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The former President stated this on Sunday during a condolence visit to the home of late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who died a few weeks ago.
Addressing the family of the late elder statesman, Jonathan described Adebanjo as a man of courage who stood for truth and justice.
Jonathan, who was at Pa Adebanjo’s residence in Lekki, Lagos, emphasized that no nation could thrive without upholding those values.
“Our dear leader was not the leader of our Afenifere alone, he was a leader of this country. He was a man with enormous wisdom, courage and the willingness to do right thing for this country.
“He believed in truth, and he believed in justice. And no nation can grow when there’s no truth, when there’s no justice, and those are the things he was known for. I am not surprised that he led the Afenifere very well,” Jonathan said.
Speaking further, Jonathan, who served as a debuty governor and governor in Bayelsa State, elevated to the office of the Vice president before becoming President, also acknowledged Pa Adebanjo’s pivotal role in the pursuit and sustainance of democracy in Nigeria.
Chief Bode George, former Sierra Leonean President, Ernest Koroma, Chairman of Troyka Group Ayo Shobanjo, former Lagos Deputy Governor Kofowola Bucknor-Akerele, lawyer Dele Farotimi, and other Afenifere leaders were at the residence of late pa Adebanjo.
DAILY POST reported that Pa Adebanjo passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the age of 96.
Several other dignitaries have since paid their respects, including former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye.