President Buhari Sets Party Aside, Honours The Hero Of African Democracy, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, As He Turns 60
President Muhammadu Buhari, has felicitated with former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on his 60th birthday celebration.
Buhari, in a statement on Sunday, by his Spokesman, Femi Adesina, felicitated with Jonathan, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, and all Nigerians.
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Buhari according to Adesina, joined members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Jonathan’s professional colleagues, associates, and family, in celebrating: “The unique history of the Nigerian Leader, who within a short period rose from being a Deputy Governor, Governor, Vice President, to becoming Nigeria’s President for six years.”
The President expressed belief that Jonathan’s foray into politics and ascendancy to the highest political office in Nigeria from a humble riverine background, testifies to the greatness and inclusiveness of Nigeria’s democracy, and serves as an invitation to all those with interest to add value to the nation.
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President Buhari prayed that Almighty God blesses Jonathan with good health, wisdom, and strength, to continue serving the country.
