Former
military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.), on Tuesday at his
Minna, Niger State Hilltop residence, said with President Goodluck Jonathan
piloting the affairs of the nation, the nation is in safe hands.
The former
military president spoke when Jonathan who was in the state capital for his
re-election campaign paid him homage.
Babangida
thanked Jonathan sincerely for finding time to pay him a visit despite his busy
schedule.
He said he
shared the same passion with Jonathan, a passion which he said was the genuine
zeal to transform Nigeria.
Babangida
told Jonathan: "I felt touched when you visited me in Germany after nine
hours of surgery and you came again.
"You
have made a very good decision to visit Minna during your presidential campaign
because Minna is known for producing presidents, beginning from your namesake
President Azikiwe, who was born in Zungeru.
"And
since then most of the president's of Nigeria have one thing or the other, they
come here to ask for blessing and I will offer this blessing to you Mr.
President.
"When
we were doing nocturnal activities for the PDP, this house has held meetings.My
family and I are proud of this. I commend the party for being very strong,
"I see
in PDP an organisation devoid of religion. You have shown leadership; even when
others are breaking up, you have remained strong.
"Jonathan
and I share a common passion which is Nigeria remains strong, united and
indivisible. I wish you well. Nigeria under Jonathan is in safe hands."
Earlier,
Jonathan said he was pleased each time he went to see Babangida, saying
"You have taken me as a son since my days as deputy governor. You have
been a pillar and support me.
"I have
come to present myself and Sambo, You are a leader of our party, you are a
stabilising factor of our country and party and have been encouraging the young
ones to grow.”
Source:
Thisday
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