PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, urged political leaders, stakeholders and elders to stop making provocative statements capable of dividing the country, stressing the need for statements that will build Nigeria.
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He spoke at the reception held in honour of Chairman, Board of Trustees, BoT, of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Tony Anenih, who marked his 80th birthday, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
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President Jonathan said it was unfortunate that some highly inflammable statements were coming from elders, who witnessed the Civil War.
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He said: "That's why I use this opportunity of celebration to plead with our elders to sing the song of unity in this country."
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President Jonathan, who described Anenih as a leader that had remained very relevant in the political landscape, said: "To pass through one winter is a tug of war, to cross 80, is worth celebrating.
That is the basic truth so those concerned should do something about it. Provocative utterances has to just stop once and for all.