President Goodluck Jonathan has defended his decision to concede defeat to Muhammadu Buhari in the March 28 election, saying he was concerned about allowing his personal ambition scuttle a democratic system he helped nurtured, with the likely consequence of a “collective tragedy”.
Mr. Jonathan said Thursday that he needed to check his ambition, as the consequences of not doing so may have been dire not only for Nigeria, but Africa.

The president made the remarks during separate meetings with the new ambassadors of France, Senegal and Ethiopia. He was responding to commendations for his decision to promptly accept defeat after it became clear Mr. Buhari had won the polls.

“Democracy has to be nurtured to grow. Strong democratic institutions are the backbone and future of our democracy. They must be protected and nurtured. As for me, as a matter of principle, it is always the nation first,” Mr. Jonathan said.
“You need to have a nation before you can have an ambition. It should always be the nation first. You don’t have to scuttle national progress for personal ambition.

“Since I assumed duty, I have been involved in quelling political crisis in some African countries and I know what they passed through and what some are still going through. If you scuttle a system for personal ambition, it becomes a collective tragedy,’’ President Jonathan declared.
Mr. Jonathan urged world leaders and international institutions to give their fullest possible support to the incoming administration of Buhari.
He also called on all Nigerians to do their utmost best to help the incoming president succeed in leading the country to greater heights of accomplishment.

The president appealed for patience, understanding and cooperation, which, he said, Mr. Buhari will need to move the country forward to greater, peace, security and progress.

Speaking with the new French ambassador, Denis Guaer, President Jonathan urged France to extend the support and assistance it gave to his administration to Mr. Buhari’s government.
“President Francois Hollande was our guest in Nigeria during the celebration of Nigeria’s centenary. He has been very supportive of the country in the fight against terrorism. I expect that the same warmth and goodwill will be extended to the incoming government. I expect that France will continue to work with the new administration, especially on issues of terrorism.

“The United Nations has been supportive as well. Our troops, supported by regional forces, have done very well in fighting the terrorists in recent times. What we need now is support to help our people get back their lives,’’ he said.

The ambassadors commended President Jonathan for setting a record of humility, patriotism and courage in safeguarding the democratic process in Nigeria and Africa.

“Nigeria is not only an economic power in the world today, but also a great democratic example. And it is all by your effort, Mr. President. The last elections and your response was truly a great achievement and you will always be remembered for it,” the French ambassador told the President.

Mr. Guaer, the new Ambassador of Senegal, Baboucar Sambe, and the new Ambassador of Ethiopia, Samia Zekaria Gutu, who were at the Presidential Villa to present their letters of credence to President Jonathan, also assured him that they will do their best to strengthen relations between Nigeria and their countries during their tenure.


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Raabbish!


Chai! Children of anger are just quoting me and insulting their fadas!

These simpletons expect so little from their leaders and if they do dat little, they shower these mediocre leaders of theirs with encomiums.

Should or could GEJ have done otherwise than concede defeat? Noooo!

So why all these stories of martyrdom or heroism?

A day is coming when Nigerians would wish GEJ had won this election. CHANGE MY FOOT

andresia:
Raabbish!

fooooooooool

andresia:
Raabbish!


Chai! Children of anger are just quoting me and insulting their fadas!

These simpletons expect so little from their leaders and if they do dat little, they shower these mediocre leaders of theirs with encomiums.

Should or could GEJ have done otherwise than concede defeat? Noooo!

So why all these stories of martyrdom or heroism?

The way you guys painted jonathan. That he is a fruad, he is coRrupt, he is power drunk, he willnt let go of the power, he will rig, he will make sure buhari government is ungovernabe, he will rather set nigeria on fire than to lose the seat, he is wicked, he will never concede defeat..........so many more
Jothan just vindicatEd himself and made you guys silly allegation to be false now the world has realize he was innocent but one propaganda party willnt make the world see it







...Mumu ...

Well said GEJ. U are a perfect example of a gud and working democratic govt. . .

GEJ

absolutely

You conceded after you exploited every crook means and they all failed. ***Modified ***

To all those quoting and insulting me for my comment, I care less and will not be tempted to respond with insults. If you can't air your views without passing insults, it shows the kind of upbringing you had.

