Jonathan Congratulates Tinubu On His Victory At Supreme Court

By Akinwale Kasali

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said his visit to the Aso Rock Villa was to brief President Bola  Tinubu on his role as a mediator and also advance Nigeria’s interests as well as those of the Economic Community of West African States and the entire African continent.

The former President said it was important and necessary to consult with the current President on a regular basis, particularly when it comes to foreign programmes.

“They are not personal issues,” he clarified. “Traditionally, former Presidents, when going outside the country for continental or regional programmes, brief the President upon their return. That is the tradition”.

He stressed further that Friday’s visit was in continuation of his work as Special Envoy of the Economic Community of West African States, where he is leading mediation talks even as Mali remains under military rule following the August 2020 coup that ousted President Ibrahim Keita.

Jonathan, also, seized the opportunity of the meeting to congratulate President Tinubu on his victory at the Supreme Court on Thursday.

Commenting on the r verdict, Jonathan emphasized the need for unity among Nigeria’s political leaders, especially past Presidents, and said, “We need to bring all our political leaders together.”

“If top leaders continue fighting, they might not suffer that much, but the downtrodden will,” he cautioned. He called for an end to political tension for the sake of national progress.