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Shagari to Jonathan: You are a rare breed.
Second Republic President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, has described immediate-past President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, as a ‘rare breed’ whose actions strengthened democracy in Africa and made the continent proud.
Shagari’s observations were contained in a letter to Dr Jonathan dated November 20, 2015 bearing the caption: ‘Happy 58th Birthday’, personally signed by him.
“Your birthday deserves to be celebrated both at home and abroad given your selfless services to our beloved fatherland. Your spectacular commitment in the development of our cherished values of democracy in Nigeria and Africa is legendary. On the African political landscape, you are, indeed, a rare breed. Your name shall always be written in gold whenever the history of Nigeria is being dispassionately studied or analysed.”
Continuing further, Shagari said, “I watched with keen interest when a few days ago, my friend, the former US President, Mr Jimmy Carter, showered praises on Your Excellency. Your incredible achievements have done pride to both Nigeria and Africa. He was quoted as saying, ‘President Goodluck Jonathan is the symbol of democracy in Africa. You set an example that African leaders should follow’.
“Mr Jimmy Carter’s abiding love and faith in our country Nigeria, Africa and humanity in general is not in doubt. He was the first US President to visit our beloved nation. I had the privilege of visiting him in the White House when I was President of our country.
This equally credible testimony from such a global political figure has done lasting honour on you, our nation and Africa”, observed Shagari.
“It has endeared you to all and has also assured your deserved place in the annals of nations. Your name shall always be written in gold whenever the history of Nigeria is being dispassionately studied or analysed”, opined the former President.
He said, “Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest brotherly considerati
