President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he decided to enlist the assistance of former Nigerian President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to mediate in the political crisis in Guinea Bissau because of his wide political and military experience as well as strong commitment to the unity of Nigeria and Africa.
President Buhari revealed this during an audience he granted to the President of Guinea Bissau, Mr. Jose Mario Bavz at the sidelines of the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Johannesburg, South Africa.
“I sent President Olusegun Obasanjo because he is the only person living or dead that has ruled Nigeria for 11 years. I served under him as a military Head of State. He has a strong commitment to Nigeria and Africa. That was why I looked for him and asked him to collaborate with President Macky Sall of Senegal to stabilize the situation of Guinea Bissau,” President Buhari said.
While appreciating President Bavz’s expression of thanks for Nigeria’s support during the crisis in his country, President Buhari told his guest that the “least Nigeria could do is what we did to stabilize your country,” assuring him that, “You can count on our support at all times.”
President Bavz had said he came to thank President Buhari for everything Nigeria has been doing for his country, adding that he has been looking forward to such an opportunity.
“I am not in a position to assist you but I pray for you every day. I want to take you as my big brother and share from your experience,” he said.
While thanking the Nigerian leader for sending former President Obasanjo as a Special Envoy to restore peace to his country recently, the Guinea Bissau leader also noted that “Nigeria is part of the solution and stability” of his country.
*Hmmmm.....mouth heavy me.
Tomorrow now they will forget we helped them just like South Africa
ReplyDeleteHmmmmmm - I still have reservations
DeleteThat was wise of Buhari. 11 years of ruling Nigeria is no joke. Whether people like it or not, he has the experience and we need his expertise now. Forget about what he did or didn't do whilst he was in office. Point is, he can do us more good than otherwise.
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ReplyDeleteIf I say buhari is weak n needs helps asap some of the rats we have here start ranting.
ReplyDeleteVery dull man,no wonder he wasn't able to obtain a waec certificate.
Gbam! Portable Viv...
DeleteHehe that's good though.
ReplyDeleteHmmm...baba Iyabo again!!!???
ReplyDeleteHmmm
ReplyDeleteIt is well
ReplyDeleteindisputable fact
ReplyDeleteHmmmmmm
ReplyDeleteYou are fighting corruption and pointing accusing fingers at Jonathan (PDP) for putting the country in a mess for 16yrs
Now you are here praising the one that is the architect of the whole stuff..
If He ruled for 11 yrs out of 16yrs of failed democracy who then its to blame?
Keep on confusing your self and the people that trusted you...mtcheeeeee....Miss Maltina.
Seconded!
ReplyDeleteI can't have anything against baba Iyabo, wether you like it or not he is a stabilizing factor. He is not a saint but we can't rule out his experience and respect he he has been able to earn himself within the international community.
ReplyDeleteExactly. Well said
DeleteIf Baba wants let him not acknowledge Gej as good man, other better focused,wise and objective world leaders will. Obasanjo of all people is the goodman abi? Why not bring in Babangida mtcheeeeeeeeeeeeeew.
ReplyDeleteI guess PMB forgot he is the current president,by addressing Obasanjo as President Olusegun Obasanjo rather than,ex-President....
ReplyDeleteWe never solve our matter finish for here,though I understand about being our brother's keeper.