemned the IYC. What is good for the goose is good for the gander.

Typing.........

faceURfront:


Maybe if the sitting president were above board in dealing with his cronies who run foul of the constitution (his marauding fulani herdsmen kins men readily comes to mind), then neutrals like us would have condemned the IYC. What is good for the goose is good for the gander.

Fair point.

You have never been objective in reasoning, your hatred for Jonathan will lead you to ur early grave

HungerBAD:
And what can Jonathan do?

Herein lies the problem with Nigeria and that is tribalism, and this is bad.

I have repeatedly said it that the problem of Nigeria is not corruption,religion, bad governance or such. The number one problem is tribal and ethnic affiliation.

Everything in Nigeria is looked at from a tribal view. Nigeria has had plenty of Presidents,some corrupt and some not too corrupt.

But when Goodluck Jonathan came into the picture, even the Webster dictionary was forced to re-define the term " Corruption"

That the Government of President Buhari did not file corruption cases against Jonathan, his wife, PDP as a political party, thousands of Jonathan's hangers on and enablers is perplexing to me.

That a toothless bulldog like the IYC is suddenly talking and supporting Goodluck Jonathan , when even the corrupt Jonathan did not develop any part of Bayelsa as the Deputy Governor,Governnor,Vice-president and President is enough to show that the leadership of the IYC is a disgrace, and they should be overhauled.

I have started my gradual withdrawal of support for President Buhari,And the APC as a political party, for the simple reason that the fight against corruption that made me support them, is now a joke.

Goodluck Jonathan And his wife,just like the corrupt people inside APC now should be arrested and tried for crimes against Nigeria.

And the Government should not forget to pick up Obasanjo and Atiku along the way too. They got Nigeria into this mess collectively.

They should hold Metuh who asked the court to invite Jonathan. Is Jonathan God? No. While former South Korea's president is currently in a one room prison complaining of cold, it's a shame Nigerians think there are people who should be above the law.

The owners of Nigeria economy has spoken.

He who got ears let him hear.

What he (Jonathan) gon" do....act a fool?

Sleep

Noted space booked

I pity the pipelines shaa

Especially the one that transports about 600,000 barrels per day to Bonny terminal

You toy with us the whole country bleeds

..

Nigeria is just a joke sha

We all know buhari as a toying van naa

For the current administration to summon a former President of this Republic is an attempt to rubbish his image. Why haven't IBB been summoned for corruption charges...why haven't OBJ also been summoned...or is it only under GEJ that corruption existed?
They not only seek his downfall, but that of his wife and all those in his cabinet who are still sympathetic to him.

Never mind, come 2019, we would vote PMB out.... And watch the new administration summon him to court

Nnamdi Kanu bragged more than this.

Dismiss

Just like they did, when the incompetent buffoon was chased out of Aso Rock?

Yeye people! Empty chest beaters!

Ok

cashlurd:
For the current administration to summon a former President of this Republic is an attempt to rubbish his image. Why haven't IBB been summoned for corruption charges...why haven't OBJ also been summoned...or is it only under GEJ that corruption existed?
They not only seek his downfall, but that of his wife and all those in his cabinet who are still sympathetic to him.

Never mind, come 2019, we would vote PMB out.... And watch the new administration summon him to court

Senseless post.

This is what happens when a President decides to be sectional in his dealings!

You can not let Babachir Lawal go scot free after his grass cutting adventure(okay, you will say he was suspended. Really?);
Abba Kyari after he is accused of collecting 500million from Mtn;
Baru after being accused of awarding contracts illegally to the tune of $26 billion
Smuggle in Abdulrasheed Marina, give him DSS cover and emoluments, despite being on EFCC's wanted list.
Allow your kinsmen, the dealy Fulani Herdsmen maim people with impunity, Etc

Yet, think in your deluded minds that the Niger Deltans won't shout victimization when you try to touch their on son!

And what can Jonathan do?
Are u listening to urself? What did buhari do about the [b]26billion dollars [/b]allegation against the ministry he's in charge? Did u say anything? And what are u saying about the reinstatement of Maina?? Buhari is far more corrupt and evil than GEJ

HungerBAD:
And what can Jonathan do?

Herein lies the problem with Nigeria and that is tribalism, and this is bad.

