Election: Ex-President Jonathan calls for sportsmanship as Nigerians go out to vote

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to exercise sportsmanship as they go out to vote in the Saturday, February 25, presidential and national of assembly election.

Jonathan made this known in a statement released by his office on Tuesday, February 21, where he urged politicians to shun hatred and violence and be circumspect in their actions and manners ahead of the poll for the survival of Nigeria’s democracy.

The internationally known peace maker said the 2023 election means so much to Nigerians, saying that the electioneering is a moment of truth for the country.

Jonathan addressing the youth said: “The future belongs to you; do not allow yourselves to be used as agents of destruction and violence. Nigeria is yours to build”.

This election provides you with the opportunity to be key partners in the nation-building process by electing leaders of your choice; those you can hold to account, those you trust to defend your future and guarantee unity, peace, and prosperity in our great country.”

According to him, the fact that Nigeria is a democratic country means that the country’s fate is in the hand of its people, adding that democracy has given Nigerians the power.