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, WE 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.