Nigerians don’t value what they have until they lose it, Ndume tells Jonathan

The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has openly declared his admiration for former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Ndume, who said he used to criticise Jonathan when he was in power, noted that he now appreciates the former president’s tenure with the benefit of hindsight.

The Borno Senator said other people who were skeptical about the Jonathan’s behaviour have also realised how great he is, adding that many Nigerians don’t value what they have until they lose it.

“For this country, I think Nigerians know that they don’t value what they have until they lose that thing. We thank God for your life and you have changed the political culture and landscape of this country.

“You don’t know how great you are in the eyes of those that were skeptical, those that don’t know you, those that didn’t come close to you. But now, honestly, I am one of those that used to criticize you very well, but I will say it was constructive move.

“He wanted to be president but Nigeria being what it is, it was a different thing entirely. Like I said, he left a landmark on this country.”

The lawmaker and Goodluck Jonathan were present at the Grand Opening of Dr. PhysiQ Specialist Center for Wellness and Medical Lifestyle Change, and launching of a book titled: ‘Everything heals” authored by Dr. Susana Adams, the CEO of the Centre.

Ndume also stated that his recent detention at Kuje prison and subsequent release from the custody was the will of God, saying that “as God wants it, that I must be here, because I was just released from detention yesterday night (Friday), maybe God wants me to attend this occasion, otherwise, I would have been in Kuje prison up till now.”

“I must confess, as people call me stubborn person, I’m also a stubborn person… I feel I need to make this testimony here, and also appreciate Mr.(Former) President, as they say you will never know what you have until you lose it. I will stop there”.