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2023: Goodluck Jonathan endorses Gov Bala Mohammed for President
By Matthew Eloyi
Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodkuck Ebele Jonathan has endorsed the presidential aspiration of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, describing him as a man with patience, humility, fortitude and a good listener for a better Nigeria.
A press statement by Lawal Muazu Bauchi, Aide to the Bauchi Governor on new media, said that Dr Jonathan was speaking Thursday evening when he received in audience, Governor Bala Mohammed at his Abuja residence stressing that the Bauchi Governor was one of his hardworking ministers.
According to the statement, the former President appreciated Gov. Bala for being with him even after office saying that he could imagine a better Nigeria with an empathetic, committed and passionate leader if Bala is given a chance to run the affairs of Africa’s most populous state.
He also said that Bala will no doubt actualize the aspiration of Nigerians considering his tremendous achievements as the FCT minister and now a governor.
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Jonathan said as a thoughtful and responsible father, he is confident that Mohammed will make a difference by providing Nigerians with exemplary leadership.
He commended Governors Bala, Wike, Ortom and Darius Ishaku for making him and their respective states proud calling on their counterparts to emulate their dedication and service to humanity.
Earlier, Governor Bala said he was at the residence of the former president, alongside members of his team, to seek his blessings and inform him of his aspiration to run for the office of Nigeria’s President in the forthcoming election.
According to him, Nigeria’s history of democracy will continue to remember GEJ as a hero for his commitments to strengthening it apart from his sacrifices and for ensuring that free and fair election prevailed.
Also speaking, Professor Udenta O Udenta said Nigerians express hope and confidence in Bala Mohammed considering his love for unity, inclusivity, fairness, equity, peace, progress and development of Nigeria.
