Former Minister of National Planning and Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda, has defended former President Goodluck Jonathan, insisting that his legacy of democratic leadership, economic reforms, and statesmanship cannot be undermined by what he described as false narratives.
The former Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, Yuguda, said in a statement issued to journalists on Friday that the former President governed with honour, experience, vision, and restraint, particularly during the 2015 transfer of power.
Speaking during a recent interview on Prime Time Special on ARISE News Channel, Atiku Abubakar said many young leaders in Nigeria have found it difficult to succeed in office because they lack adequate experience and are not fully prepared for the demands of governance.
The former Vice-President pointed to Nigeria’s leadership transition after the tenure of the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, stating that although Yar’Adua had a promising start in office, the administration that followed under Goodluck Jonathan later struggled amid growing national challenges.
“For instance, like this case of Umaru Yar’Adua, who started very well and was succeeded by Goodluck Jonathan. I know Jonathan very well — a decent young man — but he was inexperienced, and that, I believe, also contributed to his failure to manage the affairs of the country, particularly when he was faced with challenges,” he said.
Reacting to the former Vice-President’s remarks, Yuguda...
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