ABUJA (SUNDIATA POST)- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulates former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on his birthday, saying he remains a National Icon of stability and democracy.
The party stated this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba in Abuja on Wednesday.
He described Jonathan as a man widely recognised and celebrated as Nigeria’s stabilizing factor and international icon of democracy.
Ologunagba said this was evidenced by his extensive work in the promotion of peace and democratic practice across the globe and particularly in the African continent.
He lauded Jonathan’s relentless efforts in propagating the tenets of true democracy through a free, fair, credible and transparent election.
This, he said, continue to excite the world as he remains the beacon for participatory democracy, responsive governance and peaceful transfer of power.
“His achievements as Nigeria’s President between 2010-2015 continues to resonate among Nigerians as his tenure represents the golden era in our country.
“The PDP remains proud of president Jonathan’s achievements through his Transformation Agenda leading to unprecedented economic productivity in line with the manifesto and policy thrust of our party.
“This bequeathed a $550 billion economy (largest in Africa and 26th globally) at the end of his successful tenure in 2015.
Ologunagba said that the PDP family celebrates Jonathan on this special occasion.
He prayed to God to grant Jonathan more wisdom, good health and happiness in his service to Nigeria and humanity.(NAN