Yar’Adua left a legacy of detribalised leadership, says Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua left behind a legacy of detribalised leadership.

Jonathan said this in a Facebook post to mark the 7th anniversary of the death of Yar’Adua.

He described Yar’Adua as a friend, a brother, and gift to the country who brought peace to the Niger Delta.

“Seven years ago you left this world leaving behind a legacy of detribalised leadership and a soil that was fertile enough to grow trees whose shade you would never enjoy,” he wrote.

“As a peace maker, you helped bring peace to the Niger Delta and that singular act brought manifold benefits to Nigeria. As a democrat, you promoted due process in government and equity in public administration.

“Umar Musa Yar’adua, a friend and brother, a great gift to the nation and people of Nigeria. Seven years gone but never forgotten. May you Rest In Peace even as we hope and believe that you made al-Jannah firdaus. Miyetti Allah for the life of service you lived and may Almighty God care for the family you left behind.”