Quotes; 26 January, 2009

– Chief Olu Falae, former Secretary to the Federal Government, warning that the economic depression that hit developed nations may have devastating consequences on Nigeria.

It is very unfortunate, however, that a man who should be an elder in the society fails almost always to manifest the restraint of an elder in his utterances.

– Professor Maurice Iwu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, berating Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, for describing him as dishonest.

The way forward for electoral reforms in Africa is for winners to win without arrogance and for losers to lose gallantly.

– Professor John Atta Mills, President of Ghana, on democracy in Africa.

The belligerent posture of the Plateau State Government is rather unfortunate…Leaders have to be very sober and responsible so as not to inflame passions.

– President Umar Yar’Adua, on the reaction of Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang, to the establishment of a panel of inquiry into the recent crisis in the state.

Obasanjo has not been known to be a prophet before and I don’t think he can be one at this critical stage of our nation.

– Emmanuel Akor, Presiding Pastor, Evangelical Ministries, Lagos, on former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s warning to Nigerians to prepare for tougher times in 2009.