Buhari eulogises Jonathan at 60

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated his predecessor in office, former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 60th birthday.

A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina in Abuja on Sunday said on behalf of the Federal Executive Council and all Nigerians, President Buhari warmly felicitated with former President Jonathan on his 60th birthday, November 20th, 2017.

It said President Buhari joined members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), professional colleagues, associates of Dr Jonathan, and his 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 statement expressed the president’s belief that “Dr. Jonathan’s foray into politics and ascendency 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.”

Buhari prayed that the Almighty God will bless Dr. Jonathan with good health, wisdom, and strength to continue serving the country.