by James Sambo
President Goodluck Jonathan is still talking about why he chose to concede victory to Muhammadu Buhari in the March 28 Presidential election.
He said the line of action became necessary in order to keep the country away from conflict.
Jonathan said his experience in solving problems in African countries for more than five years, made him privy to the enormity and cost of conflicts.
His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, released a statement quoting the President while receiving members of the African Ambassadors Group, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
“I believe that character matters in leadership. And it is not just about who becomes the President of a country, but somebody has to be there and the person needs the support of all to succeed. I made a choice to keep the country away from conflict.”
“I have always advised other African leaders that we will need to have a country before we can have the ambition to become Presidents. We don’t have to expose our people to deaths because we want to stay in power. Some people hold on to power, may be, for fear of the unknown.”
“I have been involved in solving many problems in African countries for more than five years and I know the enormity and cost of conflicts, especially on the citizenry. We cannot afford that in Nigeria.”
“If we were to have a political conflict in Nigeria, I am not sure the sub-region will be able to accommodate our citizens. My commitment is to always put the country before my personal ambition and that is what I have demonstrated.”
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