The Digest:
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied alleging that the late President Muhammadu Buhari had links to Boko Haram, stating his comments at a recent book launch were misrepresented. In a clarification issued by his media aide, Jonathan explained he was illustrating the terrorist group's "devious and manipulative strategies" in falsely naming prominent figures as negotiators, not accusing Buhari of complicity.
Key Points:
- Goodluck Jonathan denied accusing Buhari of Boko Haram links.
- His media aide said the remarks were meant to show the group's deceitful tactics.
- Jonathan referenced Boko Haram's history of falsely naming prominent mediators.
- The clarification emphasized that Buhari was also a target of Boko Haram violence.
- The former president affirmed that both leaders shared a commitment to fighting terrorism.
- This follows Garba Shehu's earlier rebuttal of Jonathan's initial statement.
- Jonathan's office urged the public to disregard any misleading interpretations.
Sources: The Cable
