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Xenophobic attacks: Buhari hails Jonathan’s move to protect Nigerians

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President-Elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has commended steps by President Goodluck Jonathan-led administration to protect the country’s citizens from the wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, General Buhari said that Nigeria’s Head of Mission in Pretoria had taken the right steps by advising Nigerian community in South Africa to close their shops, stay home and keep out of trouble, while ensuring that they obey the laws of their host country.
“We equally understand that the South African government is making efforts to bring an end to this unfortunate situation,” Buhari said.
“In the meantime, Nigerians in South Africa should abide by the words of caution extended them by their government representative in Pretoria.”
Buhari also commended the Nigerian government for its decision to monitor the situation in South Africa and evacuate its citizens at any sign of escalation.
“I am happy to see that the Nigerian government is very well aware of its responsibilities to its citizens in South Africa,” General Buhari said.
The President-Elect noted that the unfolding events in South Africa was sad considering Nigeria and South Africa’s friendly relation since the end of apartheid.
Buhari’s statement is seen as a fulfillment of the deal brokered by the the National Peace Committee, headed by former military Head of State, Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar, DAILY POST learnt.
Accordingly, Both President Jonathan and his incoming successor, Buhari, as well as their parties, PDP and APC, are expected to soften their tones when commenting on issues concerning one another.
They are also required to make commendation where possible, while ceasing direct personal attacks.
“The last time Nigeria had a transition was in 1999; a military to civilian one. Now, its going to be civilian to civilian,” said Sunkanmi Adeyombo, a political affairs analyst based in Lagos.
“The peace deal brokered makes it compulsory for President Jonathan and General Buhari to become friends. We must have a smooth transition, it’s non-negotiable.
“The need to sustain the relative calm in the polity is imperative, so don’t be surprise if you see an image of the duo having lunch or watching a football match.”


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