Jonathan welcomes Buhari’s position on war against terror

President Good­luck Jonathan has commended former Head of State, General Muham­madu Buhari, for his concern and position on the security challenges in the country.

In a statement issued last night by his Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Aba­ti, Jonathan stated that Bu­hari’s view, as expressed in an article, shows that he is a statesman.

He welcomed Buhari’s suggestion that a change of strategy was required in the war against terrorism, noting that he is willing to work with the former head of state and others to ensure security in the country.

The statement stated: “President Goodluck Eb­ele Jonathan commends General Muhammadu Bu­hari for his very statesman-like views on terrorism and insecurity  in Nigeria as expressed in his article which was published by the media over the past two days.

“President Jonathan believes that the position taken by General Buhari is that of a true patriot, respected former Head of State, revered elder states­man and nationalist.

“The President wel­comes General Buhari’s call on all Nigerians to re­main steadfast and work in unity to overcome terror­ists and other merchants of death who currently threat­en national security.

“President Jonathan fully shares General Bu­hari’s view that a minor­ity must never be allowed to ‘bring the nation to its knees through terror.’ He has noted General Buhari’s recommendation that the nation’s counter-terrorism strategies be further fine-tuned and welcomes his kind offer of support and  co-operation in dealing with the challenge of ter­rorism.

“The President assures retired General Buhari of his administration’s sincere commitment and dedication to the success­ful prosecution of the fight against terrorism and all other threats to national security. He further assures the Buhari of his prepared­ness to work with him and all other patriotic Nigeri­ans, irrespective of their political affiliations, to strengthen national secu­rity and end the scourge of terrorism.”