Former Nigeria's President, Goodluck Jonathan, has begged politicians in the country not to allow their ambitions set Nigeria on fire, but should put the nation first in their political pursuits.
Speaking at a one-day peace conference organised by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) in Abuja, recently, the former president reminded politicians that the world was watching Nigeria, adding that all efforts must be made to make the general polls violent-free.
Speaking on the theme: “Peaceful Elections and National Development”, Jonathan called on INEC and security agencies to be professional in the discharge of their responsibilities before, during and after the elections.
He warned of dire implications for Africa should the elections go wrong, stating that as part of his commitment to deepening democracy in Nigeria and the African continent, the foundation would continue to explore avenues to encourage African leaders on the virtues of service and sacrifice.
“For democracy to endure and be productive on the continent, African politicians and other stakeholders must realise that true heroes of leadership are not those whose desperation to impose their will endangers society, but those who have the humility to subjugate their personal ambitions to the collective interest of their nation,” he said.
“We are convinced that anyone, either in government or outside government, who truly loves Nigeria, will not want to play the role of the villain by lending his support to any action that instigates crises,” he said
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