Reuben Abati explains why The President didn't say Amen to Anti Corruption Prayer

28 May 2012

Reuben Abati explains why The President didn't say Amen to Anti Corruption Prayer

Praying for Nigeria. Photo: Saharareporters.com


 


Abuja– Spokesperson for President Jonathan Ebele Goodluck, Mr Reuben Abati, has responded to accusations that Jonathan and members of his cabal refused to say amen to at this weekend’s democracy day Church Service when the preacher offered a prayerful curse against corruption amongst public officials.


Speaking to reporters, Mr Abati revealed aspects of protocol that are not widely known outside Government circles, and which would explain why Mr President and ministers didn’t say Amen to the prayer by Most Reverend Peter Akinola, committing corrupt politicians to the court of God.


According to him, it is a long standing presidential protocol that during Church or Mosque services, the President only offers a fixed number of amens or amis, as the case may be.


The Reverend had offered many prayers and demanded many amens prior to the contentious one, Abati explained, the result of which was that the day’s quota of amens had been used up.


“Why?” asked the spokesperson, “would President not say amen to a prayer against corruption?”


He advised preachers, pastors, imams etc, to familiarise themselves with government protocol and to also limit the length of their prayers and sermons.


“It is the same people accusing the President of not saying amen to anti-corruption prayer that would be accusing him of favouritism if he had broken with protocol and said more amens than is allowed by constitution,” Abati said.


-Jowo Mabinu




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bashar gada On 04/10/2012 08:38:33
There is alot of uncertain things in this counrtry in issue of government . They are always oh! my god .... Abracadebra confusionist nawaoooooo
Richard I. udoye On 24/07/2012 16:05:15
Reuben Abati, what has gone wrong with your senses? So, you've decided to take a dive into a pool infested with crocodiles, it's a journey of no return because you can not eat your cake and have it. What an irrepareble damage to your name for earthly possessions, better retrace your steps and confess to God Almighty and appologise to Nigerians whose psyche your have hurt.
Chidon On 24/07/2012 12:38:55
Mr president knows wot he is doin.so Reuben becarful stop dirtin d imagin of our president n our country or...........God will handle u
Myra On 18/06/2012 13:28:10
Some buffoons actually believe this story is 100% factual. Pity some people cannot discern satirical comedy stories even if it hit them in the face.
John F On 12/06/2012 09:05:04
Reuben,Reuben,I don't envy you at all.You were one heck of a guy we all know for forthrightness before you assumze your present job.Reuben,what exactly is happening?

Toyin On 11/06/2012 13:50:51
On dat statement Reuben, shame on U!
Teewhy On 11/06/2012 13:41:26
Reuben! Reuben! Do U think U're talking to fools; if u realyy dont av a worthwhile xplaination for a situation why not keep dat thn U call a mouth shut. Must U talk on everythn for crying out loud? D DAY'S QUOTA OF AMENS BEEN USED UP! wot a statement!
EdwinO On 11/06/2012 08:44:10
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power" - Abraham Lincoln
Tijani Abdulsalam On 11/06/2012 00:50:47
This Abati guy is such a loser. He will do well to give the section of the constitution that limits the number of times prayers can be positively acknowledged by the President. He is so bad at his job, he lies like an invalid to cover up for his boss. He should be fired for being such a bad liar Okoko Ndem the biafran propagandist did a better job. What a bunch of illiterates, Nigeria surely deserves better leaders than these brigands. If we survive the next three years, we should all vow Never Again! Thieves.
Ejiro On 07/06/2012 22:25:00
Nigerians relax, this is a satire site. Read the disclaimer at the bottom of the page. ROTFL
Jay On 07/06/2012 10:37:06
RUEBEN! RUEBEN!! RUEBEN!!!
You are a disgrace to the Yoruba race and to Nigeria in general.
I was an ardent fan of yours right from the mid 80's in ''OSU''. right up to.........
Way back then, you were an unassuming young man who could barely woo a girl even as a lecturer(exposure level was negative) but you actually worked hard and made the saying ''roses growing on concrete'' true.All these are to your credit,KUDOS.
At Guardian you also did a brilliant job likewise LBS but this new job of yours is bringing out the other side of you.YOUNG MAN retrace your steps before you ''SELF DESTRUCT"

