by Anike Jacobs
It was the historic moment from President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Goodluck Ebele Jonathan called his successor Muhammadu Buhari to congratulate him on his win on March 31.
Well, a recording of the golden telephone call by President Goodluck Jonathan to Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) hit the Internet on Thursday. The recording revealed what transpired between the two leaders.
You can listen to it HERE.
According to the audio, the following conversation ensued between Jonathan and Buhari:
Jonathan’s aide: Your Excellency, Sir.
Buhari’s aide: Good evening.
Jonathan’s aide: Hope I’m speaking with General Buhari sir.
Buhari’s aide: Yes.
Jonathan’s aide: Okay, President Goodluck Jonathan will like to speak with you, sir.
Buhari’s aide: Okay, okay, I’m connecting you sir.
Jonathan: Your Excellency.
Buhari’s aide: Hold on …I’ll connect you, sir.
The phone rings for a moment.
Jonathan: Your Excellency.
Buhari’s aide: Hold on, sir.
Buhari: Your Excellency.
Jonathan: Your Excellency, how are you?
Buhari: I’m alright, thank you very much, Your Excellency.
Jonathan: (laughs) Congratulations.
Buhari: Thank you very much, your Excellency (laughs).
Jonathan: Yeah, so how are things?
Buhari: (laughs) Well…
Jonathan: So, you’d find time to come one of these days so that we can sort out how to plan the transition period.
Buhari: Thank you very much, your Excellency.
Jonathan: Congratulations.
Buhari: Thank you.
Jonathan: Okay.
Buhari: My respect, Your Excellency.
Now that’s REAL democracy!
What a man,hero you are!!!