Former Nigeria head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd.), has described peace as the most expensive commodity in Nigeria now as the nation approaches the 2015 general elections.
Abubakar who spoke in Gombe on Tuesday declared: “The most expensive commodity in Nigeria now is peace. So I appeal to Nigerians as we go into 2015 elections, we should do our best to maintain the peace and tranquility in this country.
“I appeal to all because all of us have a role to play in maintaining the peace in this country. So we must approach the elections with all sense of responsibility.”
He reminded politicians that election is not a do or die affair, adding that in any competition, there must be a winner and when a winner emerges, the loser should accept and know that there cannot be two winners at the same time.
“After all, in Nigeria, governance is for four years. Before the twinkling of an eye, it will come and go.”
While assessing the nation’s 15 years of democratic rule, Abdulsalami said there is always room for improvement as nation building is a continuous process. [myad]
