BY LINUS CHIBUIKE
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has expressed solidarity with King Abdullah ll Bin Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, following the resolution of a recent rift in the royal family.
Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu,
said in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, that Buhari conveyed his solidarity in a letter to King Abdullah.
In the letter personally signed by him, the President said he was disturbed when he heard reports of attempts to destablise the Kingdom, but was reassured when he learnt that the crisis had been resolved amicably.
The letter read, “While here in London taking a short rest, I was profoundly disturbed to read from international news agencies of attempts to destabilise the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
“Your exemplary leadership since ascending the throne has attracted worldwide admiration. Relations between Nigeria and Jordan have been excellent and I thank you for the part you have played in this relationship.”
‘‘Your Majesty, I am much heartened that matters have now been resolved and I pray that the Hashemite Kingdom continues to not only remain peaceful, but also a major beacon of hope for the region under Your Majesty’s wise guidance,” the President said.
The President extended to the King the assurances of his highest personal regards.
