Former Head of State Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has rejected his nomination by fundamentalist group Boko Haram to moderate the proposed talks between it and the Federal Government.
The sect, whose attacks have left hundreds of people dead, last month held out an olive branch to the government.
It, however, gave some conditions, one of which is that some eminent Northerners, including Gen. Buhari, should moderate talks, which it is proposing to take place in Saudi Arabia.
Yesterday, Gen. Buhari said he would not have anything to do with the talks.
“How can I represent the people I don’t know? That I didn’t believe in their cause and struggle. How can I work for government of Boko Haram?,” he said.
The General spoke yesterday in Abuja after a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), the political party on whose platform he contested the 2011 Presidential election.
“I do not know any member of the Boko Haram sect. I do not believe and I do not know of any religion that will go and kill people, burn schools”, Buhari said.
In his view, the Federal Government has lost control of the country’s security.
Said Gen. Buhari: “There was a stage when I mentioned that I agreed with one fellow, who said there are three Boko Haram groups – one of Muhammed Yusuf whom we know of. A leader of the military then in Maiduguri did what we know in the military about internal security. They looked for Yusuf and handed him over to the police.
“A healthy young man who died under a very dubious manner in the police custody. Again, his in-law was murdered, their houses razed down.
I understand that Borno State government had to pay compensation. The second Boko Haram are the criminals attacking banks and market places stealing money and issuing statements that they are Boko Haram and I have no regret saying that the biggest Boko Haram is the Federal Government itself, because it has all the powers to stop anarchy in the country. Now, the social part of the country has been paralyzed, economic activities have stopped. People are no longer thinking of employment, they are thinking of what to eat and how to go about the following day.
“Why is it that government could not do it with all the military, police and other security agencies and with all the resources available?, he asked.
Gen. Buhari also spoke on the CPC BOT meeting and the re-election of United States President Barack Obama.
Gen. Buhari said: “Today, we met and reviewed what transpired in our party from the time of the elections through the tribunals to the Supreme Court and the elections in Kogi, Adamawa, Sokoto and the by-elections across the country.
“We are done with all these problems and we have discussed how to move forward. Among the things discussed is the matter of merger, which has occupied the minds of most Nigerians as the only realistic way of consolidating the multi-party democracy system for the opposition parties to come together and fight the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). I challenge the elite to go and do some research, from 1999 till date, how much Nigeria earns and where the money is.”
On Obama’s re-election and lessons to learn, he said: “The second coming of Obama is another big achievement for the US and we congratulate them as a country and as a people. He worked for it, he deserves it and he got it. His fundamental belief that the government is to look after the weak, in terms of the heath policies saved him. All are behind him and the system is working.”
At the BOT meeting were Buhari’s former running mate, Pastor Tunde Bakare, former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Mallam Nasiru el-Rufai, CPC National Chairman, Prince Tony Momoh, Nasarawa State Governor Umaru Tanko Almakura and former Minister of Works Hassan Lawal. among other.
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I am so happy that my mentor has finally come to reject the offer by these terorist that call them self Boko haram. I know Buhari has no hand in Their sponsor and will never do such a thing that affect the security of the nation. Let Their sponsors mediate for them period.
ReplyDeleteWho is fooling who?politicians are now better actor than actors.mmmmmmttttccchhheewwwww
DeleteI agree with Buhari that biggest BK is Federal Government . Who is killing western Education by not providing funds ?
ReplyDeleteHow many Nigeria Serving Leader have there children in Nigeria School ?
They will never put there children in Nigeria School bcos they dont want Western Education For Masses .
From Education point of view and correlation with meaning of BK , i m highly convince that FG is biggest BK in this country .
Who is fooling who?politcians are now better actors than actors.mmmttttcccheeewwwwwwww
ReplyDeleteIt is a slap in the first place for a ragtag group to invite a seasoned soldier, an Army General of the Federal Republic, to moderate terrorist dialogue. That is a reflection of our failed status. A yoruba adage says that when you overstay your visit at the latrine, flies play you host. More often than not, Buhari has dragged himself in the mud. He's either weeping publicly, or inciting violence with reckless, thoughtless comments,and encouraging sectarianism. Be the professional soldier that you are till your last breath. It is a NOBLE profession.
