UK releases report on Buhari, Jonathan’s secret meeting in London

Abuja - The government of the United Kingdom
on Wednesday refuted reports in some national
dailies alleging that President Muhammadu Buhari was in London at its instance to meet with

former President Goodluck Jonathan with a view to adressing the current crisis in the Niger Delta region.

The refutal was contained in a terse press
statement issued by the Press Officer of the
British High Commission in Abuja, Joe Abuku.


Buhari is currently in London to take care of
minor health issue.
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
region 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”