By Ife Osemedua
365Daily – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described his late boss, ex-President Umaru Yar’Adua, as a selfless leader and peace maker who governed with sincerity and love for the people.
Jonathan, who was his deputy, made this known in a statement to mark the 12th anniversary of the death of Yar’Adua, who died in office.
According to him, his predecessor, who he referred to as his boss, was a soldier of truth, committed to justice, equity and other democratic virtues.
He added that he was a servant leader and a good man; a type that is hard to find.
Jonathan said further: “Twelve years ago, our nation lost a patriot, a selfless leader and a peacemaker who governed with sincerity and passion for the people.
President Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua is no longer with us today, but his strides in public life continue to testify for him and keep his memory alive.
“Like a good athlete, he ran with passion, kept the faith and finished the race. Today we can look back and say, as President, he won laurels for us in terms of peace and other worthy causes he successfully pursued.
“He was my boss.
“President Yar’Adua, we remember you today and will continue to remember the good works that you did in our nation. Yours is a story of patriotism, a life well-lived in service to the people and humanity.”