The statement, released on [date not specified in the provided text], emphatically denies any suggestion that Dr. Jonathan linked former President Muhammadu Buhari to Boko Haram or implied support for the terrorist group. 

The office stressed that Dr. Jonathan acknowledges Buhari’s firm stance against terrorism, noting that both leaders, during their tenures, worked toward peace and stability in Nigeria. 

It urged the public to disregard misinterpretations and emphasized Jonathan’s commitment to peace, unity, and democratic values, advocating for a truthful understanding of Nigeria’s challenges without distortion for political or sensational purposes.