Jonathan concluded that he wishes Kukah longer life in good health and the strength to carry on with his crusade “for a just and functional human society.”
By Jeffrey Agbo
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday attended the 70th birthday ceremony of the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, in Abuja.
Also present was the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi; the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu; his running mate, Kashim Shettima; and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu among others.
Jonathan shared photos of himself at the event on Facebook, praising Kukah for “working fervently to see the nation reclaim its soul.”
Jonathan said, “Bishop Kukah comes from a long tradition of productively engaging the Nigerian state, always deploying the experience of his considerable exposure, international reach, academic prowess and sense of justice to conscientise the society.
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“When God blesses you with great intellection and erudition, as He has done in the case of Bishop Kukah, the Almighty also gives you the special assignment of serving as a key factor in the effort to guide your country to greatness.
“It is, therefore, not surprising that beyond serving in God’s Vineyard to win souls and make disciples, Bishop Kukah has been working fervently to see the nation reclaim its soul, reform its politics and make it work better for the generality of our population.”
Jonathan concluded that he wishes Kukah longer life in good health and the strength to carry on with his crusade “for a just and functional human society.”