[size=16pt]Oga, you conceded because you LOST!!

End of story. Start packing your load to Otuoke!![/size]

Sore loser...
Lost due to greed for power...
Lost due to incompetence in tackling insecurity, economic woes and weak leadership.
Lost to a supreme candidate
Lost to poor campaigns
Lost to cluelessness on issues relating to corruption and impunity.
Lost to numerical strength in opposition.
Lost for postponing the election by 6 weeks.
Lost due to poor campaign teams.
Lost due to spouse control and influence on your personhood over affairs of the country.
Lost due to his inability to power our homes effectively in the last six years...nonsense

Ok

Jonathan going! Going!! Gone!!!

GEJ my HERO! FAYOSE my ROLE MODEL!!

temitemi1:
GEJ my HERO! FAYOSE my ROLE MODEL!!

Asari Dokubo your godfather..

Keneking:
Sore loser...
Lost due to greed for power...
Lost due to incompetence in tackling insecurity, economic woes and weak leadership.
Lost to a supreme candidate
Lost to poor campaigns
Lost to cluelessness on issues relating to corruption and impunity.
Lost to numerical strength in opposition.
Lost for postponing the election by 6 weeks.
Lost due to poor campaign teams.
Lost due to spouse control and influence on your personhood over affairs of the country.

Are you perfect?

Deceive those u can but not me.
U are nurturing democracy but used d military to rig in ekiti governor,Fayose.
-U are nurturing democracy but used wike and your wife to scuttle free/fair elections in Rivers; delta,Akwa Ibom and any place u could find thugs and d military willing to do your bidding.
U are nurturing democracy but tried all u cud using cronies to scuttle d card reader.
Discerning minds know your game and its this simple:for people to have a soft spot for you when your atrocities and your brazen rape of Nigeria starts being revealed when you leave office.

Non of my Business

6yrs u took us for granted, u forgot d masses n was busy empowering militants, ebele now see ur life. 'no body life is worth my ambition' yet atlest 14 people died in rivers state in d jux concluded election, all tnx to u n ur wife. So go ahead wit ur lies if u'r lucky u jux mite start believing them. #clueless

Nonsense!!!

You sit for SSCE and make F9 parallel, you accept the result and automatically become a candidate for the Nobel peace prize.

Your house rent expires, you move out almost immediately and automatically become a candidate for the Nobel peace prize.

You lost an election, whether you concede defeat or not you must leave by May 29th. Anything else is bunkum.

Jonadunce is eternally foolish.

Mtscheeeew

garrix8:
Nonsense!!!

You sit for SSCE and make F9 parallel, you accept the result and automatically become a candidate for the Nobel peace prize.

Your house rent expires, you move out almost immediately and automatically become a candidate for the Nobel peace prize.

You lost an election, whether you concede defeat or not you must leave by May 29th. Anything else is bunkum.

Jonadunce is eternally foolish.

Mtscheeeew

It's funny you are using SSCE in your example. We all are aware that Buhari is a certificateless senile dictator who can't even remember his VPs name .

Story, story, story!!!
Gatanan gatanan ku
Alor, alor o, alor
Wetin be igbo people own again? I don forget

ShowYourCertificate:
It's funny you are using SSCE in your example. We all are aware that Buhari is a certificateless senile dictator who can't even remember his VPs name .

Did you just return from Congo?

thepatroit:

Did you just return from Congo?

Yes o, my brother. My search for Buhari's certificate had to take me there

ShowYourCertificate:
Yes o, my brother. My search for Buhari's certificate had to take me there

Hahaha! Waste of resources like your out-going oga at the top. It was in the military's a.s.s since

U shld hav tried not to concede defeat and see what await u.
Nonsense talk.

Jona fare well,, you have achieved what Amechi mighty struggle yet not sure of making it

I don't know why e dey pain people whenever the president opens his mouth to defend his noble action.
the puppet Buhari cant do such gesture for the collective good of the people.

God bless u GEJ

haters go die if u wish.

more respect to GEJ

Nice

Nice.