Excerpts From President Jonathan's Media Chat Today

President Jonathan addressed pertinent issues during the media chat tonight..On Handing over if he loses, he said contrary to some, he would handover to a new government if he loses.He also said APC started aggressive campaigning long before PDP..He also said most of the things said on Social media are distorted and not factual..He cited the viral reports that INEC chairman would be fired ..He said it was totally untrue..

He also said though it is not wise to negotiate with terrorists, he would be prepared to do anything to save lives ..even those of Boko Haram members who die..But he said Boko Haram are faceless with so many commanders..There is no single head to negotiate with..That explains the failed negotiations in 2014..He noted that as the Vice President back then,he visited militants in Warri without carrying weapons but it would be impossible to do that with Boko Haram.

On Chibok girls, he expressed optimism that they would be rescued alive..but stated that even in normal kidnappings, some hostages lose their lives ,as well as kidnappers..So he can't say with certainty .He also noted that the girls are being moved around in the forest prone to snakes and other dangers ..But he said with the new coalition with other countries, the fight is stronger ..

When asked to give an assessment of Buhari, he frowned at the question..Saying his assessment wouldn't be fair to Nigerians and said the journalist was unfair for asking such a question .
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