“Patience Jonathan Knelt Before Me, Begging Not to Be Abandoned” — Pastor Tunde Bakare Recounts 2014 Encounter with Ex-President Jonathan
Prominent cleric and political leader, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has revealed that former President Goodluck Jonathan once invited him for a private meeting in 2014, as his administration struggled to retain power.
Speaking in a video shared by Channels Television, Bakare recounted that during the tense meeting, Patience Jonathan, the former First Lady, broke down in tears and knelt before him, pleading that he should not abandon them.
“His wife is alive, here in Lagos house, Yinka Odumakin was there. His wife knelt down and held my two feet, saying, ‘You are our father, don’t abandon us.’ I told them it was too late because they didn’t listen to counsel,” Bakare revealed.
The cleric noted that activist Yinka Odumakin was present at the emotional meeting. He explained that Jonathan sought his support despite their political rivalry, as Bakare had earlier contested the 2011 election as running mate to Muhammadu Buhari.
According to Bakare, he eventually advised Jonathan to convene a National Conference that would bring together representatives from all regions to discuss Nigeria’s future.
He said Jonathan acted on that counsel by organizing the 2014 National Conference, but unfortunately, the recommendations were never implemented.
“I told him to call for a national conference that would address Nigeria’s challenges and unite the people. He did — but sadly, nothing was done with the report,” Bakare added.
The pastor’s revelation has reignited conversations online about the political intrigues of 2014, Jonathan’s leadership style, and the untapped potential of the conference’s resolutions.
Prominent cleric and political leader, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has revealed that former President Goodluck Jonathan once invited him for a private meeting in 2014, as his administration struggled to retain power.
Speaking in a video shared by Channels Television, Bakare recounted that during the tense meeting, Patience Jonathan, the former First Lady, broke down in tears and knelt before him, pleading that he should not abandon them.
“His wife is alive, here in Lagos house, Yinka Odumakin was there. His wife knelt down and held my two feet, saying, ‘You are our father, don’t abandon us.’ I told them it was too late because they didn’t listen to counsel,” Bakare revealed.
The cleric noted that activist Yinka Odumakin was present at the emotional meeting. He explained that Jonathan sought his support despite their political rivalry, as Bakare had earlier contested the 2011 election as running mate to Muhammadu Buhari.
According to Bakare, he eventually advised Jonathan to convene a National Conference that would bring together representatives from all regions to discuss Nigeria’s future.
He said Jonathan acted on that counsel by organizing the 2014 National Conference, but unfortunately, the recommendations were never implemented.
“I told him to call for a national conference that would address Nigeria’s challenges and unite the people. He did — but sadly, nothing was done with the report,” Bakare added.
The pastor’s revelation has reignited conversations online about the political intrigues of 2014, Jonathan’s leadership style, and the untapped potential of the conference’s resolutions.
“Patience Jonathan Knelt Before Me, Begging Not to Be Abandoned” — Pastor Tunde Bakare Recounts 2014 Encounter with Ex-President Jonathan
Prominent cleric and political leader, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has revealed that former President Goodluck Jonathan once invited him for a private meeting in 2014, as his administration struggled to retain power.
Speaking in a video shared by Channels Television, Bakare recounted that during the tense meeting, Patience Jonathan, the former First Lady, broke down in tears and knelt before him, pleading that he should not abandon them.
“His wife is alive, here in Lagos house, Yinka Odumakin was there. His wife knelt down and held my two feet, saying, ‘You are our father, don’t abandon us.’ I told them it was too late because they didn’t listen to counsel,” Bakare revealed.
The cleric noted that activist Yinka Odumakin was present at the emotional meeting. He explained that Jonathan sought his support despite their political rivalry, as Bakare had earlier contested the 2011 election as running mate to Muhammadu Buhari.
According to Bakare, he eventually advised Jonathan to convene a National Conference that would bring together representatives from all regions to discuss Nigeria’s future.
He said Jonathan acted on that counsel by organizing the 2014 National Conference, but unfortunately, the recommendations were never implemented.
“I told him to call for a national conference that would address Nigeria’s challenges and unite the people. He did — but sadly, nothing was done with the report,” Bakare added.
The pastor’s revelation has reignited conversations online about the political intrigues of 2014, Jonathan’s leadership style, and the untapped potential of the conference’s resolutions.
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