Jonathan, West Africa Elders Forum Mourn Amos Sawyer, Former President of LiberiaYour support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. FCT, Abuja - Former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has condoled with the government and people of Liberia over the demise of Amos Sawyer, former interim president of the country. Jonathan in a condolence message on behalf of the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) and the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF), described the late leader as a distinguished academic, activist, politician, and an African icon renowned for his patriotism and promotion of peace in the West Africa region. Recommended for you "Them go break all these tables": Portable unveils new look of his bar, DJ... Wealth Dickson Ominabo, Communications Officer for GJF in a news statement quoted Goodluck Jonathan as saying: Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! Recommended for you Finally, Peter Obi's lawyers begin inspection of 2023 presidential election... Recall that one of the leading candidates in the 1993 presidential election in Nigeria, Alhaji Bashir Tofa, died at 93-years-old recently. Tofa's family confirmed his death on Monday, January 3, after rumours had spread on social media. The sad news was confirmed on the same day by one of Tofa's daughters in a statement sent to journalists. Recall that weeks later, Nigeria was thrown into mourning after a former interim president, Ernest Shonekan died. His family on Tuesday, January 11, released a statement of how the former Nigerian leader died in a hospital in Lekki, Lagos. Adeboye Shonekan in a statement on behalf of the family revealed that the 85-year-old died of “natural causes.” Source: Legit.ng Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has condoled with the government and people of Liberia over the demise of Amos Sawyer, former interim president of the country Dr. Jonathan described the late leader as a distinguished academic, activist, politician, and an African icon He said Dr. Sawyer will be remembered for his patriotism and promotion of peace and democracy across Africa Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. FCT, Abuja - Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! “Goodluck Jonathan Foundation and the West African Elders Forum are deeply saddened by the news of his death, as he was a committed member of the Forum, a friend and partner in progress in our quest for peace and sustainable development of Africa. “He was an illustrious leader, a voice of truth, and a good role model to many across the African continent for his wisdom and political thoughts on the need for a just, peaceful, and inclusive Africa. “Our prayers are with his family, the government and people of Liberia, his friends, and colleagues around the world. Dr. Sawyer will be remembered for his patriotism and promotion of peace and democracy across Africa.”