Senate President, David Mark, said on Tuesday that the decision of President Goodluck Jonathan to concede defeat in the 2015 Presidential election saved Nigeria from crisis and catastrophe.
Mark, who stated this while welcoming back his colleagues to the chamber after the Easter break and the 2015 General Elections, therefore, urged all politicians to emulate the spirit of sportsmanship exhibited by the nation’s president.
Jonathan’s action, according to Mark, did not only save Nigeria from a
possible crisis and catastrophe, but also added value to the
consolidation of democracy in the country.
He also said the current development in the country had raised the benchmark for peaceful democratic transition and consequently set a new democratic template in Africa hitherto notorious for its infamous sit-tight leaders.
The senate president also commended the president-elect for extending a hand of fellowship to Jonathan and his team through conciliatory statements that further re-inforced the unity and peace of the country.
He commended Nigerians for their comportment before, during and after the elections stressing that by their action, “we have proved to the world that Nigeria has laid a solid foundation for democracy to thrive.”
He expressed satisfaction that Nigerians hearkened to the persistent appeals from the senate for a peaceful and violence-free election.
The outcome of the elections, he said, “have greatly disappointed doomsday prophets who predicted disaster and even a possible break up of our country.”
He said, “I consider it imperative at this point to share my thought with you. The beauty of every contest is in participating. Sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. It is the same with every election.
“Whichever way it goes, as long as it reflects the wishes of the people and it is in the best interest of Nigeria and Nigerians, we must learn to accept the outcome in good faith.
He also said the current development in the country had raised the benchmark for peaceful democratic transition and consequently set a new democratic template in Africa hitherto notorious for its infamous sit-tight leaders.
The senate president also commended the president-elect for extending a hand of fellowship to Jonathan and his team through conciliatory statements that further re-inforced the unity and peace of the country.
He commended Nigerians for their comportment before, during and after the elections stressing that by their action, “we have proved to the world that Nigeria has laid a solid foundation for democracy to thrive.”
He expressed satisfaction that Nigerians hearkened to the persistent appeals from the senate for a peaceful and violence-free election.
The outcome of the elections, he said, “have greatly disappointed doomsday prophets who predicted disaster and even a possible break up of our country.”
He said, “I consider it imperative at this point to share my thought with you. The beauty of every contest is in participating. Sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. It is the same with every election.
“Whichever way it goes, as long as it reflects the wishes of the people and it is in the best interest of Nigeria and Nigerians, we must learn to accept the outcome in good faith.
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