Atiku describes Jonathan as hero of democracy in Nigeria

Former vice-President Atiku Abubakar (left) and ex-President Goodluck Jonathan (right)  

Nigeria's former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been described by the former Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar as a hero of democracy in Nigeria.

The former vice president made the disclosure yesterday, during a courtesy call on President Jonathan at his country home in Otuoke, Bayelsa State.

Abubakar, who recalled Jonathan’s exemplary decision to hand over the reins of power without qualms, observed that that singular historic decision set him apart as a democrat of unimpeachable credentials.

Abubakar, while reflecting on Jonathan’s action that doused tension in the country at that time, noted that the situation in Nigeria may have been different if he (Jonathan) did not voluntarily relinquish power.

“I want to say without equivocation that history will be very kind to you. As the democrat that I have always been, I want to say you have truly excelled. If you did not excel as a democrat par excellence, I wonder what the situation in Nigeria would be today,” Abubakar said.