I have repeatedly said it that the problem of Nigeria is not corruption,religion, bad governance or such. The number one problem is tribal and ethnic affiliation.

Everything in Nigeria is looked at from a tribal view. Nigeria has had plenty of Presidents,some corrupt and some not too corrupt.

But when Goodluck Jonathan came into the picture, even the Webster dictionary was forced to re-define the term " Corruption"

That the Government of President Buhari did not file corruption cases against Jonathan, his wife, PDP as a political party, thousands of Jonathan's hangers on and enablers is perplexing to me.

That a toothless bulldog like the IYC is suddenly talking and supporting Goodluck Jonathan , when even the corrupt Jonathan did not develop any part of Bayelsa as the Deputy Governor,Governnor,Vice-president and President is enough to show that the leadership of the IYC is a disgrace, and they should be overhauled.

I have started my gradual withdrawal of support for President Buhari,And the APC as a political party, for the simple reason that the fight against corruption that made me support them, is now a joke.

Goodluck Jonathan And his wife,just like the corrupt people inside APC now should be arrested and tried for crimes against Nigeria.

And the Government should not forget to pick up Obasanjo and Atiku along the way too. They got Nigeria into this mess collectively.

Well said but I doubt if PMB will arrest OBJ b'cos of pmb's crimes under OBJ.

HungerBAD:
And what can Jonathan do?

Herein lies the problem with Nigeria and that is tribalism, and this is bad.

I have repeatedly said it that the problem of Nigeria is not corruption,religion, bad governance or such. The number one problem is tribal and ethnic affiliation.

Everything in Nigeria is looked at from a tribal view. Nigeria has had plenty of Presidents,some corrupt and some not too corrupt.

But when Goodluck Jonathan came into the picture, even the Webster dictionary was forced to re-define the term " Corruption"

That the Government of President Buhari did not file corruption cases against Jonathan, his wife, PDP as a political party, thousands of Jonathan's hangers on and enablers is perplexing to me.

That a toothless bulldog like the IYC is suddenly talking and supporting Goodluck Jonathan , when even the corrupt Jonathan did not develop any part of Bayelsa as the Deputy Governor,Governnor,Vice-president and President is enough to show that the leadership of the IYC is a disgrace, and they should be overhauled.

I have started my gradual withdrawal of support for President Buhari,And the APC as a political party, for the simple reason that the fight against corruption that made me support them, is now a joke.

Goodluck Jonathan And his wife,just like the corrupt people inside APC now should be arrested and tried for crimes against Nigeria.

And the Government should not forget to pick up Obasanjo and Atiku along the way too. They got Nigeria into this mess collectively.

Oga.. the precedent shall not start with GEJ

HungerBAD:
And what can Jonathan do?

Herein lies the problem with Nigeria and that is tribalism, and this is bad.

I have repeatedly said it that the problem of Nigeria is not corruption,religion, bad governance or such. The number one problem is tribal and ethnic affiliation.

Everything in Nigeria is looked at from a tribal view. Nigeria has had plenty of Presidents,some corrupt and some not too corrupt.

But when Goodluck Jonathan came into the picture, even the Webster dictionary was forced to re-define the term " Corruption"

That the Government of President Buhari did not file corruption cases against Jonathan, his wife, PDP as a political party, thousands of Jonathan's hangers on and enablers is perplexing to me.

That a toothless bulldog like the IYC is suddenly talking and supporting Goodluck Jonathan , when even the corrupt Jonathan did not develop any part of Bayelsa as the Deputy Governor,Governnor,Vice-president and President is enough to show that the leadership of the IYC is a disgrace, and they should be overhauled.

I have started my gradual withdrawal of support for President Buhari,And the APC as a political party, for the simple reason that the fight against corruption that made me support them, is now a joke.

Goodluck Jonathan And his wife,just like the corrupt people inside APC now should be arrested and tried for crimes against Nigeria.

And the Government should not forget to pick up Obasanjo and Atiku along the way too. They got Nigeria into this mess collectively.

And what can Jonathan do?
Are u listening to urself? What did buhari do about the 26billion dollars allegation against the ministry he's in charge? Did u say anything? And what are u saying about the reinstatement of Maina?? Buhari is far more corrupt and evil than GEJ