By Akinwale Kasali
Leading opposition Party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has congratulated former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on his appointment as Chairman of the International Summit Council for Peace, ISCP-Africa.
The appointment of the former Nigerian President is in recognition of leadership qualities, as well as peacekeeping efforts across the world.
ISCP-Africa is an association of incumbent and former Heads of State and their Deputies, established in 2019 by the Universal Peace Federation UPF, an organization in general consultative status with the United Nations, UN.
In a statement by the PDP issued by its Spokesman, Kola Ologbodiyan, the PDP said the appointment was in recognition of his leadership qualities as a democrat as well as his resounding success in peacekeeping efforts across the world.”
“Our party is assured that former President Jonathan, will deploy his wealth of experience strengthened by the democratic tenets and principles of our great party, in his new mandate of providing direction for the essentials of peace, security, and development in Africa.
“The party also congratulates President Jonathan on his appointment as the Chancellor of Cavendish University, Uganda, CUU.
“The PDP is elated that former President Jonathan is so honoured to hold the position previously held by late President Kenneth Kaunda of Zambia as well as late President Benjamin Mkapa of the Republic of Tanzania, because of his commitment to education and human capital development, in line with the ideals of the PDP.
“Our party congratulate Dr. Jonathan and urged him to use the positions to further the advancement of peace and development in Africa and the world at large.”
