President Jonathan, Tuesday, at a world press conference in Abuja, flanked, by his bosom friend, President Deby of Chad, expressed displeasure at the situation unfolding in Ferguson, America. On Tuesday, a jury of 12, cleared a white officer of any wrongdoing in the shooting and killing of a black, unarmed teenager.
"The free world cannot stand by and watch while minorities get oppressed by persons who should protect them. As world leaders we will not stand by and watch the human rights of black minorities trampled upon. It is shameful how Obama, a half-black president cannot stand up for the human rights of people almost like him."
Mr Jonathan whose Nigeria has the biggest economy in Africa is largely considered to be the leader of the black world. President Jonathan also had words for what he considered disgraceful coverage of the Ferguson crisis by CNN.
"I am shocked that while minorities are being killed and denied justice, the mostly white anchors of CNN are mostly concerned about getting teargas in their eyes for ratings and chastising the black people who are legitimately angry."When reminded that Don Lemon, a CNN anchor at the scene was black, Mr. Jonathan said: "That Lemon man, I didn't even know he was black. He is very light skinned. And he hates black people. I doubt he is black. But I will ask Reuben Abati to do the research. But I don't like the man. He doesn't even know how to use a gas mask."
President Jonathan also hinted at sending special troops to support the legitimate agitations of the endangered black people in America. He however ruled out the possibility of boots on the ground in America.
"We have begun the airlift of our citizens from that violent country back home. We cannot afford to lose Nigerians over there." He said.
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