President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerian politicians to moderate their utterances as they carry out the 2015 election campaigns.
He was among the Christian faithful that worshipped at the St. Matthews Anglican Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Christmas Day.
The President described as embarrassing, some statements by politicians which are capable of setting the country ablaze.
He wondered why anyone would talk of setting up a parallel government just because he fails in an election.
He urged the politicians to desist from sowing the seeds of discord, saying that the country does not belong to politicians alone.
The President described the security challenges as temporary and asked the church to continue to pray.
The sermon, delivered by Primate Of the Anglican Church of Nigeria, Nicholas Okoh, also challenged Nigerians on the preparation towards the 2015 general election and the need to keep reminding political office holders of the expectations of Nigerians as politicians jostle for power.
There were also prayers for the church and the world.
The church prayed that God would bless Nigerian rulers from the federal to local government, that people might seek the common good.
Highlight of Christmas Day service was the thanksgiving session that enabled all to dance to the alter in celebration of the day.
President Jonathan and members of his family were joined by Christian faithful in the Federal Capital Territory to mark the 2014 Christmas celebrations.
The President last visited St Matthews Church as a Vice-President.
