PRESIDENT Goodluck Ebele Jonathan yesterday took a step that has made him greater than all others before him.
By calling and congratulating Major-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) even before the final tally, he has demonstrated to the world that indeed Nigeria has come of age.

He has shown the world that the black man is no longer in a dilemma. As it was written in this newspaper last Friday, the management and outcome of this election would affect the profile and indeed, image of the black man in global context.

The reason is not far to seek: Nigeria is the most populous black nation in the world. Jonathan set the tone for greatness on Saturday, March 28 when he waited patiently for the fourth card reader to work for him and his wife in Otueke on the day of the election.

The Number One citizen who has been criticised for his simplicity was statesmanly in his response to questions after his ordeal. He was unruffled even when his wife who was in front was always looking back to hear her husband’s presidential outburst. The man was ununfazed, cool and collected.

He even did some strategic public relations for the election management agency as he asked people to be patient with the implications of new technology of the card reader.

All told, the fact that Jonathan nominated Jega who conducted the 2011 election and allowed him to conduct the 2015 elections is remarkable.

The president was said to have resisted the pressure of his henchmen and hawks in his party to send Jega on pre-retirement leave before the election at the weekend.

Since last night when the news of Jonathan’s congratulatory message broke, it has been all praises for the President as that gesture was unexpected and unprecedented.

No incumbent president had lost an election and congratulated the winner in our political history. Even General Abdusalami Abubakar who handed over to Obasanjo on May 29, 1999 confirmed this yesterday when he emerged from a peace meeting with the defeated president.

In an analysis in this newspaper’s special publication on Friday, it was projected that if Jonathan lost the reelection bid and bowed out seamlessly, he could be a candidate of the prestigious MO Ibrahim’s leadership Prize next year.

As it was written then, Jonathan has by his action threatened to assume office of a great man, a rare phenomenon in Nigeria. It is generally believed that there are too many big men in Nigeria and too few great men.

Now, the man from Otueke can beat his chest to General IBB who annulled the famous June 12 election result in 1993 that he has deepened democracy in Nigeria by organising the most credible election in our history. He can also tell General Olusegun Obasanjo that he (Jonathan) has greater democratic credentials by being the first to pave the way for the most peaceful election that he contested and lost. He can add to the Ota big man that to me, ‘election is not a do-or-die affair, after all’.

The first Nigeria’s president with a doctorate degree can also tell even General Gowon that he is sure someone will nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize for making the Nigerian voter to feel very important and influential for the first time. Now the Nigerian voter can look into the seed of time and nurture a glimmer of hope that his vote will count after all whenever he casts it!

Above all, the international community that has observed, seen and assessed the quality of this election will now respect Nigeria as the good image of the black man.

Indeed, Jonathan will leave Aso Villa on May 29 with his head high because he has done what Napoleon could not do! He has become a legend!

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He is out of office, both his Lagacy will not be forgotten

HE IIS A GREAT MAN, LEADER,

missbehave247:
He is out of office, both his Lagacy will not be forgotten

which legacy ?doe he have any legacy project,he was a desperate politician and trying to be a gentle man

That's the Spirit of Sportsman.In other word,Gbagbo make him wise Up.Kudos to Jona.

Jonathan is nothing but a LOSER!

he did well with that...who is talking abt legacy? Hope u people know this does not automatically wipe his 'sins' away? If he is guity of wrongdoings, then he must answer for it.

Which of the incumbent president have ever conducted such an election? Knowing fully well that He still has four years more as tradition yet concede defeat by calling the General to congratulate Him. Is that not enough for him to be remembered for.

olas24u:



which legacy ?doe he have any legacy project,he was a desperate politician and trying to be a gentle man

missbehave247:
Which of the incumbent president have ever conducted such an election? Knowing fully well that He still has four years more as tradition yet concede defeat by calling the General to congratulate Him. Is that not enough for him to be remembered for.

It is not every Nigerian that can be simple swerved to believe a desperate politician like GEJ ,he had no choice than to concede defeat,the last minute attack by orubebe was the last attack to divide the country and cause war ,but it did not fly,They postponed the election ,it did not fly,They said they dont want to use card readers ,it did not fly,They said the man did not have certificate ,it did not fly,they said he will islamize Nigeria,it did not fly.

God Bless GEJ, God give GMB the wisdom to lead

I See A Great Nation rising!

