It was a big shame for President Goodluck Jonathan and other political leaders on Saturday in Bayelsa State as Bishop of Bomadi Catholic Diocese, Vicarage Hyacinth Egbebor, in his homily, blamed the crash that killed former NSA Andrew Azazi and former Governor Patrick Yakowa on corruption.
At the state funeral of Azazi in Peace Park, Yenagoa, attended by President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience, the Minister of God insisted that leaders in the country were so corrupt that they had compromised the safety of everywhere, including the airspace.
The cleric wondered why within one year, Nigeria had recorded three air mishaps including the December 15 tragedy at Okoroba in Nembe Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.
Slowly and gently, the priest, who intermittently drew applause from those at the solemn occasion, highlighted the failings of the government. Comparing the country’s airspace and aviation management to America and Europe, the cleric said Nigeria had become a joke.
Turning to the Military Chiefs present, the priest said it was unfortunate that corruption had crept into the military. “Corruption is the only underlying evil that is responsible for the air mishaps. If the military cannot guarantee the safety and security of their own, who else can they protect?
“If there is anywhere one looks for excellent performance, it is the military. Now we have compromised excellence for money. Money has taken over,” he said.
Slowly and gently, the priest, who intermittently drew applause from those at the solemn occasion, highlighted the failings of the government. Comparing the country’s airspace and aviation management to America and Europe, the cleric said Nigeria had become a joke.
Turning to the Military Chiefs present, the priest said it was unfortunate that corruption had crept into the military. “Corruption is the only underlying evil that is responsible for the air mishaps. If the military cannot guarantee the safety and security of their own, who else can they protect?
“If there is anywhere one looks for excellent performance, it is the military. Now we have compromised excellence for money. Money has taken over,” he said.
Kudos to d Bishop for tellings those thieves in power the truth
ReplyDeleteThe Bishop is speaking the truth and truth is bitter. How can a country that prides itself as d giant of African have nothing that is ever working?
ReplyDeleteThey made military helicopters available 4 their so called dignatries like Kabu kabu in d air but forgot that these machines need maintenance but unfortunately someone in charge has stolen that money to enjoy with his numerous girlfriends at d expense of ppls lives?
U c how corruption and shortsightedness go hand in hand?
Jonathan came and made a lot of promises to nigerians and ppl beleieved this man. They even ignored d red light when it was discovered that Jonathans wife was trying to move 300million Dollars cash out of Nigeria.
Obasanjo switched frm his loyal partner Dr Odili and threw his weight for Jonathan to be President. Today both of them r barely on speaking terms,Most Nigerians have lost faith in Jonathan cos he has surrounded himself with corrupt ppl mostly frm his ijaw tribe and he seems irritated to ans difficult or even solve difficult issues and he calls himself a PHD holder who is President?
Obasanjo should stop imposing leaders on over 200million nigerians and allow d due process to hold. If Jonathan ends his term and has nothing to show for it,let Nigerians give other parties a chance to rule. Enough of the shame of corruption. Ppl r in dire straits. Ppl r starving frm unemployment and poverty.
Not all Nigerians can fly to Germany for medical treatment like Patience Jonathan recently did,so we beg u our so called leaders 2 equip our hospitals and make sure lifes r saved in there. Fix our roads and stop these unwanton deaths cos of bad roads,maintain our aircrafts and make sure they r airworthy b4 they go up in d air.
Fight and jail corrupt bankers and politicians.
Nigeria is a consumer nation,change Nigeria to a prodUcer nation like other countries with foresight have done.Lord hear d cry of ur children and deliver us frm d shackle of bad ggovernance!
And truth is always bittertell, then how can we move forward where corruption is the order of the day,becos corruption destroy and allows few to become too rich while millions lives in deep poverty
ReplyDeleteThe way to move forward is to clean up d system by indicting,trying and sending corrupt officials to prison. Stealing public money must be met with long prison sentences. To serve as a deterrant.
ReplyDeleteBad leaders must be recalled and replaced. Just a few ideas to start with!
GEJ is a failure n disgrace 2 d Nation ! Ibb
ReplyDeleteGEJ is a failure n disgrace 2 d Nation ! Ibb
ReplyDeleteJonathan is fighting corruption and everyone can see it.
ReplyDeleteHon Tony
Fighting corruption with his cohorts? the Annenihs? the PDP lootocrats? Jonathan is even more corrupt, and I regret voting for him.
DeleteNemesis will surely meet dem its jst a matter of time.
ReplyDeleteWeldone for the job weldone.
ReplyDelete"And the truth shall set you free". God is most patient, most merciful. Ade
ReplyDeleteHon Tony, wats ur prob. how many ppl ve been prosecuted so far? is it fuel subsidy probe, PIB probe, suspected BH boys @ SSS costody nd SEC probe? etc. Pls try say d truth 4 1s.
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ReplyDeleteThat hon. tony or whatever he is called must be a beneficiary of this corrupt regime where fighting corruption is a lip service .why can't Nigeria legislate and a law of capital purnishment on corruption like it is in china?God will purnish u all that are destroying this nations with ur roguery tendencies very soon
ReplyDeleteGbam! The bishop spoke my mind
ReplyDeleteTrust is the highest wisdom. Kudos to the Bishop. I urge other men of God to do same.
ReplyDeleteTruth is the highest wisdom. Kudos to the Bishop. I urge other men of God to do same.
ReplyDeleteGEJ I hate u, u r a disgrace. God will surely judge u
ReplyDeleteGEJ will never go unpunished...the man is evil and 100% corrupt.
DeleteThat Tony does not deserve the title of honorable atall cos he must be a big thief like GEJ. Corruption is fighting GEJ and not the other way. Criminals in power.
ReplyDeleteHonorable stand 4 a theif/crook in 9ja.Tony is one of d people looting d country but God will punish all of them.
Delete"If there is anywhere one looks for excellent performance, it is the military. Now we have compromised excellence for money. Money has taken over."
ReplyDeleteThe man of God is right.
ReplyDeleteKpam he spoke my mind.
GEJ is a foolish man who's out to bankrupt d nation.He's d worst president to rule 9ja.He should resign immidiately if he like d nation.
ReplyDeleteKudos to the Bishop for telling the truth,.. The nation is plaque with corruption everywhere and little or nothing is being done about it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a true bishop. He is not lik some corrupt so call man of god who wil lay hand on some of these thieves stealing our collective wealth and tell dem its well wit dem just bcos dey wil giv him money to buy jet.
ReplyDeleteTruth is always bitter, we just have 2 say it, your lordship u said it all, may God continue touch lips 2 say wat it right
ReplyDeleteAll of un de mad, 4 abusing our president. May God punish u all
ReplyDeleteWell said bishop but I hope come 2015, you and other religious leaders (Muslims and Christians alike) would stand on the existing protocol.
ReplyDeleteThe man of God can not be timid in the presence of man. What God asked him to delivered to people in the congregation. He has done it. Everybody's blood can never be required in his hand again.
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