President Jonathan wants African Leaders to follow his Example by Giving up Power when due
President Goodluck Jonathan has vowed to see to the safety of all parts of the country under the control of terrorists and insurgents before he hands over power on May 29.
The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, stated this while receiving a delegation of Heads of Customs from the West and Central African Region of the World Customs Organisation, led by the Secretary-General of the organisation, Kunio Mikuriya at the Presidential Villa.
He assured the guests of the success of the on-going military operations in the North-East and claimed that two states are completely free of the insurgents while operations in the third state had reached a concluding stage.
He said: “We can now say two states are completely free from terrorist control, while in the third state, it is only in one Local Government Area that they are still present. That is in the Sambisa Forest.”
He also talked about his acceptance of defeat during the elections, encouraging other African leaders to do same and give up power when due.
“Our elections should be about where Nigeria is going. If Nigeria is moving forward, it is for the good of all Nigerians. My children and grandchildren will live and grow in this country and contribute to it.
“I always tell my colleagues to leave office when their time is up. We are trying to encourage African leaders not to remain in power as kings until death,’’ he said.