Why I Conceded Defeat To Buhari In 2015 – Goodluck Jonathan

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has revealed that he was not forced by anybody, whether within the country or abroad, to concede defeat to Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 elections.

Jonathan explained that his decision was purely because of personal principles and his belief that his ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigeria.

He said this at Bingham University in Nasarawa State, where he and another former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, were conferred with honorary doctorate degrees.

He said: “It is my belief that no one’s political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian. And I am fulfilled knowing that my conceding while the votes were still being compiled, which was born out of my personal principles and convictions, is generating positive impact in other nations. Let me make it clear, that I was not persuaded to do so by anyone within or outside the country. I know it was the right thing to do.

“My mantra ‘my ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian’ is my vow. It was not just a political slogan. One of the reason I convened the 2014 National Conference was to come up with a polity devoid of tension and crisis. A polity that will bring unity to this country. A polity that will not divide us along tribal, ethnic or religious lines.”

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Posted: at 17-12-2016 10:30 PM (7 years ago) | Hero

Buhari cow

Posted: at 17-12-2016 10:49 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Love dis man

Posted: at 17-12-2016 11:15 PM (7 years ago) | Hero

oga jona abeg go, ur now a history

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Posted: at 17-12-2016 11:32 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

2019 WILL DETERMINE THE STATE OF NIGERIA. AS A COUNTRY..

Posted: at 18-12-2016 12:22 AM (7 years ago) | Upcoming

Ok,let see wat will happen when your successor (Buhari) will loose election anytime if he will humbly accept defeat?

Posted: at 18-12-2016 06:42 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Infact, I am Still Doffing My Hat For You Uptil Today Foe Allowing Peace To Reign!

Posted: at 18-12-2016 07:40 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

The truth is not told yet!! Sir, there were threats made by the Northern Caliphate regarding the election, and what would become of the country if they lost. You did the right thing, but the threats were part of the consideration; because, you won the election outright then surprisingly conceded to Buhari. The decision saved dire consequences which may or may not have outweighed the suffering people are subjected to under Buhari's watch.   

Posted: at 18-12-2016 02:34 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

u didnt make a mistake with that decision of conceding to that mallam, its the electorate that made the biggest mistake in the history of voting

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Posted: at 18-12-2016 08:45 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero

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Posted: at 28-12-2016 03:23 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero