Bayelsa: Presidency Defends Jonathan, Rubbishes Lamido’s Allegations

The Presidency has waded into the war of words between a former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido and former president Goodluck Jonathan following the loss of Bayelsa state to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Shehu Garba who spoke to State House correspondents on Tuesday debunked allegations by Lamido that Jonathan traded off Bayelsa state in exchange for immunity from prosecution over the Malabu scandal.

“It just doesn’t make any sense. Our media really must learn to verify whatever they publish. And people who make wild allegations during interviews should be made to produce the facts backing their claims by editors. A newspaper can be sued for granting space to people who belch false allegations against individuals with no proof” Garba said.

“Anyone who has been following the politics of Bayelsa State should be aware of the sour relationship between Dr Jonathan and the incumbent governor, Seriake Dickson. That’s more than enough reason for the former President to decide to work against his party, if indeed he did.

“We really must stop this habit of blaming President Buhari for everything, including issues that are not his business,” he added