The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has described the declaration of a state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States by President Goodluck Jonathan as lacking in original thinking, and therefore asked the National Assembly to reject it.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said if the use of force was capable of ending the Boko Haram crisis, it would have ended a long time ago.
It said while the President was right in expressing outrage over the mindless killings and wanton destruction by the insurgents, he was wrong in proposing more of the same measures that have failed to yield results.
”If the medicine given to a patient has not cured his or her illness, is it not futile to prescribe more of the same medicine for the patient? If the declaration of a state of emergency in 15 local government areas in four states in 2011 has not curbed the activities of the insurgents, why extend such measure to other areas? If the use of force in the affected states have failed to curtail the activities of the insurgents, why send in more troops?
”There is nothing new in the President’s action. It is more of the same: deployment of more troops to the affected states and the use of tougher, scorched-earth tactics against the insurgents. In the first instance, this stepped-up militarization of the states amounts to an asymmetric use of force in an environment where the insurgents operate within a civilian population, hence it will ultimately be counterproductive as the death toll will continue to mount while the civilian population – who will be caught in the cross fire – will be alienated.
”Secondly, the President should go ahead and disband the committee he recently inaugurated and saddled with reaching out to the insurgents, because by opting to flood the states with more troops under an ill-advised emergency rule, he has succeeded in pulling the carpet from under the Committee’s feet. Who negotiates genuinely with a gun to his head? The committee’s job is over, the members can as well pack up and go home.
”Thirdly, one hopes the President’s action is not linked to the politics of 2015. With the three states militarized, there can neither be electioneering campaign nor voting there. We had warned earlier that as 2015 approaches, the Jonathan Administration will increasingly take measures that will make it impossible to hold election in many states The over militarization of some states in the north, the plan to destabilise the South-west using slush funds from the so-called oil pipeline protection contract and the infantile threats from some Niger Delta militants seem to be part of this plan
”Fourthly, what happens if and when the declaration of emergency rule fails to stem the violence, now that the President has gone for broke and played his last card?
”In view of the reasons stated above, we hereby reject the declaration of emergency rule in the three states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe, and we call on the National Assembly to also reject it and not allow itself to be used to rubber stamp a declaration that is largely cosmetic.
”We reiterate our earlier statements that the Boko Haram crisis has its roots in years of bad governance that have produced an army of unemployed,
unemployable, disenchanted and demoralized youths who are now ready hands and willing tools for those seeking to perpetrate violence. The unprecedented corruption across the land, as well as injustice and extra-judicial killings are also fuelling this crisis,” ACN said.
The party said while the short-term solution to the Boko Haram crisis should be a combination of dialogue and a minimal use of force, the long term measure to deny Boko Haram of willing recruits and make the sect unattractive to anyone is to ensure that the State can adequately meet the yearnings and aspirations of its citizens. And the only way to do this is through good governance that delivers the dividends of democracy to the citizens; stamps out corruption and ensures a just and equitable society.
”Boko Haram is like a bad tree. To kill it, it must be uprooted, instead of trimming its branches. The measures announced by President Jonathan on Tuesday will not deliver the killer punch to this reprehensible sect. There is need to think out of the box,” it said. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Una de craze. Everything,una go politisize am. Na waa 4 dis acn or wat
ReplyDeleteACN if you don't have any good thing to say pls keep quiet. You always criticize but you have never proffer solution to the problems of Nigeria. Boko haram said that they don't want amnesty. You want to force amnesty on terrorists who don't value human lives? What else should president Jonathan do than state of emergency?
ReplyDeleteLai Mohammed...you just like talking....even when your views does not make any sense even to a senseless man! Must you talk? and must we politisize everything? if you have the solution to all these, why not suggest this to the nation? Please keep quiet before you will make us to hate ACN!
ReplyDeleteAs an opposition party, u are expected to criticize constructively nd make meaningful contributns not just blabb abt everyfn dt goes ¤η in Aso rock. If jonathan sneezes, ACN comments, if he says nuffn, ACN comments. If ur party ȋ̝̊̅ڪ more abt painting others black, i wonder what u guys wld do if u get the ASO rock ticket. Lives are been sacrificed daily and u say Jonathans action ȋ̝̊̅ڪ a step in d wrong direction. If Lai Mohameds family falls a victim, am sure his story wld change. Bunch of idiots calling themselves ACN
ReplyDeleteLai Mohammed, I used to respect u and ur opinions on certain national issues but u have descended to a mere political parrot. Politicizing BH issue is like playing with our collective mentality. ACN cannot do better, support our president tackle dis menace that he is not his making in any way.
