President Jonathan who was recently on a 2-day visit to Katsina state said if not for the good role of the late President of Nigeria, Yar’adua he would not have become the President.
Jonathan who paid homage to the late Yar’adua’s mother while on his visit made the statement during the State Banquet organized in his honour by the Katsina State Government on Thursday night.
The president who said he might still be the Governor of Bayelsa and not President if not for the role the late Yar’adua played said: “My visits to Katsina are always a kind of homecoming. As you all know, without the role played by your great son of blessed memory, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua in my political career, I would probably still be in Yenagoa as Governor of Bayelsa State.”
“Without him, I probably wouldn’t have been President of Nigeria today. He was a very good boss. He was honest, forthright, and patriotic. He had a great vision for Nigeria and set out to do things in a different and original manner. We all take consolation in the fact that he gave his best during the short period that he served our country.”
“If he were here today, I have no doubts that he would be impressed with the visible transformation that is taking place throughout the length and breadth of this state. Governor Shema and his able team deserve commendation not only for initiating new projects, but also for ensuring the completion of all the projects initiated by our late beloved President Umaru Yar’Adua who by providence was his, and also my own predecessor in office,” He added.
Jonathan who extended his condolences to the government and people of Katsina State, the families that lost loved ones in the attacks by the Boko Haram sect also commended the Katsina State governor, Ibrahim Shema for his outstanding work he’s doing in the state, commitment and for making the Peoples Democratic Party, our great party which he once served as Deputy National Chairman, very proud indeed.