'No one's political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian'-GEJ

My Dear Countrymen and Women,   I have received with great sadness the news of sporadic unrest in some parts of the country which are not unconnected with last Saturday's elections.  I appeal to those  involved to stop this unnecessary and avoidable conduct, more so at this point in time when a lot of sacrifice has been made by all the citizens of this great country in ensuring the conduct of free and fair elections.  

 
  All of us are further encouraged by the comments of the independent election monitors and observers both domestic and international on how transparent and credible the elections have been so far.  

 
  Therefore, it is with the deepest sense of responsibility that I call on all our political leaders especially the contestants to appeal to their supporters to stop further violence in the interest of stability, peace and well being of this great country.  We must not allow for the loss of any life and as I have always said, no one's political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian .  

 
  Please remain calm, law abiding and patriotic at this very crucial moment of our history.   

Thank you and God Bless Nigeria !      
  Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
 
  President, Federal Republic of Nigeria