Nigeria safe under Jonathan, says IBB

• Aide cautions against attacking president’s campaign convoy

FORMER military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd) yesterday at his Minna residence said that the nation was in safe hands under President Goodluck Jonathan.

   Meanwhile, Special Adviser to the President on Intra-Party Affairs, Senator Ben Obi has expressed concern over the growing cases of attacks on President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign trail, warning that such acts portend danger if not stopped.

  He warned that under no circumstances should the President be harmed in any part of the country.

   Granting audience to Jonathan who was in Minna in continuation of his re-election campaign, Babangida thanked him for finding time to pay him a visit despite his busy schedule, noting that they shared the same passion which he said was the genuine zeal to transform Nigeria.

   “You have made a very good decision to visit Minna during your presidential campaign because Minna is known for producing presidents, beginning from your namesake President Azikiwe, who was born in Zungeru. And since then most of the Presidents of Nigeria have one thing or the other, they come here to ask for blessing and I will offer this blessing to you Mr. President.

   “Jonathan and I share a common passion which is Nigeria remains strong, united and indivisible. I wish you well. Nigeria under Jonathan is in safe hands.”

   Earlier, Jonathan said, “I have come to present myself and Sambo, you are a leader of our party. You are a stabilising factor of our country and party and have been encouraging the young ones to grow. We sincerely thank you for this reception. We pray for long life for you to continue to mentor us.”

   In his address, National Chairman of PDP, Adamu Muazu said Jonathan and his entourage came to visit Babangida because “his leadership has motivated and encourage a lot of us to what we do.”

   Addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, Obi noted that the incessant cases of attacks on the president’s campaign train is condemnable, adding that only an unpatriotic citizen will not condemn such acts.”

   He said, “It calls for outright condemnation, it calls for serious caution, because it is really a dangerous trend.”