PEOPLES GAZETTE
The former vice-president was the main challenger to the president-elect in the February 25 election.
I begin in the name of God Almighty, who knows what will be before it comes to be.
1. I will start this as an appeal to all our leaders, men and women of goodwill, to speak up for collective national interest at this critical stage of our National life, while also acknowledging those who have spoken already.
2. We must also anchor our democracy on the rule of law in order for us to build an enduring system that will succeed.
3. Our Democratic Institutions must be encouraged and supported in discharging their roles in accordance with the laws of the land.
4. Let us also be reminded that there is no perfect election anywhere in the world or election without complaints, and ours can not be an exemption, but we must therefore learn to manage our situation in the interest of Nigeria and all Nigerians.
5. At this junction, sectional, tribal, religious, personal, or group interests must give way to the national and collective interest.
6. I also call on all political, regional, religious, traditional, and business leaders to join hands in supporting and deepening Nigeria’s democracy in peace and unity to calm our nation.
7. It is also time for all leading candidates in this contest to come together and speak with one voice for the peace, unity, and stability of this country they seek to lead.
