President Jonathan explains why he didn't vote with the first lady today

President Jonathan  responded to questions about the whereabouts of the first lady,Dame Patience Jonathan.Speaking to Journalists after casting his vote at his polling unit in Otuoke,he said the first lady did not board the same aircraft with him.

 “Of course, we used different aircraft. She was expected to be here. We have been expecting her and he will still come. “The only thing is whether she will meet up the accreditation period. That is the problem. But she is supposed to be on her way.”

 On his feeling after conceding defeat, the President said:

 “I am a Nigerian and I am Goodluck Jonathan and I feel that as a nation, you respect your laws and I am quite pleased in respecting the laws of the land”.