Nigeria is Safe Under Jonathan-Former Military President, Gen.Badamosi Babangida

Former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.), on Tuesday said there was no doubt that with President Goodluck Jonathan piloting the affairs of the country; the nation is in safe hands.

Babangida said this when Jonathan and his PDP campaign train paid him homage at his Minna, Hilltop residence.Babangida thanked Jonathan for finding time to pay him a visit despite his busy schedule.He said he shared the same passion with Jonathan, a passion which he said was a genuine zeal to transform Nigeria.

Babangida told Jonathan: “I felt touched when you visited me in Germany after nine hours of surgery and you came again.You have made a very good decision to visit Minna during your presidential campaign because Minna is known for producing presidents, beginning from your namesake, President Azikiwe, who was born in Zungeru.And since then most of the president’s of Nigeria have one thing or the other, they come here to ask for blessing and I will offer this blessing to you, Mr. President.When we were doing nocturnal activities for the PDP, this house has held meetings.

“My family and I are proud of this. I commend the party for being very strong.
I see in PDP a party and an organisation devoid of religion. You have shown leadership. Even when others are breaking up, you have remained strong.

“Jonathan and I share a common passion which is that Nigeria remains strong, united and indivisible. I wish you well. Nigeria under Jonathan is in safe hands,” he said.

Earlier, Jonathan said he was pleased each time he came to see Babangida, adding that: “you have taken me as a son since my days as deputy governor. You have been a pillar and support me.

“I have come to present myself and Sambo, you are a leader of our party, you are a stabilizing factor of our country and party and have been encouraging the young ones to grow.“We sincerely thank  you for this reception. We pray for long life  for you to continue to mentor us.”

In his address, National Chairman of the PDP, Adamu Mu’azu, said Jonathan and his entourage came to visit Babangida because “his leadership has motivated and encouraged a lot of us in what we do. We have not had opportunity to thank you as a visionary leader.“The work you did has remained unparalleled in Nigerian history’’.Jonathan from a different religion and tribe has found you to be behind him and you have strengthened him today.

We are here to pay homage, to give us encouragement, prayers to attain where we want to be. Being one of the founding fathers of our party, you have encouraged us; you have continued to stabilize our country.“We pray for sound health and God to protect you so that you will continue to avail us of your intelligence”.

Culled from Thisdaylive