Post election violence unnecessary, says Jonathan

Details: Category: April 2011 Polls; Published on Tuesday, 19 April 2011 08:20; Written by Admin; Hits: 1945

President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed for calm following yesterday’s sporadic post election violence in some states over alleged rigging of the just concluded presidential elections in his favour by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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The President, in a statement personally signed by him, called on all political leaders especially presidential candidates of the opposition parties to appeal to their supporters to stop further violence in the interest of stability, peace and well being of the country.

Jonathan said, “I have received with great sadness the news of sporadic unrest in some parts of the country which are not unconnected with last Saturday’s elections. I appeal to those involved to stop this unnecessary and avoidable conduct, more so at this point in time when a lot of sacrifice has been made by all the citizens of this great country in ensuring the conduct of free and fair elections.

“All of us are further encouraged by the comments of the independent election monitors and observers both domestic and international on how transparent and credible the elections have been so far.

“Therefore, it is with the deepest sense of responsibility that I call on all our political leaders especially the contestants to appeal to their supporters to stop further violence in the interest of stability, peace and well being of this great country. We must not allow for the loss of any life and as I have always said, no one’s political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian.