MY TRANSITION HOUR BY GOODLUCK JONATHAN - A REVIEW

The book contained twelve chapters in which the author took us down the Nigerian political history to enable us to understand the political dynamics he was about to discuss. The political stalemate which has to do with amalgamation of Northern, Southern protectorates and the Lagos colony that encompasses multiplicity of ethnic groups and cultures merging as one nation. President Goodluck Jonathan lamented on this juncture by saying; “If there was ever a single recipe for discord, none could rival the ingenuity of the Nigeria’s chef”. Decision points in two chapters discussed when and how he made tough decisions for the betterment of the state even when it had to do with him sacrificing his throne. He further narrated how the entire world responded with accolades towards such peaceful gesture. He further talked about the fight against corruption and the blame game associated with it. The women behind the president, his mother and of course his wife, Mama Peace and how she got the title ...