The President however counted himself as one of the luckiest citizens of Nigeria.
“For me as an individual, this Easter coincides with the time I am leaving (office) but I always say that I am one of the luckiest Nigerians. I have yet to see somebody luckier than me,” Jonathan said.
“I have been in government for 16 years beginning from 1999. Not in government as a parliamentarian because if you are a Senator or House of Representatives member, you take care of yourself, you live in your own house. I was in a cage, being taken care of by government. From May 29, 1999 to date; 16 good years. I think it is enough and I am happy,” he added.
“Please help me to thank God for that. I will continue to thank Nigerians for giving me that privilege. I became a deputy governor because Bayelsans voted for me and my governor then (Diepreye Alamieyeseigha). I became a Vice-President because Nigerians voted for (Umaru)Yar’Adua and myself. I continued in 2011 because Nigerians voted for me and Namadi Sambo. I have to thank all Nigerians. Wherever I will be, I will remain grateful to this great country. Today is a glorious day for me,” the President said.
Jonathan was defeated by President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari in the March 28 and 29 Presidential elections.
The President will vacate his office on May 29, 2015, when his successor is sworn in.
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