President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday enjoined politicians and other Nigerians to eschew personal interest and divisive sectional agenda in the the forthcoming 2015 general polls.
He also used the Eid-El-Kabir celebration to inform Nigerians of certain considerations he had been grappling with before yielding to calls by some Nigerians to contest the 2015 presidential poll.
In his Sallah message to Nigerians contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, he said “In deciding on an appropriate response to such calls, I will place the greater interests of national harmony, cohesion, unity, security, political stability, progress, equity, justice and fairness above any personal ambition or sectional agenda”.
Jonathan thanked “the many individuals, stakeholders, groups, associations, non-governmental organizations, unions and political leaders from across the country” who, according to him “have, in recognition and appreciation of our efforts and commitment to repositioning our dear nation for more rapid growth and development, urged me to seek a second term in office.”
Meanwhile, the Senate President, Senator David Mark, has again reminded Nigerians of the necessity of maintaining a harmonious relationship with one another irrespective of ethnic or religious affiliations.
This he said is the needed elixir for maintaining peace, unity and progress in the country.
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