2015: MEND Blasts Jonathan, Backs Buhari For Presidency
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has suprisingly pledged its full support to the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) candidate Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd).
MEND in a statement released by their spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo said its decision was due to the need for the nation to grow out of the crunching effects of corruption.
The claimed that Jonathan has in the last few years showed a non caring attitude to the unrelenting degradation of the Niger Delta environment, taking a hard stance on the increasing level of oil theft in the region.
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They said that the president doesn't deserve to have a second term and praised former military general Buhari.
The group praised Buhari proposal to close the office of the first lady, which they said is draining the nation's funds and has been used as a conduit to steal money across all levels of government.
It said, “The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has, upon careful consideration of the state of the nation, endorses and fully supports the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Gen. Mohammadu Buhari.
“Our decision to throw our full support on Gen. Mohammadu Buhari stems from the pathetic state in which the country has been put by the government of Goodluck Jonathan and our strong believe in Buhari as the man and change the country needs.
“President Goodluck Jonathan does not deserve a second more in the Presidency as soon as his tenure expires as he has continuously and blatantly disregarded the very people who voted him into office.
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“A President that told Nigerian to their faces that he does not ‘give a damn’ when asked to declare his assets. A requirement that is constitutional on assuming the office of the President.
“President Jonathan, since assuming his office, has setup countless committees, whose reports have never been implemented. From the Nuhu Ribadu report to the KPMG and fuel subsidy reports, just to mention a few.
“How can Nigerians expect a highly corrupt person like Goodluck Jonathan to fight corruption when he believes that stealing is not corruption, as he shamelessly told the Nation?
“He has proven beyond all reasonable doubt, his inability to tackle corruption or prosecute a single government official in his six years in office.
“MEND finds it laughable the recent statement by Goodluck Jonathan on his government’s plan to fight corruption. This statement not only smacks of ignorance of the highest order, but also shows just how stupid he thinks Nigerians are. A president that had six years to tackle the problem but chose to shield corrupt government officials, joined in the looting of our resources and now has the temerity to say his government has a plan to fight corruption. This is a big slap in the face of every single Nigerian!
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“We re-state our disregard and lack of confidence in President Goodluck Jonathan. Rather than address the perennial issues in the country responsible for his administrations failures, he is concentrating government funds in a campaign of misinformation intended to hoodwink Nigerians who, unfortunately for him, are now wiser and smarter than he is.
“Goodluck Jonathan’s actions, utterances and arrogance prove that he is totally disconnected with the situation facing the ordinary Nigerian and completely out of touch with reality.”
This is a major backing for Buhari's campaign, Jonathan has always been said to have the south south come election day.
This comes days after Father Mbaka declared that Jonathan shouldn't be re-elected.
Source: Legit.ng
