reassured the international community of his administration's
commitment to credible and peaceful elections in 2015.
Jonathan gave the reassurance while addressing Senators and members
of the diplomatic corps who joined him for the breaking of Ramadan
fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He emphasised that the 2015 General Elections would be so free, fair
and peaceful that the whole world would be surprised.
"I know that one thing that is dear to your hearts is what the elections
in this country will look like next year.
"But let me use this unique opportunity to reassure you. I am
conveying this to my brothers, your heads of government, that our
elections next year will be free and fair.''
Jonathan said so much was happening in the world today which
required constant supplication of all to the creator, to seek for His
protection and guidance.
He said there were some members of the society who had "lost their
ways and allowed evil forces to take command of their faculties.
"Let us take the opportunity of this season to ask Allah to forgive them
and guide them back to the path of righteousness and holiness.
"I wish to call on your excellences and all Muslims who are praying
during this period, especially during the Night of Majesty, to pray for
peace and security to reign.
"Let us also pray to Allah to guide the leaders as well as the followers
and give them wisdom to work for the development of their respective
countries'', he said.
Jonathan also urged them to seek God's intervention in the various
challenges confronting "our nations, especially nations facing civil
strife, political instability, militancy, terrorism and financial crisis.
"As a nation with a large Muslim population, Nigeria joins the rest of
the Muslim world to celebrate this season with fraternal solidarity and
prayers for peace and security throughout the world.
"It is our prayers that Allah will imbue the people of the world with
compassion and forgiveness to enable them to surmount the
challenges of conflicts and wars in order to achieve global peace and
harmony'', he said.
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