30th May, 2015
Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has praised outgoing president, Goodluck Jonathan for deepening the country’s democracy, noting that, Jonathan’s peaceful exit as president will not be forgotten in Nigeria’s history.
Atiku said this on Friday in his remarks at the inauguration Gala Night held at the Banquet hall of the Presidential Villa.
He also described the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari as historic for the nation and indeed Africa. He said the transition from one party to another was a big achievement for the country.
“Democracy is the winner and Nigeria is the winner,” he said.
“I congratulate all those who made the election possible. I also congratulate former president Goodluck Jonathan for deepening democracy,” he said.
He said the path of honour Jonathan took would not be forgotten and added that the new administration would need time to take stock and take decisions that would push the nation forward.
He urged the new president to recognise the diversity of the country and accommodate all since the nation’s diversity remained its strength.