Jonathan has nothing to fear – Buhari

The President-Elect, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has said President Goodluck Jonathan has nothing to fear despite the rancour that attended the campaigns that preceded weekend’s election.

Buhari, in his acceptance speech, said he harbours no ill will against Jonathan and his campaign team.

He promised Nigerians and the international community, that he will return the country to a position to be reckoned with in no distant time.

Buhari said: “Some unfortunate issues about my eligibility have been raised during the campaign. I wish to state that through devotion to this nation, everything I have learned and done has been to enable me to make the best possible contribution to public life. If I had judged myself incapable of governing I would never have sought to impose myself on it. I have served in various capacities and have always put in my best.

“But despite the rancour of the elections, I extend a hand of friendship and conciliation to President Jonathan and his team. I hereby wish to state that I harbour no ill will against anyone.

“Let me state clearly that President Jonathan has nothing to fear from me. Although we may not agree on the methods of governing the nation, he is a great Nigerian and still our president. He deserves our support and permanent respect by virtue of the office he has held. This is how an honourable nation treats its servants and conducts its affairs; and this is how Nigeria should be.

“I look forward to meeting with President Jonathan in the days to come to discuss how our teams can make the transition of administrations as efficient as possible.”