Obioma On 04/06/2012 23:00:33
This must definitely be a joke right, I mean who is fooling who, I mean is this the best he can come up with? Have they run out of lies, I mean is this what Nigerians have been reduced to 'kai' I can't believe this, as a spokesman Abati should be fired for calling Nigerians FOOLS!
Prof. Bankole Okuwa On 04/06/2012 12:22:38
One would not imagine that there is an official formal procedure or protocol for saying 'amen' when the president is in the church. Thank you Abati for the enlightenment. Nigeria is a wonderful country where strange things occur. Does n't the protocol violate our basic freedom of speech, restricting the number of 'amens' the president can say? The clergies need to be properly informed officially. This is beyond laughter. I don't know how to react to this one.
Nkoli On 03/06/2012 00:38:54
Reuben Reuben, How many times did I call you ? Please stop.
joe On 02/06/2012 20:23:43
Abatti,wats d meaning of dis now,hope GEJ wil not fire u for misinforming nigerians,if u had said he has right to say amen or not,we wil knw,pleaseee
KESTER On 31/05/2012 15:21:45
I bet you, Nigerianinfo 99.3FM will not see this to throw on air for discussion. How can a jester, like Abati come to the open to say there is a protocol that limits the number of Amen a president/minister can do. Whether they say amen or not, the word of the Lord has come forth from His Servant. He shall accomplish that which He has sent it.
Joe On 31/05/2012 14:26:55
I thought R Abati was an honest man until GEJ appointed him. How money changes people or should I say how power changes even the upright. May God save us from these people that lack character.
Biola Das. On 31/05/2012 03:24:57
So who keeps the count? I believe that joker Abati has the counter at home by remote control for that. He must surely believe Nigerians are so gullible they would believe anything he tells them. So by same token, if prayers are said for GEJ and his family's well being after the corruption prayer, he would not say "amen". Who ever wrote that stupid protocol and the only one in this world ever. How does Abati look himself in the mirror when he lies so blatantly.
abati alapa On 31/05/2012 01:00:44
Oya show us a slow motion of the video to watch the man keeping a sealed lip
dayo On 30/05/2012 17:35:17
i hope he did not tell Pastor Adeboye to say to offer too many prayers when he visited RCCG prior to his 2011 election.. and if he did let see whether he would not break protocol for his alege 2015 amibtion
ify On 30/05/2012 11:57:29
Abati I dey laugh u, can't believe money and power can change u over nite. It's a pity
ify On 30/05/2012 11:56:40
Abati I dey laugh u, can't believe money and power can change u over nite. It's a pity
ify On 30/05/2012 11:56:27
Abati I dey laugh u, can't believe money and power can change u over nite. It's a pity
Tope On 29/05/2012 14:06:25
This man is just like the legend squiler in Animal Farm. He would have explanation for every deed to beat the unsuspecting.
Diji On 29/05/2012 12:32:19
Good Lord! What a shame!
J.O.O On 29/05/2012 11:37:56
Seriously?! I mean seriously?!!! This is the biggest bullshit I have ever heard. The book of protocol must be a book of bullshit!!!
osaki Lawson On 29/05/2012 10:00:02
This can't be true. I think its just for laffs cos it simply ridiculous. Amen quotas? Bullshit!!
SADDAM HUSSAIN On 29/05/2012 09:42:28
this man is a complete disgrace to the fourth estate of the realm.
kaybeemanu On 29/05/2012 07:51:54
Wat did u tke us to be we nigerians? Or is it 1 on ur jokes for children's day?
jane On 29/05/2012 07:42:46
Nonsense,dis doesn't make sense at all, may God forgive u pple
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