Goodluck Jonathan Calls for Fair Elections and Ethics in Politics

Former President Goodluck Jonathan warned politicians against rigging elections during a public lecture marking the 80th birthday of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi. Jonathan stated that electoral contests should be governed by established rules and criticized the notion that the pursuit of victory justifies misconduct.

He compared politics to a soccer match, asserting that just as players must follow rules, so too must politicians adhere to ethical standards. He expressed concern over the negative behaviors exhibited in politics, which he described as a disaster, and emphasized that the fight against corruption requires more than just laws and enforcement agencies.

Jonathan concluded that lasting change in society depends on valuing ethical conduct and rejecting wrongdoing.