- The 2014 National Conference would not have been possible without the involvement of committed individuals such as Mr. Adebanjo, he emphasized
- Mr Jonathan said that those who participated at the conference were credible.
During a condolence visit to the family of the late Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo, former President Goodluck Jonathan shed light on why his administration did not implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Jonathan Cited the turbulent political climate in Nigeria at the time, he explained that presenting the recommendations amidst such instability would have been challenging.
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Acknowledging the invaluable contributions of individuals like Mr. Adebanjo, who played an instrumental role in the conference’s success, Mr. Jonathan recognized the late leader’s unwavering dedication to national development.
The 2014 National Conference would not have been possible without the involvement of committed individuals such as Mr. Adebanjo, he emphasized.
Mr. Adebanjo, a prominent figure who passed away on February 14 in Lagos at the age of 96, left behind a lasting legacy of leadership and devotion to the betterment of Nigeria.
“He meant the best for this country,” he added. “When a nation is not moving as expected, there is the need for a comprehensive dialogue.”
Mr Jonathan said that those who participated at the conference were credible.
Mr Jonathan said, “I gave them total authority to discuss what is good for this country.”
He said that a number of people had kept asking why he did not implement the recommendations of the conference.
“Most Nigerians do not know that there was a lot of political turbulence in the country at that period,” added the former president.
He said a key member of the legislature in his party mobilised against him and moved to another party.
Mr Jonathan also mentioned that some persons were ready to bring his administration down at that time.
“It was not the time we could present such a document. Thank God for everything. We believe that one day, one government will review it and take everything,” he said.
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Mr Jonathan said the recommendations came from credible Nigerians who were not politically influenced.
“We believe the outcomes are still very relevant for our society,” said the ex-president.
