Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan
says late President Umaru Yar’Adua was selfless leader who placed national
interest over personal and ethnic gains.
Jonathan said this in a series of
tweets to mark the ninth anniversary of the demise of the late president.
Yar’Adua died in 2010 and
Jonthan, who was then vice-president, succeeded him.
The former president described
Yar’Adua as a man with a humble spirit.
According to him, the late
president used public service to build bridges of love and give hope to
Nigerians.
“On this day nine years ago I
lost a friend, colleague, brother, and boss, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. He
was a selfless leader who placed national interest above personal and ethnic
gains,” Jonathan tweeted.
“President Yar’Adua was a man of
integrity with a humble spirit who always took upon himself the burden of
national reconciliation, peace-building, and democratic consolidation.
“He used the opportunity he had
in public service to build bridges of love, foster unity and give hope to
Nigerians.
“Today, I remember and celebrate
him for the works that he had done. Peace he lived for and homes of peace he
built. Democracy he loved and democracy he nurtured.
“We will always remember you for
your service. A servant leader truly you remain.”
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