Yesterday, News broke out that former President Goodluck Jonathan
who THISDAY had gone into exile in Cote d’Ivoire “following
reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may
arrest him on his arrival in Nigeria from his overseas tour on
allegations of corruption and misappropriation of billions of dollars in
the five years during which he was Head of State.
who THISDAY had gone into exile in Cote d’Ivoire “following
reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may
arrest him on his arrival in Nigeria from his overseas tour on
allegations of corruption and misappropriation of billions of dollars in
the five years during which he was Head of State.
Well, Jonathan in a chat with THISDAY has reacted to the claim.
“So
what… I am not in exile. I am here resting. Yes I am in Cote d’Ivoire, I have
been here for a week resting and this is my second trip to the country
since I stepped down as president. I have made sacrifices for Nigeria. I
am praised all over Africa for averting bloodshed and for the peaceful
transition from one government to another, but it seems Nigeria does not
appreciate my efforts. I have done my best for this country
and if I have to die for it, I will do so. However, I am taking it easy
here (Cote d’Ivoire) and when I am ready, I will come back,” Jonathan said.
what… I am not in exile. I am here resting. Yes I am in Cote d’Ivoire, I have
been here for a week resting and this is my second trip to the country
since I stepped down as president. I have made sacrifices for Nigeria. I
am praised all over Africa for averting bloodshed and for the peaceful
transition from one government to another, but it seems Nigeria does not
appreciate my efforts. I have done my best for this country
and if I have to die for it, I will do so. However, I am taking it easy
here (Cote d’Ivoire) and when I am ready, I will come back,” Jonathan said.
