President Goodluck Jonathan has assured that
the 2015 general elections would be peaceful
and transparent despite the violence currently
ravaging some parts of the country.
Jonathan
said the peaceful nature of the election would
surprise the world. The President spoke on
Thursday evening when members of the
Diplomatic Corps, some senators, ministers
and former government officials joined him
for the breaking of Ramadan fast at the
Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He said:
“I know that one thing that is dear to
your hearts is what the elections in this
country will look like next year.
“But let
me use this unique opportunity to
reassure you and I am conveying this to
my brothers, your heads of government,
that our elections next year will be free
and fair. It will be peaceful in nature
that will even surprise the whole world.”
Jonathan said with ugly incidents
globally, there was need for constant
prayers for divine intervention. The
President, however, regretted that some
members of the society had chosen the
wrong path and were being used by evil
forces to wreak havoc. Let us take the
opportunity of this season to ask Allah
to forgive them and guide them back to
the path of righteousness and holiness. I
request Your Excellencies and all
Muslims and Christians that, as you pray
this period, especially during the Night
of Majesty, we pray for peace and
security to reign throughout the world.
Let us also pray for Allah to guide our
leaders and grant them good health and
wisdom to work for the progress of
their respective countries.”
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