The convictions that were upheld were said to be those in respect of the Warri bombing, relating to Mr. Okah’s providing finance and equipment without which the bombing would not have been executed.
A Presidency source told State House correspondents on the condition of anonymity on Saturday that the Federal Government had sent what he called “a measured letter” to the South African government on the matter.
In the letter, Buhari was said to have described the judicial decision as a major step towards removing terrorism from the continent.
“South Africa has projected itself an enduring partner to Nigeria in the war against terrorism.
“When African countries act jointly against terrorism, they send out clear and unambiguous signals that there is no more a place for terrorism on our continent,” the source quoted part of the letter to the South African authorities.
He added that the latest judgment was being seen by the Presidency as a victory for the fight against terrorism in all its forms and shapes.
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the South African Government to commend the country’s Supreme Court of Appeal’s judgment that confirmed the conviction of Mr. Henry Okah over terrorism charges.
