2019: Nigeria Needs A Unifier Like David Mark, Says Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says former senate president David Mark will strengthen the bond of unity in Nigeria if elected president.

The ex-president said this on Monday when he hosted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant in his Yenagoa residence.

Jonathan said that it would take a man with strength of character and clear conscience like Mark to rebuild and foster unity in Nigeria in 2019, as the country was in dire need of unity.

He explained that beyond the dwindling economy and worsening insecurity, the major problem the next president would face was the challenge of uniting the country and giving every section a sense of belonging.

“We are only existing superficially and this is very dangerous,” Jonathan said.

“Staying together is what everyone desires as the global community respects and values us because of our size and population.

“As president of Nigeria, I worked harmoniously with Mark as President of the Senate. He demonstrated patriotism and loyalty to his fatherland.

“His colleagues admitted that he is a detribalised leader. He is the kind of man the nation needs now.”

The ex-president was upbeat that the PDP would reclaim the presidency in the 2019 elections.

On his part, Mark said he possessed the experience, knowledge and skill to bring the nation out of the social and economic malaise within two years if elected.

He added that Nigerians now know the difference between the former and present administration.