‘I understand how hard it was for Hillary Clinton to concede defeat,’ Ex-president says

monjola sotubo 14:22 - 10 November 2016

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan delivers a speech in Lagos on February 19, 2015

Jonathan saluted Hillary Clinton for conceding defeat, adding that it takes a great self-sacrifice to do so.

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated US President-elect, Donald Trump on his election victory.

Jonathan also saluted Hillary Clinton for conceding defeat, adding that it takes a great self-sacrifice to do so.

“I congratulate President-elect Donald Trump. I also salute Mrs Clinton for conceding. Having done this, I know it takes great self-sacrifice,” he wrote via Twitter on Wednesdays, November 9.

Jonathan had conceded defeat to President Muhammadu Buhari after losing the 2015 Presidential elections.

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