Jonathan's Birthday: '4 Things Ex-President Did That May Not be Repeated', Shehu Sani Shares

• Former Nigerian leader, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, clocked 66 on Monday, November 20, 2023
• Jonathan, who served as the president of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015, was born in 1957 in Bayelsa state
• In a post shared on his X page (formerly Twitter), Senator Shehu Sani noted at least four 'remarkable' things he said Jonathan did during his reign

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FCT, Abuja - A former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has mentioned four things he said ex-President Goodluck Jonathan did "that may not be repeated by any other President in the nearest future".

Sani in a social media post on Monday, November 20, wished Jonathan a happy birthday as the former Nigerian leader clocks 66.

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"Happy birthday Goodluck Jonathan": Shehu Sani

Sani wrote on his verified X (formerly Twitter) page:

"There are four things ex-President Jonathan did that may not be repeated by any other President in the nearest future: APPOINTED an INEC chairman he never knew and never met. APPROVED the use of a data-capturing system in the election that led to his eviction from power. REQUESTED the opposition candidate to nominate one INEC commissioner. DISAGREED with the outcome of an election but went ahead and congratulated the Winner for the sake of peace and unity in the country.

"To the Doves, he is a man of peace, true nationalist, and a patriot and to the Hawks, he was a timid compromiser. GEJ saved the country in its most critical and crucial moments.

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"Happy Birthday ex President Goodluck."

4 notable things Jonathan did - Sani

1. Appointed an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman he never knew and never met.
2. Approved the use of a data-capturing system in the election that led to his eviction from power.
3. Requested the opposition candidate to nominate one INEC commissioner.
4. Disagreed with the outcome of an election but went ahead and congratulated the Winner for the sake of peace and unity in the country.

Jonathan: Atiku, others celebrate former president

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Jonathan is 66, and important personalities have showered praise on him.

In a post shared on his X page, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the February election and former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar hailed Jonathan.

Source: Legit.ng