Jonathan, who was in company of his wife, Dame Patience, returned to the country after an international tour.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, led top government officials to welcome ex-president, the massive reception which, according to report, seemed like he was still in power.

After exchanging pleasantries with some associates, Jonathan was said to have interacted with Wike and some of his aides before departing to his hometown of Otuoke in neighbouring Bayelsa state.

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While away in England, Jonathan had delivered a speech at a session organised by Bloomberg, and later granted an interview where he said he was being investigated for corruption.