# Jonathan urges politicians to place Nigeria above party loyalty, personal interests

> Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerian politicians to place national interest above party loyalty and sectional considerations, declaring that Nigeria is greater than any political party and politician in the country.

- Published: 2026-10-20T15:31:40.909Z
- Updated: 2026-10-20T18:01:05.879Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: 5th National Conference of the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria, Abdullahi Ganduje, Akpakpava-Benin-Auchi road, Alli, Benin City, Edo State, Folarin, Goodluck Jonathan, Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Ifeanyi Okowa, International Rubber Conference, International Rubber Research and Development Board (IRRDB)

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