The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has celebrated former President Goodluck Jonathan on his birthday.
The main opposition party described him as a national icon of stability and democracy.
In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party said Jonathan’s achievements as Nigeria’s President between 2010 and 2015 continue to resonate among Nigerians, representing the golden era in the country’s history.
The party noted that his Transformation Agenda led to unprecedented economic productivity, in line with the party’s manifesto and policy thrust, bequeathing a $550 billion economy (the largest in Africa and 26th globally) at the end of his successful tenure in 2015.
The statement reads:
@OfficialPDPNig Celebrates Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Birthday
…Says He Remains National Icon of Stability and Democracy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) congratulates former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR @GEJonathan, as he celebrates his birthday today.
President Jonathan is widely recognized and celebrated as Nigeria’s stabilizing factor and International Icon of Democracy as evidenced by his extensive work in the promotion of peace and democratic practice across the globe and particularly in the African continent.
His relentless efforts in propagating the tenets of true democracy through a free, fair, credible and transparent election 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 continue 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 and bequeathed a $550 billion economy (largest in Africa and 26th globally) at the end of his successful tenure in 2015.
The PDP family celebrates Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on this special occasion and prays to God to grant him more wisdom, good health and happiness in his service to our dear fatherland and humanity.