I’ll no longer tolerate those insulting Jonathan – Okupe Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has stated that he is ready to tackle any Nigerian who takes delight in disparaging his principal, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. The presidential aide said he was tired of tolerating “misguided jokers” who continue to bring their President, government and its institutions down. In a series of messages posted on his Twitter page, he stated that there were many good things about Jonathan and his government that Nigerians should be proud of and showcase for the world to see. Boasting that he would deal with those who say “rubbish, insult my principal or disparage my country,” he added that he “can’t stand lack of patriotism or respect for an elected President.” He accused Jonathan’s critics of failing to see beyond their nose, adding that the majority of them are “obviously handicapped” on issues relating to nationhood. Claiming that Americans do not abuse President Barack Obama like Nigerians allegedly do their President, Okupe described Jonathan’s critics as “shameless, unpatriotic and ignorant.” According to him, fifth columnists who believe that there is nothing good to say about Nigeria “can go jump into the bar beach.” “Some are shameless, unpatriotic and ignorant jokers. What I say is based on the facts that I have. If you feel that there is nothing good to say about your country you can go jump into the bar beach. If bar beach is too open for them, they can try Lekki beach or Kuramo waters. Nigeria will definitely not miss you. “Nigeria conquered Ebola. But for foreign commendations, many would have reacted in denial. They say we are the largest economy in Africa, yet many still bellyache. Some people should bury their heads in the sand like ostrich, Nigeria will move forward without you. “If you talk out of pure hate for your government and out of cerebral emptiness, we have a duty to help you. US citizens do not abuse, or disparage their nation. What is intellectual in ridiculing your nation from an ill-informed point of view? “Why is it that many people don’t talk like stakeholders in this nation? Do you think it is trendy to ridicule your state? Shame on you. Many words are necessary for the foolish,” Okupe added. He literally cursed Jonathan’s critics, saying, “The more you destroy your country with your foul mouth the gloomier your future.” Insisting that he was up to the task of tackling his principal’s critics, Okupe reeled out what he called his achievements, stating that his brilliance saw him graduate from medical school in record time at 24. Besides, the presidential assistant noted that he would put to bear his experience as spokesman for former President Olusegun Obasanjo and image maker for two different political parties in countering the activities of Jonathan’s detractors. “Different strokes for different folks. I don’t speak on behalf of those who put their President, government and its institutions down. I love and enjoy what I do. “I thank God for modest achievements. I love achievers. I can never stand morons or nitwits. I am the only Nigerian who has been spokesman for two political parties and for two Presidents,” Okupe explained. But an online commentator, Oluwatumininu Olowe, carpeted Okupe for his online vituperations, saying his actions were unbecoming of a presidential spokesman. Olowe observed that it was not surprising why Okupe is often labelled as an “attack dog” by many public affairs analyst. “By their name -attack dog – we shall know them. But this action of Okupe is unbecoming of a President’s spokesman,” Olowe added. Also taking a swipe at Okupe, a Lagos-based online activist, Segun Bamidele, expressed concerns that his comments were embarrassing. According to Bamidele, it is “disgraceful to Nigeria” to have someone like Okupe in the services of the Presidency. “If being the presidential spokesman means you must refrain from saying the truth like Okupe does on a daily basis to defend the government, then good luck to you,” he added. Meanwhile, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the opposition All Progressives Congress, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said that the majority of Nigerians “must be very angry” with the way and manner the President has been carrying on with the business of governance. The Kano State governor wrote on his official Twitter page that religious and cultural differences should not deter Nigerians from voting out the Jonathan administration. “We must be very angry with what is happening in our country; we must be very angry that an inept government is presiding over our affairs. I therefore call on all Nigerians to unleash their anger on their ballot papers by voting PDP out of power in 2015. “Religious and cultural differences should not deter us from seeking good leadership at the centre and indeed at all levels – a leadership that will address our current security and economic challenges and make our unity stronger,” Kwankwaso said.
Posted on: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 15:13:37 +0000
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