My Political Ambition Is Not Worth Any Nigerian Blood – Jonathan
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan said in 2015 that his political ambition was never worth the life of any Nigerian, as he reflected on the tense atmosphere surrounding that year’s general elections and his decision to accept defeat.
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Jonathan made the statement while addressing concerns about election-related violence and the importance of protecting lives during political contests.
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He noted that leadership should never come at the cost of human blood.
He said the peace of the country remained more important than personal ambition, stressing that no political position justified loss of life or national instability.
His comments were widely referenced in discussions on democratic conduct in Nigeria.
The former president eventually conceded defeat in the 2015 election, a move that drew global attention and was seen as a major moment in Nigeria’s democratic history.
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