Official statement by president Jonathan after the announcement of the results of presidential election.
Fellow Nigerians,
I thank you all for turning out en-masse for the March 28 General Elections. I promised the country free and fair elections. I have kept my word. I have also expanded the space for Nigerians to participate in the democratic process. That is one legacy I will like to see endure.
Although some people have expressed mixed feelings about the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I urge those who may feel aggrieved to follow due process based on our constitution and our electoral laws, in seeking redress.
As I have always affirmed, nobody’s ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian. The unity, stability and progress of our dear country is more important than anything else.
I congratulate all Nigerians for successfully going through the process of the March 28th General Elections with the commendable enthusiasm and commitment that was demonstrated nationwide.
I also commend the Security Services for their role in ensuring that the elections were mostly peaceful and violence-free.
To my colleagues in the PDP, I thank you for your support. Today, the PDP should be celebrating rather than mourning. We have established a legacy of democratic freedom, transparency, economic growth and free and fair elections.
For the past 16 years, we have steered the country away from ethnic and regional politics. We created a Pan-Nigerian political party and brought home to our people the realities of economic development and social transformation.
Through patriotism and diligence, we have built the biggest and most patriotic party in Nigerian history. We must stand together as a party and look to the future with renewed optimism.
I thank all Nigerians once again for the great opportunity I was given to lead this country and assure you that I will continue to do my best at the helm of national affairs until the end of my tenure.
I have conveyed my personal best wishes to General Muhammadu Buhari.
May God Almighty continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
I thank you all.
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR
President,
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I am very proud of you Mr. President.
ReplyDeleteTruly you love this country, only people that can see future will know what you did to our dear Nation. My God bless you Amen.
ReplyDeleteNigeria has awaken the world with the beauty of democracy.
ReplyDeleteNow Nigerians know Nigerians know the side if the divide on which you belong. You stand for what is true. You stand for unity. You stand for justice. You stand for rule of law. Above all you believe in divinity and providence. May God bless you Mr President. May God bless the Federal REPUBLIC of NIGERIA.
ReplyDeleteYou are one in a kind sir. I see true Nigerian spirit in you...
ReplyDeleteTrue Democrat you are! RESPECT is all i have for you now and always!
ReplyDeleteAww! Mr President, you have shown that you are indeed a mature statesman. I am indeed very proud of you. Well done. It will be nice if all politicians can concede defeat gracefully. Tinubu and his segment of the APC should plrase learn from this.
ReplyDeleteThis is how to take defeat; not descend to the lowest ebb of infamy like Mr. Godsday Orubebe. Shame!!!
ReplyDeleteDear Mr. President, it won't be long before Nigerians begin to appreciate your unprecedented legacies, You are one in a million, a true Democrat and a Hero. May God Almighty continue to bless you and your family. I supported you, i still support and will continue to support you. Long live Federal Republic of Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteIfeanyi Agbo.
Almost comical....the sudden outpour of nice words directed at the president....after all the trashy insults! Now all his good qualities are obvious because he conceded defeat...
ReplyDeleteAnonymous 12:39, what future are you talking about. GEJ that looted our treasury, indebted us, ruined our economy, encouraged corruption, nothing to show for his 6 years in office. You are here talking about future. It was people like you that mislead him. O.J
ReplyDeleteCommon! What else would he has done or say? That he reject the result of a credible election he promised, supervised and controlled? Fayemi of Ekiti congratulated Fayose when he lost. So nothing special please.
ReplyDeleteHe tried all he could by manipulating all the powers within his disposal but failed. So let him rest in Otueke for life!