The All Progressives Congress has faulted President Goodluck Jonathan for devoting his broadcast to the nation on Wednesday night to the centenary celebrations instead of the massacre of over 40 pupils of the Federal Government College in Yobe State, which the party described as a national tragedy.
In a statement on Thursday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the
President’s action sent a wrong signal to the world about the value which the Nigerian government placed on the lives of the nation’s children.
It wondered what was so important about the centenary celebrations that it would be “elevated over and above what, in any nation, would be considered a monumental tragedy”, describing the President’s broadcast as insensitive, misplaced and an embarrassment to the nation.
APC said, “Even as the nation is still counting the death toll from Monday night’s senseless and gruesome murder of our children, and the ceaseless killings of innocent civilians before that, the President has already switched into a celebratory mood, dwelling on the money-wasting centenary-celebrations instead of leading a clearly distraught nation in mourning.
”Nothing better illustrates the fact that the President showed more concern about the centenary celebrations than the calamity
that befell the nation than the mention, in only about three paragraphs, of the tragedy in a speech that spanned over 40
paragraphs.
”This is very sad indeed, considering that President Jonathan is the head of a government that has failed woefully in ensuring the welfare and security of Nigerians, especially those of our children, which is the very reason for the existence of any government.”
The party said now that the President had “goofed again”, he should quickly make amends by visiting the scene of the tragedy to empathise with the families of the victims as well as the government and people of the state. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Apc again. why all these? God is watching all of you and your intentions.
ReplyDeleteAPC is right wt dis luvly comment, it is very sad anyway. Let assume dis involved his Child, wl he make dat uselless broadcast on Centenary? Visionless President Jonathan.
ReplyDeletePls allow GEJ to rest, he will not take up arms to fight boko haram him self but instead has discharged his forces to do so. This foolish A PC, watin b una problem or are u trying to act as if u will do better . Old criminals in one group (old bottles shifted to new cartons ). God punish u all. GEJ does not want distraction and u are one distracting him and making up alegation to win election . Stopclookibg for fault s and support him to deliver or discharge his duties .
ReplyDeleteThe worst that will happen to Nigeria is if APC is being voted as a party.
ReplyDeletewhy is it that APC are so serious about GEJ visiting Yobe.state, why are u so concerned abt his goin there? is it dat u hav some missions dat u want to accomplished. is it true dat u people realy love masses?
ReplyDeleteDistractors why are you distracting this government.APC take time.
ReplyDeleteAPC it's now I know that u ppl ar distractors pls stop distracting this government. Ur national pub secretary name is Mohammed lai so u ppl ar all liars.
ReplyDeletethe heart of apc is full of eveilllllllllllll like boko haram
ReplyDeleteCommon guys u just seat and write foolishly,a centenary dat was already put in place. If u tink u feel for d pple dat lost their lifes;GEJ feel more. Let me re-asure dat u are all wasting ur tym bcuz we are now wiser than u tink. I will say dis without fear of favour dat GEJ remains d best President dat Nigeria has ever had.
ReplyDeleteLong live d Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Long live GEJ.
Long live Emmanuel Kingsland.
I pity you Kingsland for your comments; you haven't lost a loved one to Boko Haram, that's why you open your mouth and say GEJ is the best President Nigeria has ever had!
DeleteMy friend are u sure u re a Nigerian? U didn't know when some Northerns said they will make Nigeria ungovernable for GEJ? How is GEJ d course of BH in d north? Please point ur accusing fingers to Buhari and co.not Jona. Its a pity human beings are being killed like chicken in d north, God will surely deliver His people and expose those responsible for this crime.
DeleteAny action Mr President takes APC most complain I dont really know their problem!
ReplyDeleteall these comments are wrong. just imaging that ur brother or sister was killed in d attack, will u be celebrating? Nigeria doesn't need any celebration for now. we need to strategize on how to make our country better... am concerned abt north east
ReplyDeleteAPC or boko haram u plans will nt work,let ur father go and sympatise them u boko haram that want to rule this nation by all means,GOD is nt a small boy.lets watch and see,bunch of mumu.
ReplyDeleteHonestly speaking, I do pity nigerians bcos we are been brain washed by these our heartless leaders. Whether you like it or not this present govt is behind d successes of Boko Haram attacks in north east. Thus, if u. Could remember where is Azazi d former NSA that revealed the secret of d federal govt behind BH menace he was been sack and later bomb him by the thesame govt. So this govt of GEJ is d govt of Killers we will see who will vote him come 2015. Useless president WAWA
ReplyDeletemumu! we are surely going to vote him in again! Go tell your fellow northern leaders to produce those behind boko haram because they started it! what you sow you must surely reap
DeleteBe wise and make a good decision now, PDP is now filtering it members. The likes of Atiku, Saraki and others has lost the battle.
DeleteThe best that has happen to Nigeria is having GEJ has president, be wise my friend. BH is a product of Maj. Buhari and the likes. 2015 presidential seat is not for BH and it's sponsors.
DeleteBe wise and make a good decision now, PDP is now filtering it members. The likes of Atiku, Saraki and others has lost the battle.
DeleteApc is party wit frustrated politicians,U think u can kill GEJ or set him up ? God is watchin those behind this dis evil BKH,de innocent blood and tears wil soon speak .God ,let those behind be disgrace !!!, let dese blood torment them . APC continue to fuel BKH ,God is watching u ppl.
ReplyDeleteSome people are critizing condemning that celebrating nigeria 100years is nonsense to my own view ...bible says in everytin we should give thanks to God can those kill by Bokoharam or by accident or other terible incident complain or comdemed that nigeria is bad i think we need to celebrate bcs we are still alive till today no war.....GOD BLESS NIGERIA bcs am still alive leaving fine in it......bless naija....good morning to you all.
