“His colleagues admitted that he is a detribalised leader. He is the kind of man the nation needs now," Jonathan said.
Goodluck Jonathan, Nigera's immediate past President, has endorsed David Mark, a former Senate President and presidential aspirant seeking to run for President in 2019.
Jonathan said this on Monday when he hosted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant in his Yenogoa residence.
He said: “As President of Nigeria, I worked harmoniously with Mark as President of the Senate. He demonstrated patriotism and loyalty to his fatherland.
“Staying together is what everyone desires as the global community respects and values us because of our size and population.
“His colleagues admitted that he is a detribalised leader. He is the kind of man the nation needs now.”
According to Jonathan, it would take a man with strength of character and clear conscience like Mark to rebuild and foster unity in Nigeria in 2019.
He said beyond dwindling economy and worsening insecurity, the major problem the next President would face was the challenge of uniting the country and giving every section a sense of belonging.
Speaking during the visit, Mark said Nigerians now know the difference between the former and present administrations.
He said he possessed the experience, knowledge and skill to bring the nation out of the social and economic malaise within two years if elected.
Earlier, Zainab Kure, Director General of David Mark Campaign Organisation, commended Jonathan for his leadership quality and sacrifices he made to keep the nation united.