By Ishaya Ibrahim
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday felicitated with former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 61st birthday, calling him an “Icon of Democracy.”
The leading opposition party described the former president, who voluntarily relinquished power after losing the 2015 presidential, as “a pillar of contemporary Nigeria democracy, whose patriotism and personal sacrifices ensured the unity, stability and corporate existence of our dear nation, particularly given the circumstances of the 2015 general elections.”
PDP said “Dr. Jonathan remains a true Nigerian leader, whose administration is known, not only for good governance and landmark development projects across the nation, but also for the entrenchment of democratic values, rule of law, equity and justice, respect for separation of power and constitutionally guaranteed rights of citizens as well as engendering harmonious coexistence of all interests in our nation.”
A statement by the national publicity secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, went further to say that, “In all, President Jonathan amply demonstrated that the true essence of leadership and statesmanship is the application of the virtues, opportunities and authority therein for the good of others rather than self, and for that our party and indeed Nigerians celebrate him.
“The PDP, therefore, joins family members, associates and well-wishers at large in celebrating Dr. Jonathan as he attains this milestone and prays that God will continue to keep him in good health and sound mind as he gives himself to the service of our dear fatherland.”
