President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday reiterated his call on Nigerians to unite against insurgency, saying that bickering among selves only served as morale booster to terrorists/insurgents.

Jonathan made the call while accepting his nomination as the PDP candidate for the presidential election in 2015 at the party’s National Convention in Abuja.

He stressed that bickering among Nigerians sends a wrong signal to insurgents that the country was divided in the war against terror and could also demoralise the armed forces.

“For this reason, we must remain united. I believe that together as a people and with God on our side, we can defeat terrorism and emerge even stronger and more united as a country.
“Experience in many countries shows that there may be the tendency for the escalation of violence in an election year like this.

“We must all be vigilant, every one of us. Only by a united action can we defeat terrorism and unnecessary violence”, he said.

The President stated that the security of lives and property of Nigerians remained a priority of the Federal Government, assuring that election would hold in all states of the federation.

While saluting the armed forces and security services for their loyalty and commitment to the nation, Jonathan said he would continue to ensure they had the best in equipment and training.

Jonathan reminded his fellow party members that the opposition would employ every means including intimidation and false accusation in their desperation for power.

He urged them not to descend to that level but to remain focussed on the mission at hand to secure the country’s future.

“Let me emphasise again that nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian.

“We must eschew violence even in the face of the most outrageous act of desperation.