2015 elections will surprise the world – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that the 2015 general elections would surprise the world in a positive way.
The President reiterated its pledge that he would make sure the elections are more credible than expected.
He gave the assurance on Thursday night at the traditional breaking of Ramadan fast with senators and members of the diplomatic corps, who joined him at the State House New Banquet Hall.
“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 and I’m conveying this to my brothers, your heads of government, that our elections next year will be free and fair.
“It will be very peaceful in nature that will even surprise the whole world.”
Stressing the importance of Ramadan fast, President Jonathan urged Muslims to keep praying for Nigeria noting that the fast is for peace, spiritual upliftment and attainment of paradise.
He added that so much was happening in the world today that demanded the constant supplication of all to the creator to seek his protection and guidance. He expressed regret that some members of the society have allowed evil to triumph in their minds.
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.
The Dean of Diplomatic Corps, Mohammed Salawudeen , who is also the High Commissioner of Cameroon to Nigeria, in his remark, commended the President for fasting along with the Muslims every year since he came into power.
He assured the president that the international community would continue to stand by Nigeria in her trying times.
Speaking to State House correspondents after the ceremony, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, Senator Atiku Bagudu, emphasised on the importance of the event at a time Nigerians need to shun ethno-religious differences and stick together.