President Goodluck Jonathan has vowed to deal decisively with anyone who may decide to foment trouble before, during and after the 2015 general elections.
He said he would wield the big stick against troublemakers because of the post-2011 elections violence that erupted in some parts of the country.
Jonathan read the Riot Act in his New Year message broadcast on radio and television networks early on Thursday morning.
He said his administration would not tolerate a repeat of the 2011 orgy of violence.
Jonathan observed that the general elections were important for the country, saying their successful conclusion would further strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions and place it more firmly in the comity of truly democratic nations.
He said given the challenges that had characterised some previous electoral contests in the country, the eyes of the world would be on the conduct and outcome of what he described as the nation’s fifth post-military rule general elections.
He reassured Nigerians and the international community of his administration’s commitment to free, fair and credible elections.
Jonathan reiterated his position that no political ambition was worth the blood of any Nigerian.
He urged politicians, as they carry out their campaigns, not to promote sectionalism, disunity or hate.
Jonathan further advised them to conduct their campaigns with decorum and civility towards opponents.
He said all Nigerians of voting age were free to vote during the elections based on their convictions.
Jonathan also assured Nigerians that political campaigns and the general elections would not distract his administration from its ongoing efforts to improve their living conditions.
He promised that his involvement in the campaigns and election as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party notwithstanding, he would remain focused on providing good governance and delivering better public services to Nigerians.
Wishing Nigerians a happy and prosperous 2015, the President urged them to enter the new year with renewed hope, patriotism and zeal to serve their fatherland.
He reiterated his position that all the challenges facing the nation are surmountable.
The President praised the gallant officers, men and women of the Armed Forces and other security agencies who have been in the forefront of the war against terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria.
Culled from ...Punch
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