“Jonathan said ‘My ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian’ graciously conceded defeat” – According to Gowon

General Yakubu Gowon, a former military chief of state, has commended former President Goodluck Jonathan and former President Buhari for their outstanding efforts at rapprochement during the 2015 election. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

In a video recently shared on YouTube by Channels TV, Gowon lauded Jonathan’s noble statement, “My ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian,” emphasizing his gracious concession even before the final election results were announced. He said this act significantly lowered the political temperature, ensuring a successful inauguration and setting a positive example for Nigerian politicians. Gowon concluded by urging leaders to emulate this spirit of reconciliation, placing the nation’s unity above personal ambitions.

In Gowon’s words: “[Jonathan] said ‘My ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian’ and graciously conceded defeat even before the final results were announced. Buhari was visibly appreciative of that statement which indeed lowered the political temperature at the time and of course, we were able to have a successful inauguration after that. This is a good example for all Nigerian politicians and leaders to emulate” CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>