Politics

Book launch: You will rise again – Buhari tells Jonathan

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5 years ago

November 20, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja hailed his predecessor , Dr Goodluck Jonathan , for voluntarily conceding defeat in the 2015 general elections , describing him as a true democrat .
Buhari said this at the unveiling of a book titled “My Transition Hours ” by Jonathan . The book launch was attended by hundreds of guests from outside and across the country .

Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha , the president said Jonathan ’ s act of courage had made him a patriotic leader and earned him popularity among Africans and other leaders .

“ You are a leader of the past , of now and of the future ; you will rise again; I wish you the best you wish yourself , ” Buhari said.

He called on Nigerians to see elections as contests , which should be done in a free , fair and peaceful environment .

He said Nigerians should eschew bitterness, bigotry , hate speech and “promote Nigeria for us and generation yet unborn . ”

Jonathan in reaction condemned any act of inducement of voters and vote buying during elections in the country , adding that the act was contrary to democratic norms and therefore , wrong.

The event was graced by hundreds of prominent Nigerians , including former Heads of state Abdulsalam Abubakar , Yakubu Gowon , ex – President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate , Atiku Abubakar .

The All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole , former Vice President Namadi Sambo , Senate President Bukola Saraki , ex – PDP governors and many members of the political class , traditional rulers and members of the diplomatic corps also graced the event .

( NAN )