Gen. Babangida said it was wrong of Jonathan to have absolved MEND of complicity in the explosions.

Besides, he demanded an inquiry into the explosions, “instead of a passing glance”.

Babangida’s Campaign Organisation, in a statement by the Director, Media and Communications, Prince Kassim Afegbua, said: "The position of the Federal Government on the very painful and morally reprehensible act of car bombing on Golden Jubilee celebration did not only expose a breakdown in the security of the nation, but also exposes the lack of co-ordination of the President Goodluck Jonathan-led Federal Government.

"On an issue as serious as bombing, the government must not jump into conclusion by exonerating the group that has claimed responsibility, but must take a decisive step to arrest this ugly trend in our society by commencing full investigation into the incident.

"At different times, Nigerians have read different versions of the heinous crime coming from government officials. While the President hastily exonerated the MEND, saying he knew those behind the act, another government official and Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Timi Alaibe, blamed the incident on one Mr. Henry Okah.

"Yet, the State Security Service reportedly told Nigerians that they received intelligence alert which prompted them to swing into action to avert the danger.

"For whatever purpose it serves to fulfill, it is un-presidential for Mr. President to quickly exonerate MEND, which had earlier claimed responsibility for the dastardly act, bearing in mind that the State Security Service had also reportedly received tip-offs about this dangerous act.

"Mr. President would have immediately ordered a high powered investigation into the matter rather than alluding the incident to terrorists attack to give the country a bad image in the international community.

"The discordant tunes coming from government circles, each saying a different thing without linkages and synergies do not augur well for the country’s security system.

"The Federal Government and her agents must work together in a seamless fusion to address a number of challenges confronting us as a nation. Government position must reflect sound judgment based on exploration of the facts on ground rather than trying to make a political capital out of every scenario."

The ex-Military President said Nigeria’s security requires more than “a passing glance”.

The statement added: “We at the IBB 2011 Presidential Campaign Organisation wish to advise government that issues of security of individuals and of the nation require more than just a passing glance.

"It requires the cooperation of all in trying to contend with the challenges of security concerns. Nigerians bear the brunt of any security lapse, such as the one under mention, but we can improve on measures to avert such occurrence, if we are tactful, studious, methodical and thorough in our approach.

This way, most of our security challenges would be looked into and solutions would be sought to confront the perennial problem of kidnapping, armed robbery and violent activities.

"We believe in the ability of our presidential aspirant, General Ibrahim Babangida, to offer experienced leadership, if given the opportunity to preside over the affairs of this nation through the ballot box.

"This country needs experienced hand, courageous and bold leadership to contend with our multifarious developmental challenges.

"We implore the Federal Government to take a decisive step to commence full investigation into this incident while putting measures in place to avert future recurrence.

"May the gains and labours of our heroes past never be in vain. May God show us the path of those who are righteous and not that of those who have gone astray."

But the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation said Babangida was playing politics with the blood of innocent Nigerians.

In a statement issued Sunday, the organisation said: “In the light of people making self-serving interpretation of the President’s statement, we would like to state as follows:

The President is the chief security officer of the nation and has more information on this matter than any Nigerian.

Therefore, his statements are always carefully calibrated to protect the security of every Nigerian.



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it seems maradona knows more about the bombing than meets the eye

MrPrsdent:

it seems maradona knows more about the bombing than meets the eye

Every 1 knows every evil in Nigeria must be directly or indirectly connected to d Demon-IBB.

Am supprise that ibb is talking of security lapses, is he not the one that introduced bombing in nigeria? Ibb dnt have what to say, was he at the eagle square on 1st oct. 2010?

Does IBB not know that it is unwise to offer unsolicited advice?

Am supprise that ibb is talking of security lapses, is he not the one that introduced bombing in nigeria? Ibb dnt have what to say, was he at the eagle square on 1st oct. 2010?

Abeg, help me tell am.

IBB should not comment on this issue because he introduced bombing in Nigeria. And how are we sure he is not involved in this, being that bombing of opponents is his specialisation?