Abstract:
This Study analyses and discusses the pragmatically
negation
in selected U.S and Nigerian presidential speeches. It first
examined the process of speaking as a form of intimated and
supportive relationship that serves as cement that holds
friendships, families, communities, societies and govern
ment
together. The focus is on political discourse which is closely
related to power, that put certain political economic and
social ideas into practice. Text of acceptance and
inauguration speeches of President Barak Obama of the U.S.A
and
President
Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria are
selected to
be the working data. Three components, Description,
Interpretation, and Explanation were used as the
bases for
analysis and discussions.
