Why I fought Jonathan, despite his good legacies in office – Oshiomhole

Former governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole he fought the former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan despite his good legacies, due to their political differences.

He said, unfortunately, democracy demands that good legacies may not spare any one of political mudslinging, hence, an angel like Jonathan can be defeated.

While he eulogised the stern qualities of the former President, he said Nigerians hardly appreciate good leaders until they leave office.

Speaking at a one year memorial of lecture in honour of late Captain Hosa Okunbo, in Abuja on Saturday, Oshiomhole who was also the former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), noted that he fought Jonathan because of political differences, despite his legacies which no one can afford to do less.

Oshiomhole recalled Jonathan’s launch of Almajiri school which was meant to mop up all children into education with special funds appropriated for it.

“These ideas are not new but what we lack is the will to transform it to practice. We never know who are our friends until when we are no more.

“No one is appreciated until he or she leaves office,” he said.

Other speakers at the event were Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase III decried the glorification of stomach infrastructure in Nigeria’s political culture, among others.

They described the late Captain Hosa Okunbo as a man with a large heart, the spirit of philanthropy and ardent love for the needy.

According to them, one of his legacies that will continue to endure is that he nurtured and mentored many to become responsible members of the society.