Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has emphasized that he does not hold grudges, highlighting forgiveness and reconciliation as key drivers of political stability, national unity, and development.
Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday evening at a requiem mass for the late Chief Audu Ogbeh, Jonathan described the former PDP National Chairman as a man of humility and forgiveness, whose values mirrored his own.
“Chief Ogbeh was a man who did not seek revenge. He believed the past should be left behind. In that sense, he was just like me. If someone wrongs me today, I forgive them. I don’t carry grudges. The past is past, and I move forward,” Jonathan said.
Jonathan recalled meeting Ogbeh while serving as deputy governor, noting that despite the low regard often given to deputies, Ogbeh treated him with respect and friendship. Their cordial relationship continued even after Jonathan became President, with frequent discussions on national issues.
The former President urged Nigerian politicians to emulate Ogbeh’s humility, forgiveness, and unifying nature, stressing that such virtues are crucial for the nation’s progress and cohesion.
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