President Muhammadu Buhari has once more acknowledged the role played by former president Goodluck Jonathan in midwifing a peaceful and successful transition programme in the country.
He said this on Sunday, June 14, in his address to the AU Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
"I
cannot fail to acknowledge the very positive role played by my
predecessor, President Goodluck Jonathan, in averting the feared crisis,
and in facilitating the peaceful transition of power between the two
parties.
President Buhari said his election has been described as historic.
"I
agree that it is indeed historic because for the first time in the
practice of democracy in my country, an opposition party has defeated
the ruling party in a keenly contested election.
"The
election was also held against the backdrop of the fears and concerns
expressed both in Nigeria and among our international friends abroad and
partners that the outcome of the election could spell doom for Nigeria.
"I
am glad that even though those fears and concerns were not without
basis, the outcome was totally different, to the relief of all of us,’’ he said.
Buhari
reiterated that the process, which was adjudged as the fairest and most
credible in the history of elections in Nigeria, was midwifed by the
dogged and sustained determination of the Nigerian people, and their
desire to deepen democracy.
He said the people’s
quest was amply supported, and even encouraged by the goodwill of
friends and partners in the international community.
"I
therefore wish to seize this opportunity to convey my very deep
appreciation to all those who contributed to the success of that
election.
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