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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated with his friend and member of the University of Port Harcourt class ’81 alumni association, King Amalate Johnnie Turner on his coronation as the new Obanobhan III of Olei clan(King of Olei Kingdom), in the Ogbia council area of Bayelsa State.
In a message of felicitations to King Turner ,the former President described him as an experienced administrator with a reputation of honour, dignity and glorious strides.
A congratulatory letter of the ex-president made available to Newsmen by the Communication officer of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation,Mr Wealth Dickson Ominabo reads in parts: “I rejoice with the family, friends and associates of His Royal Majesty King Amalate Johnnie Turner and the entire Olei(Oloibiri Kingdom) on his coronation as the Obanobhan III of Olei (Oloibiri Kingdom).
“Your Majesty, your peaceful ascension to the Stool of Obanobhan of Olei (Oloibiri Kingdom) is a testimony of your hard work, service and dedication to the cause of our people.
Jonathan described the new monarch as an experienced administrator with a reputation of honour, dignity and glorious strides,saying he was elated by the choice of the King makers for selecting King Turner as the new king.
National Wire also reports that the second part of the congratulatory letter of the former Nigeria’s first citizen reads thus:
“I am confident that you will leverage your wealth of experience and innovative ideas to advance the cause of the people of Oloibiri Kingdom and preserve our custom, tradition and values. Your Majesty, I wish you a peaceful, stable and glorious reign. May God grant you wisdom and sustain your kingdom with peace, unity and love”.
