President Bola Ahmed Tinubu don join world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and ex-President Joe Biden, to mourn the death of legendary civil rights leader, Jesse Jackson Sr., wey die for age 84.
Dem describe Reverend Jesse Jackson as big force for civil rights, strong moral voice and one of America greatest patriots, wey fight injustice and inspire freedom struggle not only for US but across the world.
Jackson born October 8, 1941, for Greenville, South Carolina. E rise to fame during the 1960s civil rights movement and work closely with late Martin Luther King Jr. under the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), where dem lead protests for voting rights, racial equality and economic justice.
After Dr. King assassination for 1968, Jackson continue the struggle and later form the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, organisation wey focus on social justice, political power and economic inclusion for Black people and other marginalised groups.
Announcing im death, im family talk say Jackson die peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by family members. Dem say im life na tireless fight for justice, equality and human dignity, from im presidential campaigns to mobilising millions of voters.
“He Be Servant-Leader” — Tinubu
For statement wey President Tinubu personally sign, e describe Jesse Jackson as servant-leader wey help shape global fight against racism and injustice.
Tinubu recall say as student for Chicago in the 1970s, e witness Jackson activism first-hand. According to am, Jackson help lay foundation wey later make it possible for Barack Obama become first Black US president.
The Nigerian president also praise Jackson strong connection to Africa, especially im role in the fight against apartheid and support for release of Nelson Mandela.
“Force of Nature” — Trump
President Donald Trump describe Jackson as “force of nature” and man wey sabi relate with people across political lines.
Trump, writing on im Truth Social account, say Jackson na im friend and recall how e once provide office space for the Rainbow PUSH Coalition for New York. E send condolences to Jackson family.
“Determined and Tenacious” — Biden
Former President Joe Biden call Jackson “man of God and of the people.” For post on X, Biden say Jackson dedicate im life to redeeming the soul of America and pushing the country towards justice and equality.
Biden and im wife Jill extend condolences to Jackson family and members of Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
“One of America Greatest Patriots” — Harris
Kamala Harris describe Jesse Jackson as one of America greatest patriots. She recall how she proudly support im presidential campaign as young law student in the 1980s.
According to Harris, Jackson life work na about lifting working people, building community and strengthening democracy.
Civil Rights Leaders React
Veteran activist Al Sharpton say Jackson change America and the world, adding say e teach young people from broken homes say dem still get strong spirit.
Other tributes come from Senator Raphael Warnock, Pete Buttigieg, Stacey Abrams and Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., all praising Jackson courage, sacrifice and lifelong commitment to justice.
As tributes continue pour in, many agree say Jesse Jackson legacy go remain symbol of hope, resistance and equality for generations to come.
