Text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s broadcast Friday, ahead of presidential and National Assembly elections on Saturday, March 28.


Dear Compatriots,

1. As we prepare to go to the polls tomorrow, I have come before you this morning to express my immense appreciation for the opportunity you
gave me to lead this great nation of ours in the past four years.

2. I also wish to place on record, once again, my sincere gratitude for the support you have given my
administration without which the significant progress we have made in recent years would not have been possible.

3. In spite of the many challenges we have had to contend with since 1999, our present democratic dispensation continues to endure and grow stronger in keeping with the yearnings and aspirations of our people.

4. We have all worked very hard to nurture and strengthen our democratic institutions and promote the good governance practices which they were
designed to deliver for the better well- being of our people.

5. I believe I can say without fear of contradiction that we all clearly cherish the democracy we now have and will never willingly give it up for any other
form of governance.

6. This much-cherished democracy of ours is about to be put to the test once again.

7. I urge you all to troop out en-masse to peacefully perform your civic duty of voting for leaders of your choice tomorrow.

8. As we do so, let us all – political party leaders, contestants, party members, party agents, supporters and ordinary voters alike, be very
conscious of the fact that the eyes of the entire world are on us.

9. We must therefore comport ourselves in a manner that will further strengthen our democracy and consolidate our place in the comity of truly democratic nations.

10. I made a commitment on assumption of office
to progressively deliver freer, fairer and more
credible elections in our country. In keeping with
that commitment, the Federal Government has
given the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) all necessary support to ensure
that it conducts very successful elections tomorrow
and on April 11.

11. We have all been assured that INEC is fully ready for the elections. I believe that we can all
trust that they are certainly more ready now than
they may have been before security issues and
other concerns necessitated a re-scheduling of the
dates for the 2015 general elections.

12. As an administration, we welcome the fact that
millions of Nigerians who were yet to receive their
Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) as at February 14,
and would therefore have been unfairly disenfranchised if the polls had gone ahead on that
date, have seized the opportunity of the re-
scheduling to collect their cards and can now
exercise their right to vote tomorrow.

13. We are also glad that our gallant Armed Forces
have successfully stemmed the seizure of Nigerian
territories in the North-East by the terrorist group,
Boko Haram.

14. They have recaptured most of the communities
and territories formerly occupied by the insurgents,
making it possible for thousands of internally-
displaced Nigerians to begin returning to their
homes and communities.

15. I heartily commend the very courageous men
and women of our Armed Forces for the immense
sacrifices which they continue to make in defending
the nation and protecting its citizens.

16. I also thank all Nigerians for keeping faith with
us over the past six weeks.

17. I call on all political parties and politicians in the
country to allow the free, unfettered will of our
people to be expressed without any hindrance in
the coming elections in keeping with the hallowed
principles and tenets of democratic governance
which we all profess.

18. The will of the people freely expressed through
the ballot is the bedrock of all democracies and ours
cannot be an exception.

19. Let us all therefore be prepared, as true
democrats, to graciously accept the outcome of the
elections as the rightful choice of our people from
whom all political powers in our democracy must
emanate.

20. My administration has done its utmost best in
the past four years to deliver on our promise to
positively transform our country.

21. Tomorrow’s election is another very important
milestone as we continue our march towards the
fulfillment of our God-given potential for greatness.

22. The election offers us another opportunity to
empower leaders of our choice once again, and to
show the world that genuine democracy is alive and
well in our beloved nation.

23. I will like to restate my belief that no political
ambition can justify violence or the shedding of the
blood of our people.

24. I reaffirm once again, my personal preparedness
to ensure fair play during the elections and to
deploy the resources and institutions of state only
in the manner prescribed by our laws.

25. Let me warn, however, that as President,
Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, I am
under oath to protect the lives of all Nigerians and
the security of our country at all times. I will never
abdicate my responsibilities in that regard.

26. Democracy allows dissent. It encourages
differences and even fervent disagreements. But
elections must never be mistaken for war or an
opportunity to set fellow citizens against each other
and tear our beloved nation apart.

