GEJ calls ThisDay to explain why he is in Côte d’Ivoire

Speaking exclusively to THISDAY, who broke the news yesterday, GEJ confirmed that he had been out of the country for over a month, revealing that he travelled to some cities in the U.S, then departed the country for London before arriving Cote d’Ivoire via Paris.

When reminded that THISDAY had tried to reach him several times last week to verify allegations that he was in exile, he said: “So what? I am not in exile. I am here resting. Yes I am in Cote d’Ivoire, I have been here for a week resting and this is my second trip to the country since I stepped down as president.

I have made sacrifices for Nigeria. I am praised all over Africa for averting bloodshed and for the peaceful transition from one government to another, but it seems Nigeria does not appreciate my efforts. I have done my best for this country and if I have to die for it, I will do so. However, I am taking it easy here (Cote d’Ivoire) and when I am ready, I will come back.”…. no b by force to go 9ja. Abeg abeg….