A giant sculpture of the former Nigerian president is going to appear
in Goodluck Jonathan's hometown Otuoke in Bayelsa state.
The ex-president, who came back to his native town yesterday, was
warmly welcomed by his chiefs, kinsmen and thousands of supporters.
Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi is one of the most loyal adherents. He started
to prepare for the president's arrival two weeks ago and has almost
finished a special hand-made gift for his "hero of democracy."
Nnamdi is the ex-youth corp member who donated N10,000 for the
president's nomination form which cost N2 million.
In a bid to explain his commitment to the immediate past leader of the
nation Nnamdi wrote:"My name is Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi, the ex-youth
corp member that donated N10,000 to president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
re-election bid. I raised a bank draft of N10,000 from my NYSC account
and send it to Mr President through DHL to support his re-election bid
when I was serving.
"I found out that, there is something special in president Goodluck
Jonathan which Nigerian's will soon miss. I know that some people that
are reading this message will say that president Goodluck Jonathan has
filled this guy's pocket with money. Let me tell you categorically I
have not set my eyes on president Jonathan before talk more of
receiving any favour from him.
"The election has come and gone but president Goodluck Jonathan remain
my prospective mentor and political father. President Goodluck
Jonathan has written his name with Golden pen and for me to tap from
his character and attitude I have decided to raise a sculptural piece
of president Jonathan in his home town as a mark hero which can also
serve as a tourist center.
"I will leave Abuja to Otuoke, president Goodluck Jonathan's home town
on Monday to give my aspiring mentor a warming heroic welcome for
putting the interest of the nation above his personal ambition and
also for salvaging the democratic ethic of this nation.If I land in
Otuoke on Tuesday, I will go directly to the traditional ruler's place
to request for a strategic position where I will raise a sculptural
piece of president Goodluck Jonathan as a mark of Hero to the people
of and Nigeria and world at large.
"I will also pay courtesy visit to Government house to inform the
Governor of my intention. I will be updating my movement on Facebook,
Twitter and other online social media. Attached to this write up is my
picture and a letter of appreciation from president Goodluck Jonathan
after my donation."
On his way to his native Otuoke, Goodluck Jonathan was accompanied by
his wife Patience, personal assistant, Colonel Ojogbane Adegbe, escort
and security personnel. The town was carefully prepared for the
return of one of its illustrious sons: workers put finishing touches
to the five buildings at Jonathan's residence, women swept the dusty
floors and men added fresh coats of paint on rails and beams at the
Dame Patience Jonathan Square. Here you can check out photos of
Goodluck Jonathan's new home in Otuoke!
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