Why I Was Very Reluctant To Become Vice President - Goodluck Jonathan
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Apr 22, 2025
Why I Was Very Reluctant To Become Vice President - Goodluck Jonathan
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has said he was reluctant to become vice president when he was approached because of his commitment to man and God.
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According to Jonathan, he believes that the only way he can serve God is to remain committed to keeping the peace.
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Speaking further, he stated that he feels deep empathy for people because of the experience he had while growing up.
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The former Bayelsa governor said his personal experiences with hardship growing up shaped his lifelong commitment to peace and service to humanity.
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He stated this at a reception in Abuja organised by "Friends of Dr Goodluck JonathanÔÇØ to honour his recent recognition with the 2025 Sunhak Global Peace Prize Award.
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Jonathan added that it was his desire to see that no Nigerian suffer any lack, even though it was not so easy or possible for any president to achieve that.
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"I wouldn't say much, but only to thank you and to reassure you that my commitment to peace will continue. I will continue to do my little best until the last day I will live on earth. I believe that's the only way I can serve God, by serving man.
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"That has been my fear, and that was why I was very reluctant when I was approached to come to the centre, to be a vice president.
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"I said, 'Look, Bayelsa is a small state. Let me see what I can do with this small state, whether I can make significant changes', but today here I am,ÔÇØ he said.
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Jonathan appreciated the organisers of the Sunhak Global Peace Prize Award for counting him worthy, saying I never expected it.
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Jonathan also appreciated the organisers of the reception for the great honour, even though he initially declined it.
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"I also appreciate all those who attended this reception. I have listened to the comments from all of you, and I can only say thank you for those good words. They are quite encouraging,ÔÇØ he said.
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— Thompson Nsisongabasi