Mali’s Transitional Govt: How Goodluck Jonathan Pulled It Off And The Accolades That Followed
The Oasis Reporters
September 26, 2020
When all hopes seemed to have been lost with the military coup in Mali and the refusal of the overthrown president to go back to office, it was like a win-win situation for the coupists. But Nigeria’s former President with huge Democratic credentials thought otherwise as leader of ECOWAS mediation team in Mali. He and his team resolutely insisted on a new Transitional Government before a general election, rather than surrendering to the military.
Hear him on Twitter:
Today, we witnessed the swearing-in of His Excellency Mr. Bah N'daw and Colonel Assimi Goita as President and Vice President of Mali's Transition Govt. The #Ecowas mediation team congratulates these new Malian leaders and wish them success.
— Goodluck E. Jonathan (@GEJonathan) September 25, 2020
– GEJ pic.twitter.com/TQ9kinviQN
And Twitteratis went agog with reactions.
Replying to
@GEJonathan
and
@aliounetine16
This is awarding coupists. #Ecowas once again has demonstrated that they’re a toothless bulldog. The army should have no business in politics and should not be rewarded for their criminal act. There should be zero tolerance for coups and coup leaders should not be rewarded.
Replying to
@GEJonathan
A very BIG congratulations to you and your fellow intervention team members for pulling off this huge success. You and the team once again have shown the importance and influence of ECOWAS in resolving sensitive issues like this.
Mark Osondu
@marksondu
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Congratulations to Malians and a big congratulations to you and your team for a job well done, @GEJonathan, I admire your resilience, Steadfastness and determination. You are a definition of a true leader, at the start it looked impossible, when all gains seemed to have been destroyed by the military.
When they took over the government and turned down every offer, you were not discouraged, rather you kept on pushing even in the face of impossibilities, thank you sir for staying through, because of this success of yours, you have given me every reason not to give up, no matter what.
Phil Nwanosike
@Philsike1
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Replying to
@GEJonathan
“Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God (Matt 5:9).
“He whose name is called again and again by those trying in vain to catch a wild bull, has something he alone can do to bulls” (Pa Chinua Achebe)
Kudos to you, Mr President!
Balarabe Musa Ahmad
@balarabemusaah3
·
Replying to
@GEJonathan
Sir, we also wish you success in your entire life. Still missing and regretting letting you go. All the best now and in the future. May God continue blessing you.
OFAADA
@Ofaada replying to
Balarabe Musa Ahmad
@balarabemusaah3
·
By your name alone, you stand in the pantheon of those who exemplify courage and good character. How can I forget the name “Balarabe Musa” and what it means to progressive Nigerians? It takes a man of courage to express regret. You’re in good company and I salute you sir!
MAZI EKENE. W. OBAJI
@KMilladine
·
Wow! Your kind is rare. May Allah guide and bless you too. I speak on his behalf.
ÑuriaArsenalfirstlady
@PreciousAnurika
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Replying to
@GEJonathan
Father send our own Colonel and please
@GEJonathan
please don’t interfere when it will happen. We really need such a transition right now in this country Nigeria. Apc have buried this country
CrownMCMXCVICrown
@_bobola_
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Replying to
@GEJonathan
Fantastic mediation efforts, Mr. President. God bless you always Red heartRed heart.
OBI OKOTU 2.
@JosephEyisi
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Replying to
@GEJonathan
All of you will travel to other countries to make peace and create stability while your own country is on fire.. Who is deceiving whom. None of you can speak or stand against all the killings in your own country.
ola Rotimi
@olaar0689
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He was appointed by the president to go mediate in Mali, remember this same man entered the creeks to negotiate with militants when Yar’adua sent him, abeg (please) show this man some respect, please.
Jerry E. OhonsiSuperhero
@edosjerry04
·
Replying to
@GEJonathan
@GEJonathan
myself and on behalf of my fellow Nigerians, We want to thank you deeply from our hearts and also want you to know that, all your activities and efforts in making this country in Africa a peaceful place. God will continue to lift you high and keep you safe. Amen Palms up together
Uk4real….
@Ukeme8
Replying to
@GEJonathan
Congratulations to you Sir, for a job well done, we wish you were still here as our President, our country wouldn’t have been like what we are experiencing now.
OFAADA
@Ofaada
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Don’t bet on it, brother. They were determined to sabotage his rule. If APC failed in 2015, PMB would have been a mythical saint whose grave would be a pilgrimage site to millions. God does his work for a reason. GEJ has a new calling & he’s on good grounds to the glory of God. Oslo baby!
CrownMCMXCVICrown
@_bobola_
Replying to
@GEJonathan
Fantastic mediation efforts, Mr. President. God bless you always. Red heartRed heart
OBI OKOTU 2.
@JosephEyisi
·
Replying to
@GEJonathan
All of you will travel to other countries to make peace and create stability while your own country is on fire.. Who is deceiving Who. None of you can speak or stand against all The killings in your own country
ola Rotimi
@olaar0689
·
He was appointed by the president to go mediate in Mali, remember this same man entered the creeks to negotiate with militants when Yar’adua sent him, abeg show this man some respect please.
Jerry E. OhonsiSuperhero
@edosjerry04
Replying to
@GEJonathan
and
@EgbonBigbros
Congratulations sir, we are looking forward to the day ECOWAS will look into the ordeal Biafrans are suffering in the hand of this agent of devil in Nigeria and add their voice to convene a referendum for us. I’m glad the continent is enjoying what the blind Nigeria rejected in you.
Nelson Etah
@nelson_etah
·
Replying to
@GEJonathan
Congratulations to you Mr President & your team. Please sir #GEJ as a former president who had set an indelible democratic example in Africa. Move a motion at the
@ecowas_cedeao
to restrict African Presidents to a 2 term tenure as well as sanctions for bad governance…
