Pres. Jonathan On INEC, Boko Haram And Election Postponement.

President Goodluck Jonathan spoke with four members of the press yesterday.  He did not mention any major policy changes or announcements, and served to reinforce his position on issues of security and the general elections during the intimate media chat.

When asked about his confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman, Attahiru Jega he responded, “if I feel that Jega is not good enough, for obvious reasons, then I can by provisions in the Constitution that gives the person who appoints the power to remove, and I’ve not told anybody I’m going to remove Jega.” His position, however, seems to conflict with statements from other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders who last week called for Jega’s resignation and incarceration.

On the Chibok girls, President Jonathan asked not to be quoted when the issue will be resolved but did reassure the Nigerian public that “the issues of Chibok girls will get better.”

President Jonathan was puzzled by what he calls “the politiziation of Boko Haram.” He said that “I can’t even imagine someone insinuating that I [would be responsible] for politicizing Boko Haram.” President Jonathan reinforced his previous statements that he is taking the insecurity problems in the north serious, and that elections could not be held this week because of public safety.

President Jonathan made it clear that “elections will be conducted in this country and the government will be inaugurated on May 29th of this year.” saharareporters report.