Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - A MESSAGE FROM NIGERIA'S YOUTH: RSVP Project...

Obi Dikas,

 

What exactly is your reason for supporting Jonathan? What is your motivation? Talking of "I hope you youths of the 21st Century will remind our politicians that they can no longer continue to engage in massive corrupt practices'', what positive difference has Jonathan made since he took over as the nation's president? Here is one man who had spent billions of dollars on the purchase of three presidential jets to compliment the fleet. Who knows, maybe they are to aid in the presidential campaign and you talk of massive corrupt practices? 

 

While the jets were purchased from the excess crude oil account, Jonathan felt he could lend money to finance INEC's intention to give a fairly free election. An action that clearly shows what his intentions are; you say ''massive corrupt practices'' which is more important, Jets or the Elections? 

 

My question is what difference would Jonathan make? There are some fundamental things that he should have done, some positive steps in the right direction that he ought to have taken and that way we would not need you to tell us what to do. Naturally we would support the man that gives us the confidence of hope by deeds. 

How dare you compare Jonathan to Obama? Would Obama purchase three presidential jets from an Excess Crude Oil Account and borrow money to finance his country's elections? I'd want you to point out the similarities that the two personalities share, if not I consider your campaign and your message an insult on our personalities. Do this or forever hold your peace.

Gbenga Dasylva