President Quattara of Cote D Voire today praise President Jonathan for good conduct he displayed in the 2015 general election particularly conceding defeat to Gen Buhari,he said he will remain a lasting legacy for Africa.he added that the ECOWAS owes President Jonathan, for averting a civil war in the Country.
He spoke to pressmen after a private meeting with President Jonathan,he said he appreciate his gesture due to the nasty experience he had with Laurent Gbagbo.
He said Jonathan is a West African first before a Nigerian,owing to his roles in solving regional problems as Chairman of ECOWAS and personal support he rendered to him during difficult times
Quattara said, “You know that about five years ago, Cote D’voire had elections and I won the election and the former President decided not to leave office.
“This brought the civil war. Three thousand people were killed and we were put at the hotel for protection by the United Nations for four-and-a half months.
“We were there without food. It was only after four-and-a-half months of imprisonment in that hotel that finally, we were able to leave the hotel after the former President quit and finally left office for me.
“I am saying this to show that what happened in Nigeria is a lesson to all of us and please accept my admiration.
“I think that avoiding violence, avoiding civil war when we have elections in Africa should be our utmost objective. People are more important than power.
“You were always present. For us, you are a West African before being a Nigerian and we thank you for what you did for West Africa.
“We also were together to set up the partnership agreement with the European Union and only West Africa has been able to do this.
“My brother, you have shown support to me during the difficult years I went through, you’ve shown friendship to me all these years and so I wanted to tell you thank you,” he added.
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