Lagos, Nigeria
As e be say na 20th November 2025, President Bola Tinubu no carry small gist as he don congratulate former President Goodluck Jonathan wey just clock 68 years old. Na special birthday for am as Tinubu yan say Jonathan na proper statesman wey still dey shape the way Nigeria dey waka for democracy.
In statement wey him Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, drop on Thursday, Tinubu join Jonathan family, friends, and political padi dem for celebration of this big day. Na so things dey go!
President Tinubu drop some sweet words about Jonathan. Him talk say na simplicity and humility dey define Jonathan’s leadership style. Make we no forget say na him show real statesmanship during the 2015 presidential election wey help solidify Nigeria’s democracy and give us proper pride of place as a nation (like dem say ‘No wahala’).
Na so Tinubu reflect on their past engagement wey show say dem don relate well. E even acknowledge say Jonathan get support and counsel wey help am rise politically, especially for 2010 and as dem dey prepare for 2011 presidential election. No be joke o!
According to Tinubu, Jonathan’s way of carrying matter don inspire plenty leaders, even as e dey face new international gbege, especially for promoting democratic culture and values for Africa (na wetin everybody sabi, na the leaders wey sabi lead well). E pray make Jonathan and him wife, Mrs. Patience, dey enjoy good health and long life. E sure me say dem go chop belle-full for this birthday.
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