A pro-Goodluck Jonathan group, the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Project (GJLP), has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his recent claim that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan was “inexperienced” while in office, describing the comment as misleading and politically motivated.
In a statement issued on Thursday by its National Coordinator, Juan Amechee Governor, the group argued that Jonathan’s political background made the claim inaccurate, insisting that he had already built considerable experience before becoming president.
The group said: “To describe Dr. Jonathan as ‘inexperienced’ is a flight from reality. Before becoming president, he served as deputy governor, governor, vice president and acting president. If such a résumé is termed inexperience, then the benchmark for leadership must be questionable.”
It further criticised Atiku’s political track record, suggesting that repeated presidential contests did not necessarily translate into leadership competence.
“It is unfortunate that this statement is coming from a career presidential candidate who lacks the moral authority to speak about experience,” the group added.
The GJLP also accused Atiku of political inconsistency, alleging that his long career across different platforms reflected instability rather than cohesion.
Defending Jonathan’s administration, the group highlighted what it described as key achievements, including economic growth, agricultural reforms, and increased foreign investment inflows.
It also referenced Nigeria’s GDP rebasing during Jonathan’s tenure, which briefly positioned the country as Africa’s largest economy, and said the administration enjoyed improved investor confidence.
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The group further noted Jonathan’s democratic credentials, particularly his concession of defeat in the 2015 presidential election, describing it as a landmark moment in Nigeria’s democratic history.
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