Good­luck Jonathan, Former President of Nigeria of has urged politicians to see politics as a means of developing the people and not war­fare.

The former Nigerian leader stressed that at the end of every political con­test, politicians should sheathe their swords and work with the winner.

He spoke at the special victory thanksgiving of the Bayelsa State gover­nor, Senator Douye Diri, in Yenagoa on Saturday.

Jonathan commended Diri for his non-discrim­inatory style of politics, which he said, has seen him embrace everybody regardless of political leanings.

He also called for sup­port from people of the state to enable the Diri administration succeed.

“My message today is that those of us in poli­tics should learn to play politics as politics and not war. At the end of the pro­cess, let us come togeth­er and support whoever emerges winner.

“I thank our governor for opening his mind to accept everybody ir­respective of political divide. I urge him to do more,” Jonathan said.

Jonathan’s wife, Dame Patience, Peoples Demo­cratic Party (PDP) gov­ernors of Bauchi, Akwa Ibom and Oyo were among dignitaries at the event.