The Presidency on Friday declared President Goodluck Jonathan as an eternal hero and champion of democracy.
The Special Adviser to the President on
Political Affairs, Prof. Rufai Ahmed Alkali, at a press conference in
Abuja, said in spite of the glaring irregularities and inconsistencies
of the electoral process, President Jonathan threaded the path of honour
by conceding to his opponent, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari(retd.) even
before the result was formally announced.
According to Alkali, “The destinies of
all great nations in the world are greatly shaped by the behaviour,
attitude and actions of their leaders.
“The March 28 Presidential election which
has been described by both domestic and international observers as a
defining moment in the history of Nigeria has come and gone.
“It is an undisputable fact that the
saving grace of our great country in this historic election has been the
candour, conduct and comportment of President Goodluck Jonathan who has
elevated himself to the status of an eternal hero and a champion of
democracy.
“This is particularly so because in spite
of the glaring irregularities and inconsistencies of the electoral
process, President Jonathan took the unprecedented step of conceding to
his opponent, Gen. Buhari even before the result was formally
announced.”
Alkali added that President Jonathan had
always been passionate about the unity, progress and development of
Nigeria, adding that his bold step had once more strengthened the
bedrock of unity in Nigeria and had deepened democratic governance in
the country.
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