UK Government Denies Report Of Buhari, Jonathan Secret Meeting In London

The British Government has refuted reports in some national dailies that President Muhammadu Buhari was in London at its instance to meet with his predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, who coincidentally was in the country some few days ago, to address the resurgence of militancy in the oil-rich Niger Delta.
According to the reports, the choice of London was to keep the meeting away from the Nigerian press.
It also said former President Olusegun Obasanjo, representatives of the militant group, Niger Delta Avengers and some major stakeholders in the Niger Delta, are expected to be part of the crucial meeting.
But a statement by the Press Officer of the British High Commission in Abuja, Joe Abuku, denied the reports, describing it as “incorrect”.
The High Commission reiterated an earlier statement by the Nigerian Presidency that Buhari was in London to rest and seek medical attention for a persistent ear infection.
The statement reads:
“Media reports suggesting that the British Government has set up a meeting with President Buhari, former President Jonathan and representatives of Niger Delta groups to discuss a solution to recent violence in the Niger Delta are incorrect.
“We are aware that President Buhari is currently in London seeking medical attention. We are not aware of any meetings on the Niger Delta while he is there”.


Source: Info Nigeria