The former president clocked 61 on November 20

The former president clocked 61 on November 20 and woke up to the cheering of family and friends at his Abuja residence

- Photos from the special ceremony are now making waves online

Freshmusicy.i. earlier shared special messages from the Senate president, Bukola Saraki, former governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko, Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal, Governor of Gombe state, Ibrahim Dankwambo and Delta state governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa directed to Goodluck Jonathan as he clocked 61 on November 20.

The former president also got a surprise birthday party hosted by family and friends at his Abuja residence. The ceremony was filled with his family members and close pals including former first lady, Patient Jonathan, who posed with him in the trending birthday photos.

The photos from the vibrant ceremony have been making waves online as several scores of Nigerians felicitate with the man who many have described as true democratic leader of our time.