Use Your Foundation to Show Some Remorse - Obasanjo Urges Jonathan

Olusegun Obasanjo (L), Goodluck Jonathan (R) 

The elder statesman who charged ex president Jonathan to show some remorse in the use of his foundation which is due for inauguration in 2016 for service to humanity.
In a letter to Dr. Jonathan, which is a reply to an earlier one to him from the immediate past President intimating him of his plan to start the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in the third quarter of 2016, Obasanjo said:

“I have to commend you and your Foundation, Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, for the faith you continue to have in Nigeria. "Maybe seeking how to be better and more serviceable to the nation and humanity is also a form of penitence and soul-searching to give conscience a relief and to show remorse.”

He added: “I wish you well as you continue to forge ahead with your activities in the coming months and years. If there is any area you feel I can be of help, you should not hesitate to call on me.”

His letter, dated October 12, 2015, is a response to the September 22 letter from Jonathan. Jonathan had said, among others things: “I will be devoting the rest of my life and energy to making the world a better place.

I am currently finalising efforts to set up “The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation. More details on the work of the foundation will be available at the launch, which I believe should take place by the 3rd quarter of 2016.

“As I start this new phase of my life of renewed service to humanity, I look forward to your continuous support, counsel and cooperation.”


Read Mr. Obasanjo’s letter to Mr. Jonathan below....



————————————— October 12, 2015

Dear President Goodluck Jonathan,

“I write to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of September 22, 2015. I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your successful handover to the current President of Nigeria, H.E. President Muhammadu Buhari. I am happy to note that you had a good rest and time with your family during the break. I hope you also had time to reflect and see what lessons you have learned and what you can bequeath to others.

All of us who have had experience in our service to the nation and to humanity must not put it under the bushel. I have to commend you and your Foundation, Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, for the faith you continue to have in Nigeria. Maybe seeking how to be better and more serviceable to the nation and humanity is also a form of penitence and soul-searching to give conscience a relief and to show remorse.

I wish you well as you continue to forge ahead with your activities in the coming months and years. If there is any area you feel I can be of help, you should not hesitate to call on me.

Yours Sincerely,

Olusegun Obasanjo.


Read Mr. Jonathan’s letter to Mr. Obasanjo below.

—————————————————– September 22, 2015

Dear Baba,

On Friday, 29th May, 2015, I completed my term of office as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and successfully handed over government to President Muhammadu Buhari. I immediately proceeded on a long deserved break.

I have enjoyed a delightful time with my family and close friends. Now, well rested, I am back to work; to continue to serve and dedicate my life to promoting peace and prosperity for all. I have set up an office in my home state of Bayelsa, where I can be reached and members of my staff are poised to serve you and respond to your enquiries at all times.

Furthermore, I will be devoting the rest of my life and energy to making the world a better place. I am currently finalizing efforts to set up The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation. More details on the work of the foundation will be available at the launch, which I believe should take place by the 3rd quarter of 2016.

As I start this new phase of my life of renewed service to humanity, I look forward to your continuous support, counsel and cooperation. Please, do accept the assurance of my esteemed regards.


Yours Sincerely,

Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.