GEJ, while
speaking at the funeral service held for his wife’s adopted mother, Madam
Charity Oba, in Okrika town, Rivers State on Friday, said he had decided to
ignore negative comments and criticisms of his administration by the
opposition, noting that his legacies after office would vindicate him. He said
he had long decided not to be distracted by the negative comments by the
opposition against his administration, but to concentrate on delivering projects
and programmes that would develop Nigeria and make life better for its
citizens. The president said further that by the time he would be leaving
office, he would have delivered enough goods for Nigerians.
“To me as a
political leader and most of my friends here who are politicians, politics or
holding political offices is almost like death. While you are there, you are on
the stage. The day you leave, what would people remember you for? That has
always been my guiding principle.
The funeral
attracted a large number of dignitaries from within and outside government.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were Vice President Namadi Sambo, Senate
President David Mark; the host governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, as well as
governors Adams Oshiomhole of Edo, Peter Obi of Anambra, Godswill Akpabio of
Akwa-Ibom, Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta, Theodore Orji of Abia, Sullivan Chime of
Enugu and Liyel Imoke of Cross River states.
Culled from the Nigerian Tribune
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