The Nigerian news circle is still awash with reactions from Nigerians all around the world regarding the release of a convicted criminal from Prison, and the celebration / jubilation that followed. According to a news title: Bode George – Release Party sparks outrage from All Africa News, a serving minister was even sent to represent Mr. President at the event.
“Chief Bode George who was convicted for 163 count criminal charges
bordering on abuse of public trust, contract splitting and financial
misappropriation to the tune of N100 billion does not merit that show of
support”.“There is nothing wrong in rehabilitating a prisoner. But turning an
occasion that calls for penitence and soberness to a carnival of sorts
is a disservice to Nigeria, and a clear signal that the wobbly
anti-corruption war of the Goodluck Jonathan administration is finally
dead. It also ridicules Nigeria in the eyes of the world,”
And here is former Mr. President felicitating with the released criminal:
With the news was on the TV and the radio stations, and the story was the morning discussion for today in my place of work. In all these, I ask: why do we celebrate corruption in Nigeria? why do we celebrate corruption in Nigeria? why do we celebrate corruption in Nigeria?
Why are people not ashamed of the wrongs they did – and why does a man like Bode George still have supporters? This is a man who should come out of prison, bow his head in shame and go to his house in peace and quiet.
He was
released at about 10.50am to loyalists, party men and family who
thereafter celebrated his release with a thanksgiving service at the
Cathedral Church of Christ in Marina and an elaborate reception. He was
driven off the facility in a 2010 Black Toyota Prado SUV in a convoy of
vehicles including commercial buses chartered by loyal party men.
The
politician was convicted on several criminal counts of fraud, over
inflation of contract and money laundering amongst others while he was
Chairman of the Board of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) by the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Some
top party men at the church service include Ogun State Governor Gbenga
Daniel; Oyo State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Taofeek Arapaja; former
President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo; Defence Minister, Mr. Adetokunbo
Ademola; Dr. Adegboyega Dosunmu and General Tajudeen Olarewaju amongst
other dignitaries. read on: click here
With dignitaries in the form of a past President, Army Generals, the Nigerian Police, Ministers, Deputy governors in attendance, is there any hope for this country? And although the officiating priest was said to have spoken against corruption and the loss of moral values in Nigeria, I would have been happier if the Church was closed down and if these PDP clowns were not allowed to enter the Church to drag the name of God into the mud. Not only has morality failed in this country, our religious values have gone down the drain.
source:thewillnigeria.com
Would they, Cathedral Priest and other officiating ministers have gone thanking God for the release of a convicted criminal from prison? Would these men of God be greatfull to God for the prevalence of evil over good? And by the time the PDP pays the Church officers for the “good work” they have done – holding a Christian mass to jubilate over evil, would these monies go “into the work of God” too. I have come to a conclusion that Christianity is almost at a point of failure in this country.
This is not the first time corruption / corrupt people will be celebrated in Nigeria. From the streets to the Church, corruption has now become a National tradition, and I wonder what kind of hope Nigeria has in that the next generation are already learning corruption in theory and practice.
let us discuss. Comments and Opinions are welcome!
Amos
March 11, 2011
Should the Church’s door be short against a punished criminal (sinner)? Then where he get spiritual rehabilitation? The fact that Chief Bode George remembered going to church as soon as he was released from prision is commendable. I believe he has learnt some lessons which he might not have taken time to learn before his imprisionment. Coming out of Nigerian prision alive and appreciating God might be the beginning of his inner transformation. He has fulfiled the demand of the law for his past evil. He should not hang himself thereafter.
Take note that Jesus says ” him that cometh unto me, I will in no wise cast out.” (John 6 vs 37). The priest has done right. The should further give Chief Bode George spiritual counsel so that he will sin no more.
The author and all readers should equally repent and run to God through Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sin and salvation.(John 6 vs 14).
Amos Odunfa
March 11, 2011
Should the Church’s door be short against a punished criminal (sinner)? Then where he get spiritual rehabilitation? The fact that Chief Bode George remembered going to church as soon as he was released from prision is commendable. I believe he has learnt some lessons which he might not have taken time to learn before his imprisionment. Coming out of Nigerian prision alive and appreciating God might be the beginning of his inner transformation. He has fulfiled the demand of the law for his past evil. He should not hang himself thereafter.
Take note that Jesus says ” him that cometh unto me, I will in no wise cast out.” (John 6 vs 37). The priest has done right. The should further give Chief Bode George spiritual counsel so that he will sin no more.
The author and all readers should equally repent and run to God through Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sin and salvation.(John 14 vs 6).
GREAT ADEOSUN ADEJUWON
March 19, 2011
The first question I asked when I heard about the celebration of the recently released sophisticated Criminal called Bode George ,who at present is a shame and disgrace to our country,Nigeria, was that why is it that some people find it difficult to think straigth and examine how low or high their level of rectitude is before taking some ungratifying brainless steps? The answer that came to my mind instantly that day was that “It is not possible for a man to reason or act beyond the level of his reasoning faculty.” So I can say it bravely that,the celebration of the Nationwide known criminal,BODE GEORGE shows how shallow his intelligent is.and it simply means PDP is a party that embraces corruption,anyway, corruption as been the anchor of PDP right from their intervention into Nigeria politics.I will only like to use this opportunity to advise good Nigerians to be extra-ordinarily careful in casting their vote during the fourth coming election.because that is another opportunity to sweep away the egotistic,voracious and intellectual lilliputians away from political offices,as it is time to reduce the high rate of corruption and unfairness in Nigeria administration.MAY GOD SAVE NIGERIA FROM CORRUPTION.
Dele Oluwole
April 1, 2011
Corruption is like a national anthem in Nigeria, you donnt sing it you are not patriotic. This is because when abnomality stays around for too long it will suddenly becomes a norm. The Nigerian followership is as bad as the leadership.
It is only divine cleansing that can save us from ourselves
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