SAN FRANCISCO, February 04, (THEWILL) – Nigeria’s former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on Friday responded to citizen Mohammad DeeDee, who sought his forgiveness on Twitter for criticising his government in 2014.
Stating that there was no need for DeeDee to seek his forgiveness, the immediate past president pointed out that one of the qualities of a “true leader” is appreciating his critics.
The Twitter user had posted on November 2014 that; “Today a dollar is N180 and a pound is N280 hope u have a family…this is really d transformation agenda..!! GEJ has finished Nigeria”.
Apparently realising that things have now taken a worse turn with the dollar trading at N500, and pound N600, DeeDee asked the Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murray-Bruce, to help him reach the ex-Nigerian leader.
But responding, Jonathan said he bore no grudge against the individual, urging DeeDee not to feel bad as he was only performing his patriotic duty.
The former president wrote on Facebook, “There is no need for forgiveness because you did not commit any sin against me.
“I never felt offended or held a grudge. Mohammad, please do not feel bad. You did what you did as your patriotic duty.
“A true leader must appreciate his critics. Sometimes they tell him the truth more than friends. I appreciate you. God bless you Mohammad.”
Nigerians have been lamenting the high cost of living under the current administration which is chiefly believed to be why popular Afro-Pop musician, Tuface Idibia is organising a protest march in Lagos on Monday, February 6.
