According to reports, the boxer, who is seeking to become the oldest man to hold a world boxing title defence, and wants to have his defence staged in Nigeria, jostled to get an audience with President Jonathan, who was at the Abuja National Stadium to inaugurate 'Rhythm 'N' Play on Thursday. Ali scuffled with the president's aides, which got the attention of Jonathan. After having been allowed to approach the president, and after stating his mission, Jonathan directed that the boxer see the Minister of Sports for further discussion on the matter.
Ali however alleged that when he tried to see Abdullahi at a private luncheon held with celebrities and a few others, he was manhandled by the minister's aides and denied audience with the minister.
"There is no respect in this country for the people who should be respected," Ali fumed. "How can I, when all I am trying to do is lift up my country's name, be assaulted by a bunch of scoundrels all in the name of protecting their master? I was already a world champion when they were in primary school."
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At least it took 4 Policemen to "manhandle him" He should have landed one of them a blow at least to pass his message across, That way we will know he is the greatest. :D
ReplyDeleteIt's simply put - shameful. That Minister should apologies to Nigerians and the police men disciplined. For one, it even shows how physically weak our police men are, I am sure if Bash Ali wanted to really wrestle those idiots, he would have beaten them silly.
ReplyDeleteOur so called ministers and other public office holders see themselves as next to God.
ReplyDeleteThey don't belief they are there because of Nigerians, just imagine. Bash Ali should be respected; he is an hero; he makes this country proud.
He has had meetings with a lot of responsible people on earth including President Momoh Gaddafi so who is that MUMU minister?
Our police officers lack trainings, their awareness is poor, they don't even have common sense or how and when to apply it.
what nonsense? at times these people think they are God
ReplyDeletePresident granted him audience, that's the respect he should be given.
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