#KakandaTemple: In Defence of Sadiq Abacha

Abacha, our Abacha, the last of the true Generals and defenders against western imperialism, is dead and Nigerians, whose cowardice is both genetic and legendary, have become activists united against his ghost.
You see, our activists only pick a fight with the dead, they pick a fight with this dead soldier, because they lack the "street credibility" to mobilise the people against living politicians—merely to prove their bravery to their white sponsors who, they pretend they don't know, are just manipulative imperialists exploiting the poverty expressed in their demonstrations of patriotism. Even those cockroaches who remained in the dark, unspeaking all through Abacha years, have now gained baritone voices, fabricating stories of their "involvements" and "engagements" in "pro-democracy struggles", as they queue behind a frail old man, Wole Soyinka, to vilify Abacha and even us.

Centenary: Outrage as Abacha’s children attack Soyinka

Two children of the late maximum ruler, General Sani Abacha, on Wednesday singled out Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, for what can be described as a venomous attack.

While Gumsu, one of the late dictator’s daughters,  took to her Twitter page to pass disparaging remarks on Soyinka, his brother Sadiq chose blogs and online forums to snarl abuses at him.

According to them, their grouse against Soyinka borders on a statement he made that he rejected the centenary award by the Federal Government because of the inclusion of their late father’s name on the list of awardees.

To Sadiq Abacha - on behalf of Wole Soyinka by Ayo Sogunro

Sadiq Sani Abacha gets the first reply to his open letter to Prof. Wole Soyinka from writer/activist, Ayo Sogunro. Read below and tell us what you think...
I do not know you personally, but I admire your filial bravery - however misguided - in defending the honour of your father, the late General Sani Abacha. This in itself is not a problem; it is an obligation—in this cultural construct of ours - for children to rise to the defence of their parents, no matter what infamy or perfidy the said parent might have dabbled in.

You Turned Out Like Everybody Else – Sadiq Abacha Writes Open Letter To Prof. Wole Soyinka

If you want to think, speak and act logically then you should know all three.
1. The law of identity
2. The law of excluded middle
3. The law of non contradiction.
Now let's look at each one of these and see what they mean in practice.
1. The law of identity

PHOTOS: NIGERIA CENTENARY AWARD NIGHT

President Goodluck Jonathan and Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

FORMER HEADS OF STATE GEN. ABDULSALAMI ABUBARKA; GEN

MOHAMMADU BUHARI; GEN YAKUBU GOWON; PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN; FORMER PRESIDENT

OLUSEGUN OBASANJO; FORMER PRESIDENT SHEHU SHAGARI; GEN. IBRAHIM BABANGIDA; AND

FORMER HEAD OF INTERIM NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CHIEF ERNEST SHONEKAN AT THE NIGERIA

CENTENARY HONOURS AWARD IN ABUJA ON FRIDAY (28/2/14)

President Jonathan's Speech on “Human Security, Peace and Development: Agenda for the 21st Century”

Address by

His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR

On the

Occasion of the Centenary Conference on the Theme:

“Human Security, Peace and Development: Agenda for the 21st Century”

 Thursday, 27^th February, 2014

PROTOCOLS 
1.                        Today, as our Nation marks its first 100 years, we look back with gratitude to God and with pride in our citizens. We look forward also, to the future, with hope and confidence.

2. In this hall and beyond, I am delighted to welcome many of our past, current and future leaders, as well as our friends and partners, from near and far, persons and nations that have stood with us in times past, and whose friendship we will continue to cherish in the years to come.

3.                        It is my unique honour and privilege to welcome you all to this Conference, a shared moment, to celebrate the 100 years of the Nigerian nation; and for profound reflection on our challenges and opportunities as a continent.

England’s Queen congratulates Jonathan on Nigeria’s centenary

QUEEN ELIZABETH II CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT JONATHAN AND NIGERIANS ON CENTENARY, CONVEYS BEST WISHES FOR HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY OF PEOPLE OF NIGERIA

Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain has written to congratulate President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the Federal Government and people of Nigeria on the occasion of Nigeria’s centenary celebrations.

In a written message delivered to President Jonathan late yesterday by Britain’s Minister for Africa, Mr. Mark Simmonds, Queen Elizabeth II conveyed her best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the people of Nigeria.

“On the occasion of the Republic of Nigeria celebrating 100 years since the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria, I send the people of Nigeria my warmest congratulations.

“I have fond memories of my first visit to Nigeria in 1956 and again in 2003 as Head of the Commonwealth.

“The links between our two countries have deepened over the past 100 years and I hope they will continue to do so.

“I would like to convey my best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the people of Nigeria,” the British monarch wrote.

Reuben Abati

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

February 27, 2014

Centenary Anniversary Broadcast by President Jonathan

National Broadcast by

His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR

On the

Occasion of Nigeria’s Centenary Celebrations

 Wednesday, 26^th February, 2014

Dear Compatriots,

1.            I extend warm greetings and felicitations to all Nigerians as we celebrate our nation’s centenary; a significant milestone in our journey to Nationhood.