Nineteen days after President Goodluck Jonathan was declared the winner of the presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, former vice-president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has sent him a congratulatory message.



The former VP also congratulated all elected state governors, senators, members of the House of Representatives and members of the state houses of assembly, particularly those of his own party, the Peoples Democratic Party.



Abubakar was among those who contested the party’s presidential ticket and lost to Jonathan.



According to a statement released by his media office in Abuja on Friday, he called on all elected leaders to work in earnest to deliver the much-needed democratic dividends to Nigerians.



He urged President Jonathan to use the opportunity of his election to unite the country. This, he said, would be the immediate challenge of the President-elect.



On the post-election violence in some parts of the country, the former VP said it was “unfortunate and misguided.”



He, however, advised President Jonathan to begin an urgent healing process in the entire country and within the PDP.



He noted that with the challenges of improving the quality of life of Nigerians, the President has a duty to close deep divisions and heal wounded feelings, which may be needless distractions to the challenges of governance that lies ahead.



According to Atiku, the future and unity of a nation should be uppermost in the mind of every statesman.



While extending his hands of fellowship to Jonathan, the former VP advised him to carry every section of the country along, regardless of how they may have voted during the elections.



He explained that partisan politics ended with the election of leaders and that he should focus on how to uplift the welfare of Nigerians.



He said, “It is no longer news that President Jonathan and our camp differed on matters of principle. But let no one be in doubt about our resolve to work together with him in the arduous task of economic development and nation building.”



He, however, restated that all those who might have any reservations with the outcome of the elections should avail themselves of laid down judicial processes in seeking recourse and not to resort to acts that may be inimical to national unity and stability.






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at all at all na winsh

Is this dude trying to placate gej from arresting him?

Its well with Nigeria.

kasiem:

Is this dude trying to placate gej from arresting him?

But its a fact that once you declare support for Jonathan your sins will automatically be forgiven. But if you don't, you will become a demon. (Eg: Dokpesi vs Buhari)

egift said:

But its a fact that once you declare support for Jonathan your sins will automatically be forgiven. But if you don't, you will become a demon. (Eg Buhari)

Yeah. Just imagine what it would have been like with Buhari in power. You'd need to hand him your wife to avoid execution. 

Rossikk:

egift said:

Yeah. Just imagine what it would have been like with Buhari in power. You'd need to hand him your wife to avoid execution. 

Next time don't edit my comment when you quot it. Leave it as it is and add your comment.

Jonathan: 2011 - 2015
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