Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described his rapid rise in Nigerian politics as “a political miracle,” attributing his ascent to divine intervention.
Speaking at a book launch commemorating the 60th birthday of his former aide, Dr. Reuben Abati, Jonathan reflected on his journey from deputy governor to president within four years, calling it nothing short of miraculous.
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“My political journey looks like a political miracle. From deputy governor to become the president of this country in under four years was a miracle. It’s only God that made it possible,” Jonathan said Daily Post Nigeria Leadership.
He praised Abati’s intellect and writing, especially for documenting his political rise in one of the books presented at the event, titled How Goodluck Jonathan Became President.
The event, held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Lagos, was chaired by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who also commended Abati’s evolution from journalist to political aide and now author Leadership.
