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| Jonathan's eulogy of Adenkule (a war criminal) confirms he an Igbo hater |
President Goodluck Jonathan today confirmed he is an Igbo hater. He made this clear today in his insensitive eulogy of Col Benjamin Adekunle, a man who openly boasted of his many war crimes he committed against Biafrans.
While reacting to the news of the death of the man regarded as the "Bloodhound of the Nigerian Army", President Jonathan described Adekunle as a very courageous leader, who was celebrated for his civil war heroics.
In his statement through his spokesman, Reuben Abati, President Jonathan said that Adekunle will be honoured and remembered as a valiant soldier who served his fatherland exceptionally well at a very trying time in its history.
The statement reads: “President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan extends sincere commiserations to the family of late Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle who passed away earlier today.
“The President joins them and other Nigerians in mourning the very courageous soldier who achieved national fame during the Nigerian civil war for his gallant leadership of the 3rd Marine Commandoes in the successful effort to defend the unity and territorial integrity of the country.
“President Jonathan believes that General Adekunle’s civil war heroics, which made him easily one of the most celebrated military commanders of his generation, have ensured that he will always be honoured and remembered as a valiant soldier who served his fatherland exceptionally well at a very trying time in its history.
“As the Black Scorpion’s soul returns to the Almighty Creator, President Jonathan enjoins his family, friends, former military colleagues and all who mourn his passing to also give thanks to God for blessing the nation with fearless soldiers and patriots of his calibre who stand ready to lay down their lives for the peace, unity and progress of their country.
“President Jonathan prays that God Almighty will comfort the grieving family and associates of General Adekunle and grant his departed soul eternal rest.”
It is only in Nigeria that criminals are honoured. The above statement from Jonathan says it all. Jonathan eulogises a war criminal that should have rotted in jail. For those who do not know, Adekunle's war heroics include the killing of Biafran civilians including children, women and the aged. Adekunle war heroics was to wipe out every Igbo man. That is the hero of President Jonathan.
Adekunle's notoriety during the first Biafra-Nigeria made him a pariah among his peers. Even the murderous Gowon's administration could not afford to deal with him with a long pole, that he kicked Adekunle out of the war, leading to his eventual exit from the Nigerian Army.
Jonathan must be made to apologise to Igbos for his insensitive remarks, if he wishes to exonerate himself as an Igbo hater.
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