I conceded defeat to avoid collective tragedy – Jonathan

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President Goodluck Jonathan has defended his decision to concede defeat to President-elect Muhammadu Buhari in the March 28 election, saying he was concerned about allowing his personal ambition scuttle a democratic system he helped nurtured, with the likely consequence of a “collective tragedy”.
Jonathan said Thursday that he needed to check his ambition, as the consequences of not doing so may have been dire not only for Nigeria, but Africa.
The president made the remarks during separate meetings with the new ambassadors of France, Senegal and Ethiopia, in response to commendations for his decision to promptly accept defeat after it became clear …Read More

Source:: New Mail