ReplyDeleteFew days to celebration masacre killing happen Apc now come out loud and clear to attack the president we should all note it that Apc are behind all this thinks bcs they want to rule us by force so if they destroy GEJ govt if there bokoharam family won come 2015 they will now find solution to bokoharam abi.....the blood of thos kill will cry ontop of all of you
ReplyDeleteGEJ,
ReplyDeleteyou are definitely surrounded by your enemies as advisers.
You are more focused on 2015 than the present predicaments in Nigeria. Whats there to celebrate if lifes are lost due to your actions or inactions? when are you naming the Boko haramers in your cabinet?
Its not APCs fault fortheir critism of you.
its either Nigeria is a failed state or You are a failed President.
BabaPupa!!!
Some people are critizing condemning that celebrating nigeria 100years is nonsense to my own view ...bible says in everytin we should give thanks to God can those kill by Bokoharam or by accident or other terible incident complain or comdemed that nigeria is bad i think we need to celebrate bcs we are still alive till today no war.....GOD BLESS NIGERIA bcs am still alive leaving fine in it......bless naija....good morning to you all.
ReplyDeleteAPC, u have succeeded in making d government ungovernable for GEJ and u want him to go and visit Yobe abi? Evil party, God will expose all of u one day for sponsoring BH.
ReplyDeleteAPC o, PDP o, they are all the same. Any opposition party would do same
ReplyDeleteWe Nigerians are so myopic and Hypocritical in our arguments. Why do we argue along party and ethnic line? Dis people(APC and PDP) are playing politics with our lives yet we come to dis platform and attack ourselves with our careless statements. APC,PDP and other political parties are all the same. None have our interest at heart. Please Nigerians WAKE UP and fight for your right that we have so far been denied. Our government is highly insensitive cos if they are they wont be celebtrating while the nation is burning. Just on Tuesday Children were being massacred in Yobe and Yesterday while they were wasting our resouces on their so called Centinary Celebration and massacre was happening in Adamawa. My people please WAKE UP and be counted. Posterity will judge each and everyone of us. Need i tell you that the future of this country is mortgaged with our governments reckless spending. Am no PDP nor am a APC nor do i belong to any other party. Am just a lonley voice crying in the wilderness. “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains or slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take but as for me; give me liberty or give me death!”
ReplyDeleteJAYDEE
A.P.C.=Boko Haram.
ReplyDeleteEverey action Jonathan takes you fault, all you want is power, it is now clear to all Nigerians that you are just interested in taking over power, you will never do better than Jonathan, and for that reason The Almighty God will never give you power.
we are also aware that you people are the ones sponsoring the Boko Haram Killings in this country, God will visit all of you very soon.
shameless people. you all better repent and confess your wicket acts.
You don't expect a sensitive action from an insensitive dude!
ReplyDeleteI think what we need is international cooperations from the french,from the french speaking west african countries to work together and deal with this problem b4 it become a“MAJOR PROBLEM for FRANCE,for WESTERN INTREST OPERATING IN WEST AFRICA,IT WILL DEVASTATE FRENCH INTREST IF WE ALLOW THE TERRO TO GO ON“. This “HEARTLESS, USELESS and UNREASONABLE“ comments came from the “hon minister of information:labaran maku“ ahead of the planned thurday, friday visit by the “most respected by our USELESS and IRRESPONSIBLE government,the MIGHTY FRENCH LEADER hollande“. You can really imagine for yourself how heartless and unreanable our leaders are,leaders that have the intrest and concerned of a foriegner before their fellow country men,women and even members. Two of a kind “MUMU PRESIDENT + MUMU MINISTER =MUMU GOVERNMENT“,anywaysha,this is exactly what you should expect from a “DRUNK,IRRESPONSIBLE,UNREASONABLE and a FOOOOOLISH PRESIDENT that is sorrounded and guided by bunch of “LAZY,LAIRS,UNREASONABLE,INCONPETENT and UNPROCTIVE FOOOOOOOOLS“ like him. It‘s really a pity!
ReplyDeleteVote APC, Vote Boko Haram! APC- BOKO HARAM
ReplyDeleteGEJ is a foolish president
ReplyDeleteHELLO, YOU ALL THAT IS CRITICIZING THE CENTENARY, BOB MARLEY ONCE SAID IF YOU KNOW FUTURE THEN YOU WILL KNOW WHERE ARE COMING FROM, SO WHAT IS WRONG ABOUT THE CENTENARY? NOTHING STOP POLITICIZING THE ACTIVITIES OF GEJ PLS. AND AS FOR THE SLAIN GOD WILL EXPOSE THE PERPETRATORS OF SUCH WICKED ACT . AMEN
ReplyDeleteWhat is so special about the so called APC as a party.APC is a bunch of politicians who has lost relevance due to one reason or the other.Who can tell me one from among them (APC MEMBERS) that has not been tested and failed before .some of them are there looking for opportunity to avange their percieved political enemies .That is why they will try again and again without getting it.
ReplyDeleteBecause they failed and GEJ is getting it right thats why they are not happy and will not see anything good about whatever GEJdoes.BAD opposition party acomomdating shameless politicians that can change party ten times a week to gain relevance.who can tell me catigorically the ideaology propelling APC as a party other than seeing every thing bad about GEJ.Some members of the party said they will make the country ungovernable and it is so today why must udemand his going there by all means okay ..so that u can kill him .GOD will expose you guys all in due time
Apc please short up your Boca cavity if you do not have anything good to say .
ReplyDeleteTaratuni ,in fact everything and everybody in Nigeria is Mumu .
ReplyDeleteI beg to disagree Mr lai
ReplyDeleteSome of you is taking as if it is GEJ that give order to BH to kill.
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