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African Council Urges Leaders to Emulate Jonathan’s Peaceful Concession

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
By Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Published: April 2, 2025
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Ambassador Simeon Uwah, Executive Secretary of the International Supreme Council for Peace Africa, has praised former President Goodluck Jonathan for his historic concession in the 2015 general elections, labeling it a significant moment of democratic maturity for Africa.

Speaking to journalists in Uyo on Monday, ten years after the event, Uwah highlighted Jonathan’s decision to peacefully concede defeat to Muhammadu Buhari, despite a fiercely contested election. He emphasized that this act stands in stark contrast to the behavior of many African leaders who often resort to violence or undemocratic means to retain power.

“On March 31, 2015, exactly 10 years ago today, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan made history by conceding defeat to Muhammadu Buhari after a fiercely contested presidential election,” Uwah stated. He described Jonathan’s congratulatory phone call to Buhari as a deliberate move to ensure peace and stability, averting potential post-election violence and bolstering Nigeria’s democratic reputation.

Uwah suggested that Jonathan’s actions should serve as a model for African leaders, particularly as the continent faces increasing political instability. He called on the African Union and ECOWAS to institutionalize peaceful handovers of power as democratic norms.

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“As Africa grapples with military coups, disputed elections, democratic backsliding, and the entrenchment of authoritarian regimes, Jonathan’s approach remains a crucial blueprint for democratic governance and reforms,” Uwah said. He urged future African leaders to embrace bipartisanship and national reconciliation, recalling Jonathan’s statement that “My ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian.” He concluded by advocating for Jonathan’s peaceful concession to be used as a case study in governance and leadership training for African leaders.

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