27. Those who may harbor any intentions of testing
our will by unleashing violence during the elections
in order to advance their political ambitions should
think again as all necessary measures have been
put in place to ensure that any persons who breach
the peace or cause public disorder during or after
the elections are speedily apprehended and
summarily dealt with according to our laws.

28. The nation’s security agencies are also fully
prepared and ready to deal decisively with any
group or persons who attempt to disrupt the
peaceful conduct of the elections or cause any form
of public disorder.

29. Our dear country, Nigeria is the largest
democracy amongst black nations of the world. We
are a nation of great accomplishments, with a proud
history of evolving affinities.

30. Let us go out tomorrow to vote peacefully and
set a fitting example of political maturity for other
emerging democracies to follow.

31. I wish you all and our dear nation, very peaceful
and successful elections.

32. May God Almighty continue to bless the Federal
Republic of Nigeria.

33. I thank you all.



Cc: lalasticlala, seun !

Source:
www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/179226-jonathan-says-elections-must-be-peaceful-warns-against-violence.html

God bless GEJ. Meanwhile its sai Baba tomorrow.

Stories for the gods.

Oghenebuhari for 2morow

wakacome:
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Na only u waka come? Mr wakacome! Lolz

Numbers 25, 27 and 30 are my favourites! Hmmnnn March 28 come quickly..........God bless Jonathan.

ELECTION 2015
INEC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
DATE: SATURDAY, 28 MARCH, 2015
TICKET: PVC
KICK OFF: 10:AM
VENUE: ESTADIO DE POLLING BOOT
CAPACITY: 68MILLION
REFEREE: ATTAHIRU JEGA
ASST. REFEREE: JOHN MOMOH, WOLE SOYINKA
CLUBS: PDP FC VS APC FC
DEFENDING CHAMPION: PDP FC

PDP FC FORMATION: 5 3 2
As defending champion; that is their defending formation in the bid to keep the title.

LINE UP:
Patience Jonathan – GK

DEFENCE:
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala
David Mark
Edwin Clark
Godswill Akpabio
Ayo Fayose- Yellow card(1)

MIDFIELDER
Adamu Muazu
Gabriel Suswan
Olusegun Mimiko

STRIKER
Namadi Sambo
Goodluck Jonathan - C

SUBS:
Fani Kayode - Yellow Card(1)
Doyin Okupe (Alias: Papa Ajasco)
Alison Maduekwe
Musiliu Obanikoro
Reuben Abati

COACH - Asari Dokubo


APC FC FORMATION: 4:3:3
They employ a diamond formation with attacking options and prolific strikers leading the attack.

LINE UP:
Rotimi Amaechi - GK

DEFENCE:
Bola Tinubu
Raji Fashola
Rochas Okorocha
John Oyegun

MIDFIELDER:
Abubakar Atiku - On Loan from PDP FC
Aminu Tambuwal - On Loan from PDP FC
Bisi Akande

STRIKER
Adams Oshiomole - Winger
Yemi Osinbajo - On Loan from Redeemed FC
Muhammadu Buhari - C

SUBS:
Kayode Fayemi
Alhaji Lai Mohammed
Rauf Aregbesola
Abike Dabiri
Dr. Bukola Saraki

COACH - Chief Olusegun Obasanjo - Former PDP FC player

Match Commissioner: EU Election Monitoring Group and Observers.

Predict the score correctly and win a trip to Wonderland in Borno State.

Let me warn, however, that as President,
Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, I
am
under oath to protect the lives of all
Nigerians and
the security of our country at all times. I will
never
abdicate my responsibilities in that regard. Oga jona i smell intimidation in these words of urs

I love you sir! Nigerians love you!! we will show our love by voting for you tomorrow!!!

This plenty stories from Oga Jona just tire me.... pls sir, talk less & act more. We need action(s)!!! Na GMB we want, a man of great valour, vigour, strengt, action, tough & highly disciplined!!!!!

Such a peaceful,even if you have just one vote be rest assured that it's my vote. I love you so much.

Jonathan all the way.......