| FORMER PRESIDENTS JONATHAN & OBASANJO |
Nigeria’s
former President Olusegun Obasanjo has eventually congratulated former
President Goodluck Jonathan for handing over successfully to President
Muhammadu Buhari. This comes almost six months after the change of government;
he in the same vein commended him for his continuing faith in Nigeria.
Obasanjo
made this commendation in his reply to President Jonathan’s letter dated
September 22, 2015 notifying him of his intention to establish a foundation to
promote good works following the end of his term in office as president.
In
his letter which started with “Dear Baba,” Jonathan had said: “I will be
devoting the rest of my life and energy to making the world a better place. I
am currently finalizing efforts to set up The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation.
More details on the work of the foundation will be available at the launch,
which I believe should take place by the 3rd quarter of 2016.”
Former
President Obasanjo, in a response published by the online newspaper, Premium
Times, wrote:
“Dear
President Goodluck Jonathan,
I
write to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of September 22, 2015. I take
this opportunity to congratulate you on your successful handover to the current
President of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari.
“I
am happy to note that you had a good rest and time with your family during the
break. I hope you also had time to reflect and see what lessons you have
learned and what you can bequeath to others. All of us who have had experience
in our service to the nation and to humanity must not put it under the bushel.
“I
have to commend you and your Foundation, Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, for the
faith you continue to have in Nigeria. Maybe, seeking how to be better and more
serviceable to the nation and humanity is also a form of penitence and
soul-searching to give conscience a relief and to show remorse.
“I
wish you well as you continue to forge ahead with your activities in the coming
months and years. If there is any area you feel I can be of help, you should
not hesitate to call on me.”
Vintage Obasanjo response
if you ask me. What are your thoughts?
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