Former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Kano called for the granting of amnesty to Boko Haram militants, insisting that they are not ghosts as alleged by President Goodluck Jonathan.
Tinubu, the National Leader of Action Congress of Nigeria, who was in Kano to commiserate with the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, over the attack on him and his convoy recently, explained that the amnesty must be based on justice, particularly for those with no blood stains on their hands.
He however said those involved in criminal activities among them must be made to face justice.
He said, “For the innocent ones among them, there must be amnesty. We cannot fight a war in our own country against minor crimes and minor people. We would only end up multiplying these people by trying to use force against our own citizens.
“I therefore disagree with the President; they are not ghosts.
“Are those people in prison ghosts? If they are, why are prison officials looking after them? Are JTF operatives fighting ghosts, do they possess magic power to see ghosts?”
According to him, security challenges in the country could also be attributed to the duplication of ministries related to Police affairs, which he said, could render the Inspector General of Police, M.D. Abubakar, incapacitated in taking firm control of security in the country.
At the Emir’s palace, Tinubu condemned the attack on the royal father, describing it as unfortunate.
The Emir, thanked Tinubu for the visit, describing him as a visionary and purposeful leader in every aspect of life by showing good example to the ordinary people.
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those without blood stained on their hand should be pardon but d criminal ones should be tried in d court & face d music
ReplyDeletemr tinubu try to follow Awo. Plan. Dont sell Yoruba 4 Hause again u started looking 4 popularity when u cal Opc in lag to stop the two of them came out 4 settlement. Maybe u one of them that FG wil settle.
ReplyDeleteAre there really any Boko Haram without blood stains on their hansds?it beats me. You can't say that these so called innocent ones have not aided the sect in any way
ReplyDeleteWho are the ones without blood stains in their hands? Is it the ones that send them, plan the operation without getting physically invoved?
ReplyDeleteLet us not play politics with everything. Members of the group are out to kill whenevr they have the opportunity.
It does not make sense talking about inocent and guilty here, besides; no inocent one has been caught
Men want to get to power hook or crook. Which one is 'minor crimes and minor people'. This description does not fit Boko Haram
ReplyDeleteWhat exactly is he saying ?? Those stain with blood and those who are not. All BH members are aiders of bloodshed, so what exactly is he saying.
ReplyDeleteNigerians are always concern about their self's alone, this Animals (BH) are still killing innocent people just to Caw the whole nation in giving them amnesty and criminal minded politicians are saying give it to them. The North threaten this nation that it will be Ungovernable,Why are they calling for Amnesty ??
You have started that Nigerian yeye Oppositon politics. So what will we usd to determine the innocent Boko Haram? Pls
ReplyDeletecheap talk mr. tinubu. when GEJ said ghost even a child knew the true meaning. duplicating of security agencies? u hold the master keys: how many hoodlums in lagos with different kind of uniforms? now police can't even perform in lagos any more...OGE
ReplyDeleteMr.Tinebu,the president explained that unlike niger-delta militants when you call them they won't come.May be the president will send you to bring them.You sound like someone looking for a political post.With this authorance is clear that you could sell your people for a morcel of bread.Don't be deceived, the northerners will only use you to get what they want.Please forget the false impression that when you follow them you'll get there.They are not king makers,the do cause division to get upper hand.Only if nigns learn from their mistakes and remain together,they'll not succeed.
ReplyDeleteU ar just playing polities wit peoples life, U should go n rest, igbos has been killed n no Yoruba man reported dead dat y U come n say there should grant them amnesty
ReplyDeletemr tinibu u people are the ones missleading this country how can they be granted amnesty rubish...fool!
ReplyDeletePOLITICS IN NIGERIA IS SOMETHING ELSE. YOU CAN IMAGINE TINUBU TRYING TO PAVE HIS WAY UNDERMINDING THE CALAMITIES. GOD WILL JUDGE YOU ALL. IF THEY ARE NOT GHOST, TINUBU SHOULD IDENTIFY THEM. NONSENSE.
ReplyDeleteI CRY FOR THIS COUNTRY. LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT WHATEVER HE/SHE SOW, HE/SHE WILL REAP.
ReplyDeleteTINUBU, INFACT THAT YOUR VISIT IS BASELESS. I WAS SEEING YOU AS A MATERIAL IN GOVERNMENT TO SAVE THIS COUNTRY, BUT YOUR COMMENT IS GETTING ME DISCOURAGED.