Jonathan had written his estranged godfather, seeking blessing for his
next public engagement: The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation. In the letter, Jonathan addressed the former president as;
“Dear Baba” as he informed him that after his handing-over of power to President Muhammadu Buhari, he is proceeding on a “long deserved break.”
Obasanjo has however replied him, advising him (Jonathan) to use the
new Foundation he is set to establish to engage in soul-searching and
in reviewing his past actions. In the letter, dated October 12, 2015,
Obasanjo also advised Jonathan to consider the Foundation as a platform
through which he can heal his conscience and demonstrate penitence over
his past actions.
Obasanjo’s letter dated October 12, 2015, Premium Times reports read:
Dear President Goodluck Jonathan,
“I write to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of September
22, 2015. I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your successful
handover to the current President of Nigeria, H.E. President Muhammadu
Buhari.
“I am happy to note that you had a good rest and time with your
family during the break. I hope you also had time to reflect and see
what lessons you have learned and what you can bequeath to others.
“All of us who have had experience in our service to the nation and to humanity must not put it under the bushel.
“I have to commend you and your Foundation, Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, for the faith you continue to have in Nigeria.
“Maybe seeking how to be better and more serviceable to the
nation and humanity is also a form of penitence and soul-searching to
give conscience a relief and to show remorse.
“I wish you well as you continue to forge ahead with your
activities in the coming months and years. If there is any area you feel
I can be of help, you should not hesitate to call on me.
Yours Sincerely,
Olusegun Obasanjo
Olusegun Obasanjo
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