Photospeak: Jonathan says goodbye

Photospeak: Jonathan says goodbye

Friday, May 29, 2015 2:53 pm

An era ends, a new one begins. An old old president goes, another comes in.
It is the lesson of life for Nigeria’s former leader, President Goodluck Jonathan, as he takes his bow out of Aso Villa, back to his rustic village of Otuoke, Bayelsa state.
We capture some of the memorable shots of his last moments in office.

Jonathan waves to domestic staff at Aso Rock before leaving for the Eagle Square where President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn-in

Jonathan waves to domestic staff at Aso Rock before leaving for the Eagle Square where President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn-in

Nigeria's service chiefs salute Jonathan: at the Eagle Square ceremony in Abuja

Nigeria’s service chiefs salute Jonathan: at the Eagle Square ceremony in Abuja

Jonathan with Buhari: The old and the new at Buhari's swearing-in ceremony

Jonathan with Buhari: The old and the new at Buhari’s swearing-in ceremony

Goodluck Jonathan, Patience leave for Otuoke, where a grand reception awaits the former Nigerian leader. The Nation photo

Goodluck Jonathan, Patience leave for Otuoke, where a grand reception awaits the former Nigerian leader. The Nation photo

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