ReplyDeleteGod bless Buhari! With your comments above, come 2015, if you contest, you sure have my vote!
ReplyDeleteDon't be so gullible
DeleteWho's being gullible here? The man has come out to OPENLY deny & condemn the sect's activities, what else do you seek? As far as I'm concerned, he's the only known leader with the interest of the masses at heart. Come up with any better person if you can. There's freedom to chose remember! That's my choice, whether it goes down well with you or not. No offense meant please.
DeleteWhile he has not responded, some Nigerians are already acclaiming him to BH, Gen. Buhari has spoken again and some people are still groaning. Until we desist from religious, social, ethnic and tribal sentiments, face the facts, this country will not be governed by men of truth and we will continue to suffer the mess. God bless Buhari God bless Nigeria
ReplyDeleteNo body should believe what Buhari was saying. he knew it would be very hard to convince people that he knew nothing about them if he had agreed at instance. these Boko harams are still comming in a tough manner and that will make the Governemnt to ask him ( Buhari) to accept the Go- betweem role and definately he is going to be successful to encourage them in laying their weppons. what follows? people will now beging to sing he is trusted, respected and worthy. The meaning is, pple will repose trust in him when he comes back in the next election. "A wolf in a ship clothing" that is what he is.
ReplyDeleteBuhari, stop pretending as if you do not know the Boko Haram group. Pls recall your comment after election that you would make the country uncomfortable and ungovernable for mr President. Why did it take you so long a time to refuse the offer? You have seen it as a dent to your political carrier.
ReplyDeleteNigerian will always have there leader (Christian or Muslim), however , i have been thinking( without ethnic or religion bigotry ) one Nigeria that can move this country forward .I concluded that Buhari is right person come 2015.
ReplyDeleteHowever , i stand to be corrected on this my opinion but i will like any fellow citizen disagree with me to come with any better person that has all necessary attribute with popularity to be a leader of this nation.
Moreso , if have sole right to choose candidate come 2015 , i would have go for my father (good and God fearing with all attribute of good leader ) but who knows him.
I m not politician but i think Buhari is better for now .
I STAND TO BE CORRECTED.
Why did it take him this long to reject that offer? was he contemplating whether to accept or reject it? Buhari's utterances and his dispositions of late since his last ouster has soiled his 'once highly held' image. For me, his opting out of this mediation was becouse of the intervention of CPC which he cannot dispense with yet. this is one man who told GEJ that he was going to make the country ungovernable for him. though there was BH before Election but the truth is Buhari's electoral failure has undoubtedly fuelled this urgy of voilence.
ReplyDeleteCharles o whatever u call yourself,the fact remains that he had openly denied the sect whether it took him time to do that or not. When he kept mute, he is a sponsorer. Now he's openly denied them, he delayed! Will u allow this man be please? So far, he's still the best man for the #1 seat, take it or leave it!
DeleteBuhari is a very disciplined man by all standard. Why are these faceless and vicious group want to drag his name to the mess created by the selfish politicians and peole in the North. As a military head of state he gaveno breathing space and chance to any extremist group anywhere. Why is it now that peopl want to link him with extremism? Buhari, You type is rare even among your co rtd general. Your records are there and people will one day in Nigeria recognise you for what you arepolitics apart.
ReplyDeleteThe general remain the bravest amoung his equal. His personality cannot be dented with dirt. I salute you the general and even though you may not contest in the next elections, you servitute to the nation will be greatly appreciated for not only must you be the president to have your ideology implemented, but you can support a godson to become the sit head while you issue the command. We await the return of the messiah president of Nigeria that was denied the position by evil people and there party of like mids; corrupt roten minds.
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ReplyDeleteI upload the decline of Gen. Buhari for the offer as a mediator. Indeed he is not only a military General, that is even under estimation of his person but also a General of the intellects.
ReplyDeleteI uphold the decline of Gen. Buhari for the offer as a mediator. Indeed he is not only a military General, that is even under estimation of his person but also a General of the intellects.
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