Boko Haram would have overrun half of Nigeria, if not for Jonathan – PDP

NATIONAL leadership of  the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP  has said Boko Haram terrorists would have overrun half  the country if not  for the nature, character and leadership style of President Goodluck Jonathan.

Speaking with Journalists in Abuja yesterday, National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh declared the tactics adopted by President Jonathan in fighting the insurgents was responsible for the progress in the anti-terrorism crusade so far, said, “‎The problem that we have in the north east to deal with  is insurgency, it is not the making of this government, but this government has tried as much as possible to contain it and I must proclaim, every now and then, Nigerians encourage us by saying that if not for the character, candour, personality of the president, the insurgents would have overrun more than half of Nigeria. We would have been under occupation of terrorists if not for the determination, the style and the character and personality of the president.

“He has been able to offer ceasefire, dialogue and other things to engage them, he has been trying all sorts of methods and engaging them in serious warfare and Nigerians have noted that if not for his character, Boko Haram would have overrun half of Nigeria.”