The Arewa Consultative Forum has praised President Goodluck Jonathan’s compulsure in accepting defeat and congratulating Muhammadu Buhari on the outcome of the March 28 presidential election.
This was explained in a statement signed by their Chairman of ACF National Executive Committee, Ahmadu Coomasie, on Tuesday in Kaduna.
Goodluck Jonathan
“This singular action of President Jonathan places him as the first sitting President to accept defeat and even congratulate his opponent in the Nigerian history of elections.
“This confirms Mr President’s earlier resolve to accept the outcome of the 2015 Presidential election and to place the nation above his personal ambition.
“This confirms Mr President’s earlier resolve to accept the outcome of the 2015 Presidential election and to place the nation above his personal ambition.
“ACF urges other contestants to emulate the magnanimity of President Jonathan.”
The ACF also thanked the new president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari on his victory.
Muhammadu Buhari is the new president-elect and winner of the 28 March 2015 presidential election
They also praised the resolute of Nigerians for their “perseverance, resilience, determination and hard work’’, which led to the successful and peaceful conduct of the polls.
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“ACF urges all Nigerians to demonstrate the same spirit and commitment in the April 11 Governorship and State Assembly Elections.”
Goodluck had earlier wrote: I promised the country free and fair elections. I have kept my word. I have also expanded the space for Nigerians to participate in the democratic process. That is one legacy I will like to see endure.
Although some people have expressed mixed feelings about the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I urge those who may feel aggrieved to follow due process based on our constitution and our electoral laws, in seeking redress.
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