Ribadu visits Mubi, hails Jonathan, Military over recent successes against Boko Haram

The PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Adamawa,
Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has hailed President Goodluck
Jonathan for the successes recorded against Boko
Haram.

Ribadu, former chairman of the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), made the
commendation in Mubi on Sunday when he visited
three of the liberated local government areas of the
state.

The visit was to commiserate with the people
affected by the insurgents’ occupation, NAN
reports.

The three local government areas visited included
Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha.

According to him, the Federal Government and the
military deserve votes of confidence from Nigerians
for reclaiming territories previously occupied by the
insurgents.

He urged Nigerians to return President Goodluck
Jonathan to maintain the tide against insurgency.
“Political stability is key to peace and security,
more so at a time of instability like what we are
witnessing today.

“We cannot afford to disrupt this operation
midstream. This tide should be allowed to continue,”
Ribadu said.

According to him, terrorism is a global phenomenon
which is difficult to purge, adding that no country
has succeeded in eliminating terrorism completely
and within a short time.

“I have worked in many crisis zones, including
Afghanistan; I know what insurgency is all about.

“It is unfortunate that at a time the country should
unite for action against the insurgents we were
busy apportioning blame.

“That is why I refrained from any comment about
this all these while and the victory may not be
total and immediate. It is a gradual process” said
the flag bearer.

He expressed sadness that politics was brought
into issue of insecurity and the war against
insurgency.

Ribadu, however, advised those making unguided
comments to repent and see reasons for the
betterment of Nigeria.

“Our people have suffered for too long, those
hauling words from their comfort zones should
please shut up and give us chance to confront
what directly affects us,” he said.
Ribadu also thanked those he called the real heroes
of the war against the insurgency.

“The military and our gallant members of the
vigilante who sacrificed a lot and even lost their
lives, I am proud to associate with you,” he said.
He said that the president was a careful leader
who quietly does not want to see large number of
collateral damage.

“The President took his time to build this strong
coalition of bringing together our neighbouring
countries,” he said.

According to Ribadu, the result is for everyone to
see, adding that the table is now turned against
the terrorists, and they are on the run.

He said that what only remain was how to
consolidate the success recorded so far and how to
restore life and stability in the affected
communities.

He thanked the president for his foresight for the
establishment of
“Victims Support Fund” and other marshal plans
meant to consolidate on military successes.
“President Goodluck Jonathan is a very
compassionate and kind-hearted person but it is
being misunderstood to mean something else.

“But to me, it is an attribute of a good leader. We
have seen the President demonstrating compassion
in a number of ways.”

Ribadu also commended Gov. Bala Ngillari of the
state for his strong leadership exhibited in the fight
against insurgency.