I WON’T PROBE OBJ - JONATHAN

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has no intention to order the probe of the administration of Olusegun Obasanjo over his “constant criticism” of government contrary to speculations emerging in the media.

This is according to the presidency, which said in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati in Abuja on Saturday, that there was no truth in the reports. 

The presidency stated that it was constrained to state once again that “there is no truth whatsoever to rehashed reports in the media today that President Goodluck Jonathan intends to order a probe of the Obasanjo administration because of the former President’s “constant” criticisms of the Federal Government.”’

It said President Jonathan remained fully focused on the urgent tasks of ensuring peace, security and stability across the country to create the right conditions for rapid socio-economic development and would not be distracted from this objective by futile attempts to drive a wedge between him and other respected elders and leaders of his party.

According to the statement, “the President has nothing but the greatest respect for Chief Obasanjo’s very notable contributions to national growth and development over many years and far from taking offence or seeking retaliation, will always welcome objective criticism and advice from the very highly-regarded elder statesman.

“What is more, President Jonathan regards his administration as a continuation of the unbroken chain of PDP-led governments started by Chief Obasanjo in 1999 which have worked tirelessly to entrench democratic governance and achieve rapid socio-economic growth in the country.

“Rather than order a pointless probe of his predecessors, he will continue to do his utmost best to build on the solid foundations for national progress laid under previous PDP administrations.”

Source: Tribune