Obasanjo Blames Ex-President Jonathan for Boko Haram's Spread

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says ex-president Goodluck Jonathan did not believe the Boko Haram insurgency was a serious issue. Obasanjo said Jonathan believed the insurgency was a ploy by the north to stop him from getting re-elected.

Former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan.

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