• Meets With Buhari In Abuja

SAVOURING the global accolade he has received over his decision to concede defeat to General Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in last Saturday’s presidential election, the first in the country’s political history, President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday pledged to break his silence on his experience in office and sundry issues at the appropriate time.

Jonathan spoke when State House correspondents approached him for an interview at the end of the Good Friday Service organised by the Aso Villa Chapel.

He said, amidst smiles: “Don’t worry, I will talk to you at the appropriate time,” as he made his way from the Chapel to his official residence. He however did not give any indication of when the appropriate time would be.

The seven short exhortations which accompanied the seven lessons during the service all centred on the sacrifice the preachers said Jonathan made to keep Nigeria united.

They likened his decision to concede defeat to the sacrifice Jesus Christ made to save mankind. All the preachers agreed that that bold step taken by the President was commendable and urged him to remain focused because his future is in the hands of God.

“This man (Jonathan) said here that he is the most criticised President and he prophesied that by the time he will be leaving, he will be the most celebrated President. That has come to pass with the way he is being celebrated worldwide for conceding defeat,” one of the clergymen who led intercessory prayers, said.

Meanwhile, Jonathan and the President-elect, Gen. Muhammad Buhari (rtd) yesterday held a crucial meeting behind closed doors inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

That was the first time the two leaders would be meeting since Buhari was declared winner of last Saturday’s presidential election. Details of their discussions were, however, not known.

The meeting, which was described as “private,” was held inside the new Banquet Hall inside the President’s office.