Jonathan, Obasanjo Meet on Security Issues

Olusegun Obasanjo

By Sheriff Balogun

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday met with President Goodluck Jonathan on the country’s security matters.

While confirming his visit with Jonathan, Obasanjo told journalists in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, that his visit to Jonathan was purely on security matters.

According to Obasanjo, “Yes, I can confirm that I met with President Jonathan on his invitation. In fact, he had wanted to come down to Abeokuta, but as a sign of respect for the Office of the President, I had to go. We had discussion on the country’s security issues and that is all.”

Obasanjo said he appreciated the invitation of the president, saying he would continue to make his himself available on national issues in the interest of peace and progress of the country.

On the Eggon/Fulani crisis in Nassarawa State, Obasanjo called on the governments of Benue and Nassarawa States to ensure that peace is restored to the warring communities.

He said the two warring parties-Eggon (who are farmers) and the Fulani who are herders-must understand themselves and their differences. “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 cattle to feed. So, the government should fashion out peaceful means to end the crisis,” he added.