Buhari Needs Prayers More than Me, Says Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday urged Nigerians to pray more for his incoming successor, Gen Muhammadu Buhari than for him. 

 
Speaking at the 2015 presidential thanksgiving and inauguration service held at the National Ecumenical Center, Abuja, Jonathan noted that the incoming leaders would be saddled with managing the lives of all Nigerians and therefore require the prayers and support of all.

The theme of the service was: “Give thanks in all Circumstances”.
He noted that on Friday he would hand over to Buhari and go into privte life while Buhari and the incoming Vice President, Professor Yemi  Osibanjo, would begin to manage the country’s resources.

“Pray more for the incoming government, we are going out to manage our private lives but they are coming to manage the nation’s wealth. All we need as Nigerians is unity and peace”.

Jonathan who explained that the service was actually for the incoming government, noted that he and his wife with other members of his cabinet were just there to say goodbye to Nigerians.
The event was also attended by Professor Osibanjo and his wife.