Former United States President Jimmy Carter has described Nigeria’s
former president Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, as a symbol of democracy
on the African continent.
Carter, the 39th US President, said this
when he received Jonathan yesterday at the Jimmy Carter Presidential
Library and Museum located at the Carter Centre in Atlanta.
In a
statement, the two former presidents held a fruitful meeting at the
carter Centre where they held wide-ranging discussion on global issues
and shared views on how to promote peace, democracy and good governance
in Africa and the world.
Speaking on Jonathan’s time in office,
Carter said: “President Jonathan is the symbol of democracy in action.
You set an example that other African leaders should follow.”
The
former American president further praised Jonathan for organising a
transparent election and easily conceded defeat by handing over to the
opposition, stressing that by doing so, Jonathan showed his deep
democratic commitment.
In his remarks, Jonathan stated that his
actions while in office were informed by his belief in a peaceful,
transparent and people-oriented governance, adding that Africa can only
move forward through democracy and good governance.
Jonathan also
commended President Carter for the exemplary manner he led in his
post-presidential life, adding that he was inspired by Carter’s
commitment to causes which advance the path of humanity.
The
statement said Jonathan and Carter shared a common experience as one
term presidents and have both retired involuntarily from politics while
rededicating their lives towards making the world a better
place.[/quote]
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