We Will Use Force On Boko Haram And Other Terrorist Groups – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday admitted that his administration has not been doing well in its fight against terrorism in the country.

Jonathan noted that his government had now decided to be more forceful in its approach because of its desire to wipe out the dreaded Boko Haram from the country.

He spoke in Windhoek, Namibia, during a bilateral talk with President Hifikepunye Pohamba.

According to him, “Initially, we handle it (terrorism) with kid glove, but now, we have decided to be a little more forceful because we must thrash out these terror groups. We must not allow it to continue to slow down economic growth in that part of the country.”

He noted that in Nigeria, terrorism was being witnessed in only three North Eastern states out of the 36 states of the federation.

Jonathan said the Federal Government had resolved that it would not allow terrorism to continue to hinder economic growth in the affected states.

The President said, “We must not allow it to continue to slow down economic growth in that part of the country.

“With the terror attacks in that part of the country, the rest of the country feel it because Nigerians live everywhere.

“In these other parts, there is always the fear that if you do not tackle it, it will infiltrate in these other parts.

“We will work together to ensure that terror attack is stamped out globally and in Nigeria we are committed.”

While thanking Pohamba for his country’s support to Nigeria on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations, Jonathan further made a case for at least two seats for Africa in the UN Security Council.

Jonathan said, “I also believe in your philosophy that if by God’s grace, the UN Security Council will be restructured, that is, if the super powers will allow it to be restructured, Africa should be considered at least for two positions to represent the interest of African people.

“I always say it that we cannot talk of democracy when the strongest institutions globally are not democratic but dictated to by one country alone.

“If we must practice democracy and emphasise that all countries must be democratic, we need to start from these powerful UN institutions that all parts of the globe must have a say there.”

Responding, Pohamba said that Namabiams would forever remain grateful to Nigeria for its contribution and sacrifice towards the attainment of her independence.

Posted: at 21-03-2014 09:15 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Mumu Jonathan na now u wake up

Posted: at 21-03-2014 09:49 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

TALK TALK TALK!!! GEJ you are a failure...shut the eff up

Posted: at 21-03-2014 10:40 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

Gej,I hpe ull pay dez soldiers puttin their lives on line 4 dis country very well cos nig is nt worth diein 4.

Posted: at 21-03-2014 12:06 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

all talk..no action.

Posted: at 21-03-2014 01:35 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

When? After they level the North and subject the inhabitants to sub-human existence

Posted: at 21-03-2014 05:15 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

what ar u still waiting for?

Posted: at 21-03-2014 06:13 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

mr president has been saying this God knows how long, when is he going to use the force? is it after all innocent ppl in the north are killed?

Posted: at 21-03-2014 07:25 PM (10 years ago) | Hero