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Ex-President encourages Nigerians, says evil cannot last for long

Jonathan made the statement at the 2018 new yam festival celebration in Orlu, Imo state.

According to Daily Post, the former President also said that anything evil cannot last for long.

He said “We must appreciate goodness even when threatened with persecution because evil doesn’t last for long. A leader must be prepared to face a lot of challenges at some point in life, which is what leadership often entails.”

Also, speaking at the celebration, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Emeka Ihedioha hailed Jonathan, describing as a reference point for leadership in Africa.

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There have been calls for former President Goodluck Jonathan to be investigated for alleged corruption.

Some have even wondered why in the looters’ list that was released recently by the Federal Government.

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