Carter Says Jonathan Is Africa's Symbol Of Democracy

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Former United States President Jimmy Carter has described Nigeria’s former President Goodluck Jonathan as the symbol of democracy in Africa.

According to The Nation, Carter, the 39th US President, showered praises on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum located at the Carter Center in Atlanta.

Carter and Jonathan were said to have discussed a wide range of issues during the meeting, including how to promote peace, democracy and good governance on the African continent and the world at large.

“President Goodluck Jonathan is the symbol of democracy in action. You set an example that other African leaders should follow,” the former US leader said.

While also praising Jonathan for organizing a transparent election, easily conceding defeat and handing over to the opposition, Carter said Jonathan showed his deep democratic commitment.

Jonathan, in his response, said that his actions while in office were based on his belief in a peaceful, transparent and people-oriented governance.

He added that Africa can only move forward through democracy and good governance and while commending Carter for the exemplary manner he had in his post-presidential life, the former African leader, noted that he (Jonathan) was inspired by Carter’s commitment to causes that advance the path of humanity.

Since his ouster as Nigeria’s president a few months back, Jonathan has been visiting many strategic pro-democracy institutions on invitation, to share his experience in office as a promoter of democracy and advocate of good governance in Africa.

The former governor of Bayelsa state also recently stormed Tanzania as the chairman of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) to monitor the October 25 general election in the country, where he also preached peace during the voting process.

Source: Naij