'Jonathan is the best president Nigeria has ever had' - Governor Bala Mohammed

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has described former president, Goodluck Jonathan, as the best president Nigeria ever had.

Mohammed made this remark when Jonathan paid him a condolence visit over the loss of his elder brother, The Punch reported.

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan condoles Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed over the death of his older brother.Photo credit: Goodluck Jonathan

He said: “You remain the best thing to have happened to this country called Nigeria. Your selfless service and sacrifice has made Nigeria greater than how you met it.

“Many are now struggling to become the next president of Nigeria but no one can match your qualities. You were outstanding, you gave the best to the country which will be difficult to equal by anyone.”

Jonathan, who landed at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi, at 9.45am, was received by the deputy governor of the state, Senator Baba Tela, as well as other top government officials.

The former president was also in company with the former executive secretary of the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Rev. Kennedy Opara and a former chief whip of the House of Representatives, Bawa Bwari.

He was later received by governor Mohammed at the Ramat House, Bauchi.

Jonathan further confirmed the development on his Facebook page accompanied by photos.

He wrote: "In Bauchi to commiserate with Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Mohammed over the passing on of his elder brother, Alhaji Bappa Muhammed Duguri.