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Nigerians Tell Trump To Learn From Jonathan

By Emmanuel Adigwe

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4 years ago

January 7, 2021

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The violent protest that erupted in the United States Capitol building on Wednesday has elicited strong comments from Nigerians who are asking President Donald Trump to learn from Jonathan, the exemplary democratic qualities demonstrated by Nigeria’s immediate past president.

GWG reports that President Trump had addressed his followers made a vow “never to concede”. At least four were reported dead from the incidents that followed the invasion.

This development has elicited reactions as some social media commentators are of the view that President Trump to borrow a leaf from Jonathan who was once quoted as saying that his political ambition was not worth the blood of any Nigerian.

GWG recalls that Jonathan had placed a call to Buhari to concede defeat even when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was still collating the result.

However, President Trump has refused to do the same after he lost to the Democrat candidate, Joe Biden. GWG brings some reactions of how some commentators who are asking Trump to learn from Jonathan.

Goodluck Jonathan needs to fly out to the US and educate them about peaceful democratic processes.
— Imoh (@ImohUmoren) January 6, 2021

I never knew the day will come that I say this but I will say it regardless.

Goodluck Jonathan should be commended for leaving power peacefully.

We can criticise him for other things.
But seeing all this mess in America, we should commend GEJ.

He is a good man. God bless him.
— #OurFavOnlineDoc ?????? (@DrOlufunmilayo) January 6, 2021

Goodluck Jonathan needs to fly out to the US and educate them about peaceful democratic processes.
— Imoh (@ImohUmoren) January 6, 2021

Trump trying to remain in White House as America president shows why we should keep celebrate Dr Goodluck Jonathan.

He left Aso rock in peace so there won’t be bloodshed and also to protect Nigeria democracy.

The #EndSARS spirit lives on. Bigi Apple to all change agents!! pic.twitter.com/LSVQmgEXfO
— Elder Seun ?? (@iamseunalaofin) January 7, 2021

Like this we can’t even use US as an Example of a Fair Election again.

A Non-Violent hand over ended with Goodluck Jonathan.
— DANNY WALTER ? (@DannyWalta) January 6, 2021

If we are fair, the last time this could have happened, Goodluck Jonathan quietly left, in spite of what his supporters and aides (e.g. Orubebe) did.

That moment must never be minimised. He saved Nigeria from great darkness. https://t.co/pdjAOmV5V4
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) January 7, 2021

Most of you said Goodluck Jonathan conceding & congratulating Buhari on the phone, was nothing extraordinary.

Well, a 231-year-old democracy couldn’t do what Jonathan did. Nigeria democracy was only 16 years in 2015. At least this 4th Republic. I’ll leave you to your conscience.
— NEFERTITI (@firstladyship) January 7, 2021

I’m sure now we all know that what GoodLuck Jonathan did was heroic, leaving AsoRock without a fight. This is where we can advise the American president to learn from GEJ.?
— MONITORING_SPIRIT (@Sonjoe_Kutuh) January 7, 2021

With the kind of stunt Donald Trump is pulling in America, its a clear indication that Goodluck Jonathan is a legend.
A king I Stan
— KINGSTON of Abuja (@Kingston_eze) January 7, 2021

For all of Goodluck Jonathan's imperfections, many of which I wrote about in the past, he is a far worthier statesman than Donald Trump.

Trump needs specific post-election presidential carriage lessons that Jonathan can teach.
— 'Fisayo Soyombo (@fisayosoyombo) January 7, 2021

Nigeria can now boldly calm the custodian of democracy a system of government that didn'nt fit into it realities.
Goodluck Jonathan gave Nigeria that honour pic.twitter.com/cz2P4YwSIa
— Auwal Abubakar (@AuwalAb70988850) January 7, 2021

Looking at what's going on in America, remembering what happened in Gambia and remembering when Buhari said, "I will NOT lose the election," speaks a great deal of how easily Goodluck Jonathan relinquished power in 2015 even when he could have unleashed a beast.
— The Lion of Jada (@lionofjada) January 7, 2021

Looking at this whole Trump scenario, my mind flashed back to Goodluck Jonathan. Leaving power is not that easy most especially when you are convinced that the election was fraudulent. Jonathan is indeed a great man. Any time democracy is mentioned, Jonathan's name MUST appear.
— Miz Cazorla (@MizCazorla1) January 6, 2021

Why Nigerians Are Asking Trump To Learn From Jonathan

Trump should learn from GoodLuck Jonathan.
— MONITORING_SPIRIT (@Sonjoe_Kutuh) January 7, 2021

The president of United States is inciting violence because he lost an election.

Goodluck Jonathan is a hero please!
— Stanley Ezinna, MBA. (@Stazingar) January 6, 2021

The last time democracy was respected in the world was under Goodluck Jonathan.

Trump can do better, he can learn from Goodluck Jonathan.
— BENUEGIANT?? (@one_dosh) January 7, 2021

With what is happening in America, we should always salute and commend former president Goodluck Jonathan’s boldness. He’s indeed a democrat.
— Oluwaseun Ologun William (@seunwrites_) January 6, 2021

Nigeria had d best & most peaceful democratic electoral & transition process under Goodluck Jonathan in 2015.

GEJ must be commended & celebrated for sacrificing his personal ambition for National security.

Donald Trump must learn from him & ensure peaceful transition in America
— Henry O #EndSARS (@MrOnos147) January 7, 2021

Many Nigerians condemning Capitol Hill's chaos are the same Nigerians who wanted former President Goodluck Jonathan to forcefully upend the election result announcement in 2015.

Fact, but very few will talk about this.
— Royalty (@royaltyuso) January 7, 2021

It's now obvious that what Nigeria's ex-President Goodluck Jonathan did, vacating power in peace, is a big feat. As simple as it seems, this is what President Trump, the President of the "greatest democracy in the world", cannot do.

Thank you Your Excellency, GEJ.
— Doctor Wales™⭐⚕️ (@olawalesmd) January 6, 2021

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