Former United States President Jimmy Carter has
described Nigeria’s former president, Dr. Goodluck
Ebele Jonathan, as a symbol of democracy on the
African continent.
Carter, the 39th US President, said this when he
received Jonathan yesterday at the Jimmy Carter
Presidential Library and Museum located at the Carter
Centre in Atlanta.
A statement issued on Friday said the two former
presidents held a fruitful meeting at the carter Centre
where they held wide-ranging discussion on global
issues and shared views on how to promote peace,
democracy and good governance in Africa and the
world.
It quoted Carter as saying “President Jonathan is the
symbol of democracy in action. You set an example
that other African leaders should follow.”
He praised Jonathan for organising a transparent
election and easily conceded defeat by handing over to
the opposition, stressing that by doing so, Jonathan
showed his deep democratic commitment.
In his remarks, Jonathan stated that his actions while
in office were informed by his belief in a peaceful,
transparent and people-oriented governance, adding
that Africa can only move forward through democracy
and good governance.
Jonathan also commended President Carter for the
exemplary manner he led in his post-presidential life,
adding that he was inspired by Carter’s commitment to
causes which advance the path of humanity.
The statement said Jonathan and Carter shared a
common experience as one term presidents and have
both retired involuntarily from politics while
rededicating their lives towards making the world a
better place.
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