Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has dismissed reports suggesting that he accused the late President Muhammadu Buhari of having ties with Boko Haram, describing such claims as “a gross misrepresentation” of his comments on Nigeria’s security challenges. “At no time did Dr. Jonathan suggest, imply, or insinuate that President Buhari had any connection with Boko Haram or that he supported the group in any form,” the statement read. “The point Dr. Jonathan sought to make was that Boko Haram, in its characteristic deceit, often invoked the names of respected public figures to sow confusion, exploit political divisions, and undermine public confidence in government,” it said. Jonathan recognizes that President Muhammadu Buhari, like every patriotic Nigerian, stood firmly against terrorism and was himself a target of Boko Haram violence,” the statement read. Dr. Jonathan remains committed to peace, unity, and the strengthening of democratic values in Nigeria,” Eze concluded.