‘Why Goodluck Jonathan Was Absent at The NN24′s Presidential Debate’

Though the president sent his security details to the organisers to clarify issues relating to the security of the venue ahead of the debate and a security check the evening before the debate started, he still didn't show up – disappointing Nigerians. Just before, he was heavily criticized for his absence at the Presidential Debate organized by NN24 – his choice to be interviewed by entertainer D'banj earlier was lambasted.

While GEJ turned down invitation, renowned aspirants like Dele Momodu, Chris Okotie and Pat Utomi or any other of the 19 aspirants were not invited by the TV Network. The President GEJ however didn't attend the NN24 debate because another is being planned by Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) which 'will have a wider reach… the debate by NN24 did not have wide coverage and reach' even after he had pledged his attendance, PDP's director of media and publicity informed.

However, one of the participant emerged to be eloquent and a better orator than Buhari or Ribadu, Shekarau of the ANPP – trending worldwide on Twitter and the moderator – who is an editor with NEXT Newspaper was the toast of the night. OAP and singer Tosyn Bucknor said via Twitter that: 'The moderator is impressing me. As a chick, and as someone in the media, I'm watching and learning. No giggles, No fear, just doing her job' and Storm 360 G.M. and video directors jokingly tweeting: @MisterBoulders: The moderator for president jor oh
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