Nigerians have condemned international news magazine, The Economist for labelling Nigeria’s former President Goodluck Jonathan and “ineffectual buffoon.”
In an article titled: “Cheap oil is causing a currency crisis in Nigeria. Banning imports is no solution” the magazine said Jonathan “let politicians and their cronies fill their pockets with impunity”.
But Nigerians have refused to turn a blind eye at the report, attacking The Economist for what some described as journalistic irresponsibility by using such contemptible words on their former President.
Here are some reactions from Twitter:
When Thatcher pauperiuzed working Brits & handed Britain to private interests, @TheEconomist never called her ineffectual buffoon
— The Oracle (@AbdulMahmud1) January 28, 2016
Not a GEJ fan, I just take objections to a foreign newspaper calling him “an ineffectual buffoon” totally uncalled & in bad taste.
— Wale Gates (@walegates) January 28, 2016
Whatever we think about GEJ, I don’t think The Economist tagging him an ineffectual buffoon is right nor funny. It’s poor and insulting!
— Queen of Chill… (@yelecapri10) January 28, 2016
I wonder how much @TheEconomist was paid to call an ex-president a “ineffectual Buffon” getting your share of Nigerian loot to write rubbish
— Rebecca E. Roberts (@enobong) January 29, 2016
You don’t have to be a GEJite before you chastise The Economist for the nonsense. It’s an insult on our collective sensibilities!
— Suleiman (@BashorunDon) January 28, 2016
I don’t have to be a GEJ fan to see that The Economist were being highly disrespectful.
— Rita C. Onwurah (@RitaOnwurah) January 28, 2016
I think some uncouth carpetbaggers of the Nigerian journalistic class have sunk their claws into @TheEconomist, and the hustle is showing.
— Molara Wood (@molarawood) January 29, 2016
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