Statement by President Jonathan on presidential election 2015

Official statement by president Jonathan after the announcement of the results of presidential election

Fellow Nigerians,

I thank you all for turning out
en-masse for the March 28
General Elections. I promised
the country free and fair
elections. I have kept my word.
I have also expanded the space
for Nigerians to participate in
the democratic process. That is
one legacy I will like to see
endure.

Although some people have
expressed mixed feelings about
the results announced by the
Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC), I urge
those who may feel aggrieved
to follow due process based on
our constitution and our
electoral laws, in seeking
redress.

As I have always affirmed, nobody’s ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian. The unity,
stability and progress of our dear country is more important than anything else.

I congratulate all Nigerians for successfully going through the process of the March 28th
General Elections with the commendable enthusiasm and commitment that was
demonstrated nationwide.

I also commend the Security Services for their role in ensuring that the elections were mostly peaceful and violence-free.
To my colleagues in the PDP, I thank you for your support.

Today, the PDP should be
celebrating rather than mourning. We have established a legacy of democratic freedom, transparency, economic growth and free and
fair elections.

For the past 16 years, we have steered the country away from ethnic and regional politics. We created a Pan-Nigerian political
party and brought home to our people the realities of economic development and social
transformation.

Through patriotism and diligence, we have built the biggest and most patriotic party in Nigerian history. We must stand together as
a party and look to the future with renewed optimism.

I thank all Nigerians once again for the great opportunity I was given to lead this country and assure you that I will continue to do my
best at the helm of national affairs until the end of my tenure.

I have conveyed my personal best wishes to General Muhammadu Buhari.

May God Almighty continue to bless the
Federal Republic of Nigeria. I thank you all.

Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR
President,

Federal Republic of Nigeria
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