Former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan turns 58-years-old today and the Vanguard newspapers has 58 of his most quotable quotes.
Quote 1
The stronger the boat of (democracy), the more it is able to meet the challenges of its voyage and deliver on its promise to citizens.
Quote 2
The air of freedom we breathe today is the result of the sacrifices of thousands of pro-democracy activists, human rights campaigners and others who organised as civil society.
Quote 3
My political ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian.
Quote 4
No minister will be allowed to go on a mission of endless search for solutions.
Quote 5
In the comfort of our offices, let us not forget that majority of our people live below the poverty line.
Quote 6
Terrorism has no conscience and spares no one.
Quote 7
Any society or country that closes the vital valves of its democratic space cannot develop at a reasonable pace
Quote 8
Where there is no opportunity for one man one vote, there will be no accountability and no responsibility.
Quote 9
Democracy is a journey that every nation mindful of advancing the liberty of its citizens must undertake.
Quote 10
Nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian.
Quote 11
Our votes must count! One man, one vote! One woman, one vote! One youth, one vote!
Quote 12
Nobody should rig for me. I am assuring Nigerians that though I am contesting, nobody must manipulate votes in my favour. Our votes must count.
Quote 13
I congratulate the candidates of the other political parties. I regard them not as opponents but as partners.
Quote 14
In presenting myself for service, I make no pretense that I have a magic wand that will solve all of Nigeria’s problems or that I am the most intelligent Nigerian.
Quote 15
I have come to launch a campaign of ideas, not one of calumny. I have come to preach love, not hate. I have come to break you away from divisive tendencies of the past which have slowed our drive to true nationhood. I have no enemies to fight. You are all my friends and we share a common destiny.
Quote 16
Democracy calls for sacrifice and tolerance an open ear and a strong voice.
Quote 17
For the PDP family, the contest for party offices does not produce winners and losers.
Quote 18
I believe in the politics of give and take.
Quote 19
Separation of power is not separation of government.
The stronger the boat of (democracy), the more it is able to meet the challenges of its voyage and deliver on its promise to citizens.
Quote 2
The air of freedom we breathe today is the result of the sacrifices of thousands of pro-democracy activists, human rights campaigners and others who organised as civil society.
Quote 3
My political ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian.
Quote 4
No minister will be allowed to go on a mission of endless search for solutions.
Quote 5
In the comfort of our offices, let us not forget that majority of our people live below the poverty line.
Quote 6
Terrorism has no conscience and spares no one.
Quote 7
Any society or country that closes the vital valves of its democratic space cannot develop at a reasonable pace
Quote 8
Where there is no opportunity for one man one vote, there will be no accountability and no responsibility.
Quote 9
Democracy is a journey that every nation mindful of advancing the liberty of its citizens must undertake.
Quote 10
Nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian.
Quote 11
Our votes must count! One man, one vote! One woman, one vote! One youth, one vote!
Quote 12
Nobody should rig for me. I am assuring Nigerians that though I am contesting, nobody must manipulate votes in my favour. Our votes must count.
Quote 13
I congratulate the candidates of the other political parties. I regard them not as opponents but as partners.
Quote 14
In presenting myself for service, I make no pretense that I have a magic wand that will solve all of Nigeria’s problems or that I am the most intelligent Nigerian.
Quote 15
I have come to launch a campaign of ideas, not one of calumny. I have come to preach love, not hate. I have come to break you away from divisive tendencies of the past which have slowed our drive to true nationhood. I have no enemies to fight. You are all my friends and we share a common destiny.
Quote 16
Democracy calls for sacrifice and tolerance an open ear and a strong voice.
Quote 17
For the PDP family, the contest for party offices does not produce winners and losers.
Quote 18
I believe in the politics of give and take.
Quote 19
Separation of power is not separation of government.
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