Jonathan asks Nigerians to pray more for Buhari

National Christian Centre, Abuja - President Goodluck Jonathan employed Nigerians on Sunday to pray for the incoming government of Muhammadu Buhari.

Jonathan said the incoming government needed more prayers now because any decision taken by its officials would have a lasting effect on the nation while he would only be taking personal decisions henceforth.

The President told the congregation which included the Vice President-elect, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and his wife, Dolapo, at his 2015 presidential thanksgiving and inauguration interdenominational church service, that the dreams of the Nigeria's founding fathers can not be achieved without the help of God.

President Jonathan addresses “negative triumphalism” exhibited by some Nigerians after his defeat to General Buhari

President Goodluck Jonathan, in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, on Tuesday, April 7. Said, 

“The President condemns the very unseemly attempt by some politicians, groups and individuals to intimidate others, heat up the polity and cause public disorder and disaffection in the aftermath of the Presidential and National Assembly elections.

“President Jonathan is especially concerned about the negative triumphalism that has been put on display by certain elements since March 31, which flies in the face of his personal commitment to post-election peace, unity and national stability.

President Goodluck Jonathan's 2015 Easter message to Nigerians

Fellow citizens,

I greet you all, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, as we celebrate Easter in commemoration of the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

For Christians all over the world, the major lessons of Easter, which we celebrate this year in the midst of general elections in our nation, are to be found in the Messiah’s Divine love and glorious self-sacrifice for the redemption of mankind.

This year’s celebration of Easter is taking place at a period of very critical national choices and decisions, during which we must all be prepared and willing to make sacrifices for greater unity, peace, political stability and progress in our beloved country.