*STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
President Tinubu applauds the former President for his consistent advocacy for peace, harmony and communality, a patriotic endeavour that has earned him global recognition.
The President states that Dr Jonathan’s winning the Sunhak Peace Award affirms his bold efforts in peacebuilding and promoting democracy in Africa and beyond.
The President recalls the former President’s historic acceptance of the results of the 2015 presidential election and his peaceful handover of power to an opposition party, which bolstered the nation’s democratic profile.
President Tinubu celebrates this landmark achievement with former President Jonathan and thanks the Sunhak Peace Prize Committee for recognising the efforts of those working hard to improve the world.
*Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
