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A prophet without honour: See President’s Jonathan’s triumphal entry into Coted’Ivoire (Photos)

Posted By on March 2, 2013
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by Dare Lawal

President Jonathan is currently on a three day official state visit to the West African nation of Coted’Ivoire.

Without a doubt, the government of that country led by President Allasane Outtara, has a lot to be thankful to Jonathan and Nigeria for. Nigeria used its weight to back Outtara over the former president Laurent Gbagbo after the latter refused to step down despite his loss in the presidential elections two years ago.

That was a period of upheaval in the country as forces loyal to the two men slugged it out.

Now, the country is gradually getting back on track and President Jonathan was feted by the executive government of Cotedivoire (which gave him a lavish welcome, hosted a befitting dinner in his honour, and bestowed him and the first lady with national honours), the national assembly which opened its doors for President Jonathan to address them, and the city of Yammassako led by its mayor, which offered the keys to the city to Jonathan.

The president would be in Maiduguri in the coming week. Hopefully, he’ll have this much honour, ride through the city and be able to freely do all this stuff you’ll see in the pictures below.

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GEJ and his host

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Whoop! Whoop! Triumphant entry

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Happy, happy people… apart from the driver

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The presidents and their first ladies

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