Presidential Spokesperson, Reuben Abati has debunked media report that President Goodluck Jonathan was mocked in South Africa while attending a meeting on terrorism.<\/p>\n
Abati disclosed this through his twitter handle this morning, saying that \u201d Those peddling misinformation that President was jeered at in South Africa are unfair, malicious and uncharitable. Fits into a known political pattern.<\/p>\n
The spokesman revealed that the meeting the President attended was successful contrary to report.<\/p>\n
He said \u201dIn South Africa, President Jonathan attended a meeting on terrorism in Africa & inauguration of President Zuma for a 2nd term. A successful outing.<\/p>\n
\u201dMeeting on terrorism held on sidelines of President Zuma\u2019s inauguration was attended by Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Congo, Ghana and C\u2019Iv<\/p>\n
\u201dTheir Excellencies discussed moralities for defining a stronger framework for partnership in combating terrorism.<\/p>\n
\u201dThe meeting on terrorism in SA resolved that no single country can on its own deal with the challenge of terrorism in Africa.<\/p>\n
\u201dTheir Excellencies noted that a continental approach involving all African states will strengthen the war against terrorism.<\/p>\n
\u201dTerrorists can run from one country to the other but across Africa they must not be allowed any hiding place. The meeting condemned Boko Haram.<\/p>\n
\u201dThe meeting on terrorism held in South Africa is preparatory towards an AU Summit in Guinea Bissau in June focusing on terrorism in Africa.<\/p>\n
\u201dTheir Excellencies agreed to set up a committee of selected rep. Ministers to prepare a framework for further action before June meeting.<\/p>\n
\u201dThe proposed committee will report to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia. Further deliberations will continue in Guinea Bissau, June 25 -26.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201d The meeting in South Africa is a significant follow up to Paris Summit last week and perfectly consistent with AU conventions\/resolutions on terrorism.<\/p>\n
\u201dPresident Jonathan congratulates the people and government of South Africa on a successful inauguration ceremony and thanks them for their warm hospitality.<\/p>\n
Abati warned and referred those trying to play politics with President Jonathan\u2019s trip to South Africa as cheap.<\/p>\n
He said \u201dWe consider the attempt by certain partisan elements to play politics with the President\u2019s trip to South Africacheap, puerile & unnecessary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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