Buhari not sleeping over insecurity, needs support and cooperation of all – Jonathan

*Dismisses rumour of his interest in 2023 presidential election

FORMER President Jonathan has assured Nigerians that his successor, President Buhari is not sleeping over the insecurity situation in the country. 

Jonathan made this known today when he led a delegation of politicians from Bayelsa State on a condolence visit to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa at Government House, Asaba, Delta State, over the recent demise of the governor’s father, Sir Okorie Okowa.

The ex-President said it is unfortunate that school children and many Nigerians were being kidnapped for ransom.

“I believe that with the commitment of the governors and the Federal Government, we will be able to address the issue of insecurity in the country.

“I believe that the President himself is not sleeping and that the governors are not sleeping as well over the insecurity challenge in the country.

“As long as the governors, the President and all the security agencies can work together, Nigeria will be able to cross over this very ugly phase of societal evolution,” he said.

Commending the president over his efforts to tackle insecurity, Jonathan, however, asked Nigerians to join hands in making the country safe for all.

The ex-president dismissed the rumour of his interest in the 2023 presidential election, saying it is speculative.

He pledged to continue to serve God, humanity, Africa and the world to the best of his ability and with all sense of commitment and sincerity.