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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former President Goodluck Jonathan has backed the presidential ambition of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State ahead of the 2023 general election.<\/p>\n

Jonathan, during a meeting with Mohammed at his residence, expressed confidence that the Governor, who served as FCT Minister under his administration, is competent and focused to lead Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are there (as President), then I have a son, every father wants his son to grow,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Jonathan mentioned that it\u2019s his duty to support those that worked with him during his tenure as President.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose of you who worked with me, it\u2019s my duty to support you. We\u2019re the same family. The best thing will happen to us,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

According to the former President, Mohammed is a very competent and focused person and \u201cby the divine providence, with the support of Nigerians and God, he will become the President of Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has backed the presidential ambition of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State ahead of the 2023 general election. 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