I thought GEJ's leadership was bad, I was wrong - Obasanjo

Former president Goodluck Jonathan paid a private visit to former president Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday in Ogun State.

Recall that right before the 2015 general elections, both leaders had had a very frosty relationship.

The height of which was when both wrote open letters to each other accusing themselves of one thing or the other.

Well, OBJ showered praises on former President Goodluck Jonathan for his exemplary leadership.

Both leaders had a closed-door meeting that lasted almost two hours.

It was a sharp contrast from his constant criticism of the former president in the last couple of years.
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Jonathan was accompanied by former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Turaki as well as other close aides.

Obasanjo spoke to the press after the meeting.

He tasked leaders across the world to learn from the exemplary leadership style of himself and that of Jonathan.

“I believe that the world will continue to tap into our experiences our wisdom.

“I expect a call will be made on you soon to put your experience and lessons you learned for the service of this country.
“I have said to you (Jonathan) before that there are plenty of opportunities out there, within the country and the world.

“There is coming a time when people will want you to make contributions.

“I believe that you (Jonathan) are resting now and when you have fully rested, you will be hearing from me.

“This is because I have this opportunity to be around the world and I will mention your name in dispatch.

“Since you (Jonathan) left office, you hardly have time to sit down and relax like you have been able to do today.

“I sincerely hope and pray for more of such relaxed situation where we can reminiscence situations of the past.