Goodluck Jonathan Speaks At 1st Lady's Mum Burial

President Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday, said he had decided to ignore negative comments and criticisms of his administration by the opposition, noting that his legacies after office would vindicate him.

Jonathan said this while speaking at the funeral service held for his wife’s adopted mother, Madam Charity Oba, in Okrika town, Rivers State.

He said he had long decided not to be distracted by the negative comments by the opposition against his administration, but to concentrate on delivering projects and programmes that would develop Nigeria and make life better for its citizens.

The president said further that by the time he would be leaving office, he would have delivered enough goods for Nigerians.

“To me as a political leader and most of my friends here who are politicians, politics or holding political offices is almost like death. While you are there, you are on the stage. The day you leave, what would people remember you for? That has always been my guiding principle.

“No matter the comments, whether the comments are to the left or to the right or at the centre, what challenges me everyday is that the day I step out of the State House, what would the present and future generations of Nigerians remember me for? I believe that is what will guide most of us who are holding political offices.

“So, for today, I have to thank you. Sisi has done well and we are remembering her. My family is the family that will surely remember her,” he said.

The event attracted a large number of dignitaries from within and outside government. Among the dignitaries in attendance were Vice President Namadi Sambo, Senate President David Mark; the host governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, as well as governors Adams Oshiomhole of Edo, Peter Obi of Anambra, Godswill Akpabio of Akwa-Ibom, Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta, Theodore Orji of Abia, Sullivan Chime of Enugu and Liyel Imoke of Cross River states.