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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to prioritise patriotism, unity and peace as they make their choices at the polls in 2023.

Jonathan in a goodwill message personally signed by him in Abuja to mark the  2022 independence day, said that the  anniversary came at a time the nation was preparing for its  general elections.


“Fellow Nigerians, our anniversary this year comes at a time our nation is preparing for general elections.

“It is a critical moment for us all. The elections provide another opportunity for our citizens to demonstrate our faith in the greatness of our nation. Let us be patriotic in the choices we make,” Jonathan said.

He urged Nigerians to prioritise the unity and peace of our country in our campaigns, and through the choices we would make  at the polls in 2023.

“Ours is a great nation with boundless possibilities. Let us work in unity, live in peace, promote justice, and accommodate each other.

“That way, we shall build an inclusive and cohesive society where everyone is happy, safe, and proud of his country.”

The former president extended his compliments to Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 62nd independence anniversary

Jonathan said that the event offered Nigerians a chance to reflect on the experience of nationhood and the prospect of progress and greatness, adding that the people had been steadfast in patriotism in challenging times.

“Today, we mark another anniversary of our independence from the grip of colonialism. We reflect on the promises of freedom, hope, peace, and unity that comes with independence.

“Sixty-two years into this journey, we have every cause to reflect on the experience of our nationhood, the prospect of our greatness and how to surmount the challenges that limit our progress as a nation.

“As a country, we have made significant impacts on the global stage in sports, arts, music, and academia.

“Our citizens have asserted themselves as people with strength, courage, and honour in different spheres.

“We have remained steadfast in patriotism in challenging times of our nationhood, demonstrated faith in moments of doubt, displayed resilience in times of adversity, and pursued peace when our unity was threatened.”




https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/nigeria62-jonathan-sues-for-peace-unity/

GEJ the cool headed guy!!

Peace without justice only exists in the graveyards.
Someone should educate the naive Jonathan on this..

THE PRESIDENCY, THE NASS AND THE 36 CONSTITUTIONAL STATE ASSEMBLIES SHOULD SCRAP THE AUTOCRATIC EXCLUSIVE LIST AND RETURN FULL AUTONOMY OF POLICE INTERNAL SOCIAL SECURITY, RESOURCES ECONOMIC SECURITY AND ELECTIONS POLITICAL SECURITY TO OUR 36 CONSTITUTIONAL STATES NOW AND WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY.
GEJ SHOULD PLEASE ADVISE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON THESE.

treesun:
You are still angry with an innocent man!

Jonathan is not totally innocent of the tragedy that we have found ourselves in todays Nigeria. His naivety and extremely simplicitic impressions of power led us all to this part. As the former president and commander in chief, he had all the security briefings that should have warned him of the dangers of allowing a wayward religious and ethnic irredentist like Buhari to hyjack power. His oaths of office demands that he acts decisively! Folks warned him to stop Buhari and the responsibility of power demands making concrete sacrifices in such dicey moments to protect not just the state but your people.

But what did Jonathan do? He allowed himself to be stampeded out of power , all in a bid to be seen as international statesman! What a joke! Today he's busy going from one country to the other making speaches and supervising elections, while Nigerians die in their tens of thousands from Buharis incompetence. He said that "no life should be lost because of his ambitions", but thousands of lives have now been lost because of his lack of desicive actions and abdication of leadership at a very critical period for the country. Jonathan had many good reasons to stop Buhari. From his certificate mess, to his threats to spill blood in other to win. But he did nothing. That's why we're where we are today.

The man of peace!

DOTian:
Jonathan is not totally innocent of the tragedy that we have found ourselves in todays Nigeria. His naivety and extremely simplicitic impressions of power led us all to this part. As the former president and commander in chief, he had all the security briefings that should have warned him of the dangers of allowing a wayward religious and ethnic irredentist like Buhari to hyjack power. His oaths of office demands that he acts decisively! Folks warned him to stop Buhari and the responsibility of power demands making concrete sacrifices in such dicey moments to protect not just the state but your people.

But what did Jonathan do? He allowed himself to be stampeded out of power , all in a bid to be seen as international statesman! What a joke! Today he's busy going from one country to the other making speaches and supervising elections, while Nigerians die in their tens of thousands from Buharis incompetence. He said that "no life should be lost because of his ambitions", but thousands of lives have now been lost because of his lack of desicive actions and abdication of leadership at a very critical period for the country. Jonathan had many good reasons to stop Buhari. From his certificate mess, to his threats to spill blood in other to win. But he did nothing. That's why we're where we are today.

Because you believed more in lies and propaganda!