Former Head of State, General Abdusalami Abubakar (rtd) has lauded former President Goodluck Jonathan for his courage in conceding the 2015 presidential election to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Daily Trust reported Abubakar at the official launch of Jonathan’s memoir: “My Transition Hour,” currently taking place at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

According to him, by conceding the 2015 presidential election, Jonathan demonstrated that he loves Nigeria more than power.

“You made history by saying you love Nigeria more than you love power.

“We congratulate you for honourably conceding defeat in 2015. You not only became a good example for Nigeria but also to Africa,” Abdusalami said.

In his response, the immediate former president of Ghana, Dr. John Mahama, said Jonathan remains a lesson to other African leaders that “power is transient,” and that “we must leave power one day.”

Namadi Sambo, former vice president to Jonathan, described his former boss as a gentleman who loves merit. He said the book launch was a special day for Nigerians and lovers of democracy.

Sambo said, “Today is a special day; a day we are gathered to celebrate President Goodluck Jonathan.

“I know Jonathan as a gentleman that is simple and civilized, and a detribalized Nigerian. He made many appointments on merit, including the former Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega.”