President Jonathan who was recently on a 2-day visit to Katsina state said if not for the good role of the late President of Nigeria, Yar'adua he would not have become the President.
Jonathan who paid homage to the late Yar'adua's mother while on his visit made the statement during the State Banquet organized in his honour by the Katsina State Government on Thursday night.
The president who said he might still be the Governor of Bayelsa and not President if not for the role the late Yar'adua played said: "My visits to Katsina are always a kind of homecoming. As you all know, without the role played by your great son of blessed memory, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua in my political career, I would probably still be in Yenagoa as Governor of Bayelsa State."
"Without him, I probably wouldn't have been President of Nigeria today. He was a very good boss. He was honest, forthright, and patriotic. He had a great vision for Nigeria and set out to do things in a different and original manner. We all take consolation in the fact that he gave his best during the short period that he served our country."
"If he were here today, I have no doubts that he would be impressed with the visible transformation that is taking place throughout the length and breadth of this state. Governor Shema and his able team deserve commendation not only for initiating new projects, but also for ensuring the completion of all the projects initiated by our late beloved President Umaru Yar'Adua who by providence was his, and also my own predecessor in office," He added.
Jonathan who extended his condolences to the government and people of Katsina State, the families that lost loved ones in the attacks by the Boko Haram sect also commended the Katsina State governor, Ibrahim Shema for his outstanding work he's doing in the state, commitment and for making the Peoples Democratic Party, our great party which he once served as Deputy National Chairman, very proud indeed. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Which kind talk b this? did he vote or nominate after or before he died? or you mean if not that he died u would not have been president? or have you 4gotten that u were bot planted in this crazy garden called Nigeria by baba? my friend if not for BABA u would not have been president. were are ur numerous SA's? non could advice that such a statement is not ............?na wahooooo
ReplyDeleteMr clueless..why stating d obvious...u wldnt have been anything other than another faceless PHD holder if not for d misfortune of others...Alamiesyesigha n Yar'adua step forward...other reasons range from d lack of vision of some pple...OBJ step forward pls...i'm even sure u got ur Doctorate becos some1 else who shld have gotten it died or something like dat...but d sad part is that fate has always presented u with d opportunity to leave positive footprints in d sands of time...opportunities dat others have killed for..but alas!...u always spurn such chances...its such a shame...but then again..as d yorubas wld say...oun ti a ko ba jiya fun kii pe l'owo eni...things that we dnt suffer for are usually taken for granted...God will judge u...posterity will do same...but if u have a conscience...which I doubt...it'll be d first to take u to task abt d opportunities u've had n hw u used them...
ReplyDeletePeople like U the two anonymous above will not rise to anything...because when someone is enjoying the grace of God and U are angry............. thai means U have reach ur destination in life
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