…Bode George Describes His Death As A Lesson To Power Mongers
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has described former President Muhammadu Buhari as a courageous leader who served the nation with character and sense of patriotism.
Jonathan, who stated this in a condolence message released on Sunday, noted that the late Buhari was deeply admired across the strata of society because of his honesty and discipline.
The message reads, “It’s with a heavy heart and profound sense of national loss that I received the news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari who died at the age of 82. President Buhari was a notable leader, patriot, and elder statesman who served our beloved nation as both a military Head of State and President, to the best of his abilities.
“He’ll be remembered as a courageous leader, a disciplined officer, and a committed public servant who made considerable contributions towards the peace and progress of our dear nation.
“The late President was deeply admired across the strata of society for his decency, integrity and exemplary life of service. As a leader, he was selfless in his commitment to his duty and served the country with character and a deep sense of patriotism.
“In his passing Nigeria has lost one of its foremost leaders, and I have lost a respected colleague and elder. His legacy will continue to endure in the hearts of all who value sacrifice, integrity, perseverance and devotion to national ethos.
“On behalf of my family and the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the good people of Katsina State and all Nigerians who mourn this great loss. May Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Jannatul Firdaus.”
On his part, the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has mourned the passing of the immediate past President, saying that his death is a lesson to all power mongers.
In a statement on Sunday, George, a former Military Governor of old Ondo State, described Buhari’s death as a ‘leveller’
He said, “Obviously, death has a humbling power. It eliminates advantages and disadvantages. The moment it strikes, you will realise that all men and women are the same, irrespective of social status, wealth, fame, power, religion and connections. Everybody will end up in six feet. We are all mortals.
“The lesson of his death is for everybody to be sober, whether you are in power or not, rich or poor. Death does not give a notice.
“It is also wrong for anybody to mock somebody’s death. It is unAfrican. God does not like that because judgement belongs to Him alone.
“As my former boss, I see his death as a lesson to everybody. Life is transient and the power you wield today is temporary.
“The only permanent power belongs to God Almighty”.
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