JONATHAN BEGS OBASANJO TO HELP TACKLE BOKO HARAM

Jonathan Begs Obasanjo to Help Tackle Boko
Haram
It started like a big joke, but today Boko Haram
has become a monster that is seen as more
powerful and well motivated than the Nigerian
military, source observed. How did we get to this
sorry state?
Anyway, there is still hope. After realizing that
Boko Haram has started taking over Nigerian
villages and towns in broad daylight, President
Goodluck Jonathan invited ex-President Olusegun
Obasanjo to a meeting in Aso Rock on Wednesday
where they discussed the nation�s security
challenge and how to help.
Obasanjo told in Abeokuta on his return from
Abuja that the meeting was purely on security
matters:
�Yes, I can confirm that I met with Mr. President
on his invitation. In fact, he had wanted to come
down to Abeokuta, but as a sign of respect to the
Office of the President, I had to go. We had
discussion on the country�s security issues and
that is all.�
The former president said he would continue to
make himself available on national issues in the
interest of peace and progress of the entire
country.
On the recurrent Eggon/Fulani crisis in Nasarawa,
Obasanjo called on government of Benue and
Nasarawa to ensure that peace was restored to
the warring communities, as it is their
responsibility to do so.
In his words, �There is no way such will not
happen, but the two state governments should
come up with lasting solutions. The farmers
would want their crops to be protected, while the
cattle men will also want their cattles to feed. So,
the government should fashion out peaceful
means to end the crisis.�
Obasanjo has promised to help end the Boko
Haram madness if the Presidency won�t
sabotage his efforts.