Jonathan blasts critics, says they’re “the most corrupt”

President Goodluck Jonathan has lambasted those criticising his administrations for corruption, saying they are the most corrupt bunch of Nigerians.

Speaking Monday while addressing the Nigerian community in South Africa  in Cape Town, South Africa, Mr. Jonathan said reports of corruption in Nigeria are exaggerated and that those who criticise him were themselves neck deep in corruption at a higher level.

The president said, “From my experience as deputy governor up till the time I was elected as the vice president I know those who talk more about corruption are the most corrupt.

“Peoples’ perception about corruption in Nigeria was over amplified than the corruption that happens in the country.

“The perception index is very high, we are not saying there’s no corruption in the country, all of us must work hard to fight corruption,’’ Mr. Jonathan said.

He said issues of corruption, security and crime were important to him and his administration. Read more