President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday condemned what he described as attempt by politicians and individuals to intimidate Nigerians, instigate public disorder and disaffection within some days to the governorship and state assembly polls.

Although he did not mention any particular person, the president’s warning is coming barely two days after it was reported that the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu had threatened that the Igbo people in Lagos State would all drown inside the lagoon should they fail to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode in next Saturday’s governorship election.

Jonathan who spoke through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati warned that the federal government won’t “condone any attempt to instigate a crisis in any part of the country in furtherance of personal political ambitions.

“As the nation prepares for Saturday’s governorship and State Assembly elections, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan calls on all Nigerians to remain peaceful, united and law-abiding”, Abati noted at a press briefing.

Abati said Jonathan also condemned “the undue harassment of public officials serving under his administration”, adding that the president urged all affected persons to continue to perform their lawful duties without fear.

The president, according to his spokesman, assured all Nigerians that his administration remained fully committed to national progress and the entrenchment of the best values of democracy for the good of all Nigerians.

Abati stated: “The President condemns the very unseemly attempt by some politicians, groups and individuals to intimidate others, heat up the polity and cause public disorder and disaffection in the aftermath of the Presidential and National Assembly elections.

“President Jonathan is especially concerned about the negative triumphalism that has been put on display by certain elements since March 31 which flies in the face of his personal commitment to post-election peace, unity and national stability.

“The President calls on all those, who through their actions and utterances, have been promoting divisiveness, sectionalism and ethnic hatred in the country following the outcome of the March 28 elections to cease and desist from actions that detract from the true spirit and culture of democracy envisioned by patriotic men and women of goodwill in Nigeria.”

On the harassment of public officials, he said, “President Jonathan also condemns the undue harassment of public officials serving under his administration and urges all affected persons to continue to perform their lawful duties without fear.

“The President cautions that this should be a time for the healing of political wounds in the overriding interest of national unity, stability and progress, not a time for ethnic jingoism and the settling of scores.

“He urges Nigerians to go out en-masse once again on April 11 to vote for candidates of their choice in the Governorship and State Assembly elections with the confidence that his administration will do all within its powers to ensure that they do so in peace, without threats, intimidation or violence from any quarters.”


http://leadership.ng/news/423798/guber-polls-jonathan-warns-against-intimidation-of-nigerians

When he and his wife were forming Rambo in Rivers, Bayelsa, and Ekiti States, imposing thugs as Governors, recklessly interfering with the powers of a duly elected governor, playing politics with the unbridled butchery of thousands of hapless Nigerians, and his pathetic wife constituting herself into an unmitigated political nuisance, He never deemed it fit to give us this 'Salvation Army' speech


Now that the shoe is on the other foot, GEJ has suddenly metamorphosed into Pope Jonathan Paul, preaching peace, tolerance, and fairness everywhere he goes


Yes, Nigerians understand the need for peace and fairness in the upcoming elections. ... But we don't need a chameleon like GEJ to tell us that. .. And no, APC won't act all 'fair and just', and allow blood-hounds like Fayose and Agbaje remain or get into power .....


CHANGE MUST BE TOTAL !!!

Say no to intimidation.......nice one from the agent of peace my amiable GEJ

All l know is APGA for imo state.......captain ihenacho is the best man for job

APGA for Abia.......Alex otiti is the man

APGA for Nasarawa.......labaran maku victory shall be yours

APGA onye a ha na nwanne ya
Kokoronko....chi efuo

Nice one from Mr President.

If Jonathan didn't spend the past 6 years getting high on alcohol while Fayose, Koro, Wike and Shepopotamus were running amok creating confusion we wouldn't get here.

Was he deaf dumb and mute when Arthur Eze was calling people Amala Ppl in his presence 2 years ago.

Just pack your load, Buhari would correct every misrule

Apc party should listen to Mr President and stop causing trouble in Ekiti, lagos and Rivers state

Well said, Mr. President....

#votenotfight

Hmm.....

Is Jona still a President? Things have been quiet around him lately.

Igbos are the Jews of Africa....
Any Naija State without the Igbos is dead economically....

Did the "Super hero" suddenly grew brains? Why didn't he said this when his wife made the "Stone them" statement? Let me just keep mute on Fayose, Wike, Asari, Koro, Eze etc...Let's just focus on your wife, after all charity begins at home.

buygala:
When he and his wife were forming Rambo in Rivers Bayelsa, and Ekiti States, imposing thugs as Governors, recklessly interfering with the powers of a duly elected governor, playing politics with the unbridled butchery of thousands of hapless Nigerians and his pathetic wife constituting herself into an unmitigated political nuisance, He never deemed it fit to give us this 'Salvation Army' speech


Now that the shoe is on the other foot, GEJ has suddenly metamorphosed into Pope Jonathan Paul, preaching peace, tolerance, and fairness everywhere he goes


Yes, Nigerians understand the need for peace and fairness in the upcoming elections. ... But we don't need a chameleon like GEJ to tell us that. .. And no, APC won't act all 'fair and just', and allow blood-hounds like Fayose and Agbaje remain or get into power .....

Lol... He gats to act like an elder statesman, do you want him to lose his "Super hero" title .

Honestly, I tot our President was on sabbatical all these while after the election. Now he remembers he's still the President till at least May 29th. We need him to be active now than before, no matter what. Am not his govt fan, but I think we need him now.

Doing/ saying the right thing at the wrong time... When he, his wife and his cohorts were harassing Amaechi and those they saw as enemies, where were this thoughts?? Adieu President Emeritus... It's obvious people tend to reason well and turn good when they lose power.





Have no fear; Mannylex is here

This where this man so fits well: peace and conflict resolutions, not presidency.
Scratching to hear PEJ. Its been a long while.

Ok

that's nice of him, shit!

raumdeuter:
If Jonathan didn't spend the past 6 years getting high on alcohol while Fayose, Koro, Wike and Shepopotamus were running amok creating confusion we wouldn't get here.

Was he deaf dumb and mute when Arthur Eze was calling people Amala Ppl in his presence 2 years ago.

[s]Just pack your load, Buhari would correct every misrule

[/s]Stop dreaming and typing rubbish

Now, let the battle begin

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special forces in Lagos needed.... maximum cctv on this oba guy

good

Politicians in States like Rivers, Imo and Lagos should be kept under surveillance...The way they play politics in those states is horrible

Jona

K

Let's all come together in peace and vote our choice. No candidate imposition would work.

APC for Lagos though.

Idrismusty97:
Did the "Super hero" suddenly grew brains? Why didn't he said this when his wife made the "Stone them" statement? Let me just keep mute on Fayose, Wike, Asari, Koro, Eze etc...Let's just focus on your wife, after all charity begins at home.

[size=13pt]Mind your grammar sir before you abuse someone publicly[/size]