It was a carnival-like atmosphere at
the Port Harcourt international airport on Sunday evening, as former President
Goodluck Jonathan returned to the country after an international tour.
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| Jonathan, acknowledging the crowd on his return. |
Accompanied by his wife, Patience, Jonathan who wore a black suit with
his usual Niger Delta hat to match waved with smiles to the jubilant crowd who
received him.
The atmosphere was similar to the days
when he was in power.
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state,
led top government officials to welcome the immediate past president.
Security personnel were also on
ground to control the crowd of supporters who thronged the airport to welcome
the former first family.
After exchanging pleasantries with some
associates, Jonathan interacted with Wike and some of his aides before
departing to his hometown of Otuoke in neighbouring Bayelsa state.
Jonathan left Nigeria on June 4 after spending only
48 hours in the country.
Within that period, he met with President Muhammadu Buhari, and both men were
believed to have discussed about the resurgence of militancy.
While in England, he delivered a speech
at a session organised by Bloomberg, and later granted an interview where he
said he was being investigated for corruption.
The comment sparked reactions,
particularly on social media.
Source: thecableng
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