“I Was Misconstrued” – SGF Clears Air On ‘Nigeria Will Break’ Remark

• It was an apparent sensitization, says SGF

Secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, says his remarks on Nigeria have cracks in its walls and may likely break up was misconstrued and blown out of proportion.

Mustapha, while speaking at an interdenominational church service to commemorate Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary on Sunday, had expressed concerns over the current plethora of issues bedevilling the nation.

He had averred that if these challenges are left unattended to they might lead to disintegration of Nigeria.

The SGF said Nigeria currently has ”cracks in its walls”.

But in a statement on Wednesday, Mustapha said his comment was misinterpreted, adding that he appreciates the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari in solidifying the unity the country.

He said remained committed and steadfast to an indivisible Nigeria and that a differing notion is a clear misinterpretation of the government’s position.

“I have observed with concern, the apparent sensitization of the remarks I made at the 60th Independence Anniversary Church Service, where I stood in for His Excellency, the Vice President,” he said.

“For the avoidance of doubt, I want to affirm that His Excellency, the Vice President and I remain very firmly and irrevocably committed to the ideal of one indivisible Nigerian nation.

“We are also deeply appreciative of President Muhammadu Buhari’s consistent efforts to strengthen the unity of the Nigerian nation.

“Any suggestion to the contrary is a clear misinterpretation of our common position as a Government.”