President Goodluck Jonathan on
Thursday said despite the violence
currently being experienced in parts
of the country, the 2015 general
elections would be peaceful and
transparent.
He said the peaceful nature of the
election would surprise the world.
Jonathan made the promise on
Thursday evening when members of
the diplomatic corps, some senators,
ministers and former government
officials joined him for the breaking
of Ramadan fast at the Presidential
Villa, Abuja.
The President said, “I know that one
thing that is dear to your hearts is
what the elections in this country will
look like next year.
“But let me use this unique
opportunity to reassure you and I am
conveying this to my brothers, your
heads of government, that our
elections next year will be free and
fair.
“It will be very peaceful in nature
that will even surprise the whole
world.
”Jonathan said with ugly incidents
globally, there was need for constant
prayers for divine intervention.
He regretted that more members of
the society were choosing the wrong
path and were being used by evil
forces to wreak havoc.
“Let us take the opportunity of this
season to ask Allah to forgive them
and guide them back to the path of
righteousness and holiness.
“I request Your Excellencies and all
Muslims and Christians that, as you
pray this period, especially during
the night of Majesty, we pray for
peace and security to reign
throughout the world.
“Let us also pray for Allah to guide
our leaders and grant them good
health and wisdom to work for the
progress of their respective
countries,” the President
added.
Jonathan’s guests had on
arrival at the Presidential Villa had a
special prayer session in the Villa
Mosque before moving into the new
Presidential Banquet Hall to break
their fast with the President.
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