I Agree to some of your quote, both GEJ is not desperate that Name Guckluck has taking Him beyond, "just that he is surrounded by betrayes"

olas24u:



It is not every Nigerian that can be simple swerved to believe a desperate politician like GEJ ,he had no choice than to concede defeat,the last minute attack by orubebe was the last attack to divide the country and cause war ,but it did not fly,They postponed the election ,it did not fly,They said they dont want to use card readers ,it did not fly,They said the man did not have certificate ,it did not fly,they said he will islamize Nigeria,it did not fly.

Jonathan will never be forgotten. His the first president in Nigeria that gave citizen opportunity to vote, truly he left a legacy that we will never forget. Those APC supporter that said he has no option, why did buhari not do so too in 2011? What did he do than causing crisis in the country, do u no how many people that died in 2011 just because buhari failed the election?. More respect to Jonathan.

missbehave247:
I Agree to some of your quote, both GEJ is not desperate that Name Guckluck has taking Him beyond, "just that he is surrounded by betrayes"

He had so much experience as a deputy ,governor ,vice president ,acting president and then president,people like to surround themselves with success ,an intelligent person can always know the real ones amongst them to help him.If he had carried on with the electricity project and had not sacked that minister,the situation might not be what it is now,he should have provided 24 hrs electricity within 4 years ,every body will feel that immediately economically and socially.He failed in everything ,0/100

Power intoxicate people, Jonathan meant well for us just that Nigeria is to big for him to handle despite all the committee he set in place. I want you to understand that end result mattaz alot many has congratulate him. Don't expect miracles from GMB regime cause man is not God

olas24u:



He had so much experience as a deputy ,governor ,vice president ,acting president and then president,people like to surround themselves with success ,an intelligent person can always know the real ones amongst them to help him.If he had carried on with the electricity project and had not sacked that minister,the situation might not be what it is now,he should have provided 24 hrs electricity within 4 years ,every body will feel that immediately economically and socially.He failed in everything ,0/100

likeb it or not ,JONATHAN is now the father of democracy in Nigeria.

missbehave247:
Power intoxicate people, Jonathan meant well for us just that Nigeria is to big for him to handle despite all the committee he set in place. I want you to understand that end result mattaz alot many has congratulate him. Don't expect miracles from GMB regime cause man is not God

I am not expecting miracles but at least we have a road map to some where ,it is better than a bleak future with bombs going off, insecurity in the land,unemployment ,bad healthcare system, corruption,unemployment etc.You can now plan to live here in Nigeria instead of planning relocation

But seriously, conducting 2 credible elections in your tenure is something rare, especially in Nigeria.


2011 was adjudged to be the most credible then, before it was surpassed by 2015's own.

And instead of a violence filled post election as expected around the world, we have peace. Please give credit, when due.

I don't think the world leaders praising him are dumb.

After listing all this, you should be grateful to GEJ for giving change a chance to take effect. 'You have even considered relocating if GEj has been re-elected. GEJ is a true democrate and I am proud to be path of it #teamGEJlegacyleave

olas24u:



I am not expecting miracles but at least we have a road map to some where ,it is better than a bleak future with bombs going off, insecurity in the land,unemployment ,bad healthcare system, corruption,unemployment etc.You can now plan to live here in Nigeria instead of planning relocation

missbehave247:
After listing all this, you should be grateful to GEJ for giving change a chance to take effect. 'You have even considered relocating if GEj has been re-elected. GEJ is a true democrate and I am proud to be path of it #teamGEJlegacyleave

I don,t believe ,he was in bondage and i think he his now free and can be allowed to go home and rest.How can you make promises and not do them .Making only few people rich and majority poor.

Pm me for more info

olas24u:



I don,t believe ,he was in bondage and i think he his now free and can be allowed to go home and rest.How can you make promises and not do them .Making only few people rich and majority poor.

missbehave247:
Pm me for more info

what are your plans?

Plans. Please am lost

olas24u:



what are your plans?

As it stands now name one African leader after Nelson Mandela who is more respected than GEJ currently. Just one single act made him a figure every African leader should emulate.

Which one exactly?

You guys are funny I swear. The guy made a smart move- I accept, but all these fuss abt him doing what u hoped nobody ever did, I wonder

Jonathan is our new Nigeria Mandela.