Yar’Adua was a detribalised leader who brought peace to Niger Delta, Nigeria – Goodluck Jonathan

The immediate past President, Goodluck Jonathan, has described the late President Musa Umaru Yar’Adua, as a detribalised leader who promoted peace in the country.

Jonathan made the remark in commemoration of the seventh year Yar’Adua’s demise.

In a statement on his Facebook wall, the immediate past President said Yar’Adua’s effort towards ensuring peace in the Niger Delta region will never be forgotten.

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

“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. GEJ.”