ReplyDeleteAnd to think that i was going to vote for ACN. I am happy they showed their true colours on time.
ReplyDeleteMr man u talk too much, if u have solution to Nigerian problem pls say it. If u didn't have solution pls keep ur mouth shut. So dat we can hear meaningful thing. Bcuz u re big idiots
ReplyDeleteI think nigerians should hold all this ACN responsible for th sponsoring of boko haram bcs i dont understand what this useless Lai Mohammed is saying now....is like the man is happy with the way they were killing people bcs of their own self intrest they want to rule with force...u will never get to dat top by the grace of God for this rubish statement you and falana useless yorubas
ReplyDeleteWhat is ACN solution? It is a pity that ACN is going about with blind criticism bcos they are already dining & in alliance with BH rtd general! Fake AWOIST.
ReplyDeleteLai Mohammed is a mad man, where were u when these notorious gang of yours have been killing innocent Nigerians, did u come up with any idea to curb the menace? u are only interested in 2015 that u are not sure of living to see if this killing continue. Mad ACN, MAD POEPLE, close ur dirty mouth, u guys wanna politicise everything in this conuntry.Is it christains that caused poverty in the north, why killing them? MAD MAN LAI the liar.
ReplyDeleteLai you are a stupid man. And every one now know who are conniving with Boko Haram! Fool.
ReplyDeleteD voice of d ppl is d voice of God. Action Congress of Nigeria should be careful not to expose dia incompetence n poor reasonin to d ppl. I mean, what Lai Mohammed has writin here is utter nonsense n it shows d kind of mindest d party has. Y can't u commend Jonathan for takin a step in d right directn? U talk abt bad governance, can u convincingly tell me d improvement in governance among d states ur party controls, considering d resources in dia disposal. U ppl shld be careful so u dnt contribute in d obvious downfall of ur party. I believe u can read what ppl hav writen here n begin wit immediate effect to retrace ur footstep, otherwise, by 2015 u guys will see d real downfall. Action Confusionists of Nigeria
ReplyDeleteHas ACN ever come out to condemn the mass murders of Christians in the North?
ReplyDeleteAnimals like Lai Mohammed stay in Abuja and spit crap from their mouths.
How about moving to Maiduguri and live among the terrorists lets see how long you will last there.
Innocent people are being killed daily and all you are interested in is politics.
Blood sucking demons!
this is what has sent fear into the hearts of ACN cos they know they will soon be exposed!
ReplyDelete19. I want to reassure you all that those who are directly or indirectly encouraging any form of rebellion against the Nigerian state, and their collaborators; those insurgents and terrorists who take delight in killing our security operatives, whoever they may be, wherever they may go, we will hunt them down, we will fish them out, and we will bring them to justice. No matter what it takes, we will win this war against terror.
all what i can say is that our political leaders are just interested in government bcos of their selfish interest and not to assist d masses.people r been killed in hundreds everyday and mr president declares state of emergency in d affected states where are lives are been killed like animals and u mr lai are talking of 2015. My question is if every soul in north have been killed bg then ,who will vote in the election. Infact am really dissapointed in d ways many political leaders in nigeria are taking d issue of BH .all hands must be on desk.
ReplyDeleteall what i can say is that our political leaders are just interested in government bcos of their selfish interest and not to assist d masses.people r been killed in hundreds everyday and mr president declares state of emergency in d affected states where are lives are been killed like animals and u mr lai are talking of 2015. My question is if every soul in north have been killed bg then ,who will vote in the election. Infact am really dissapointed in d ways many political leaders in nigeria are taking d issue of BH .all hands must be on desk.
ReplyDeleteLai Mohammed and the ACN are acting like they want Jonathans job at any cost,including making uninteligent remarks that could only come from the mouth of motto park boys,or are they now Associate conductors of Nigeria?
ReplyDeleteThis ACN people wat else did they want president to do? he called for amnesty, Boko refused, all they need is iron hand. and he has given it to them now ACN why complaining so u guys enjoy seeing innocent soul killed.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very constructive criticism. The man criticised the method adopted by federal government and profer both short term and long term solution to the boko haram problem. Moreso, every individual or party is subject to his opinion and that is all about democracy. Most people that commented here just read the headline and jump to conclusion, please read the last three paragraph and ask your self if it is constructive or not.So always take your time to read the full story befor you comment.
ReplyDeleteThank you my Brothers, all of you have spoken well, because i have been so worried when i saw this ACN reaction. it is really a pity that this is what Lai Mohammed have to say. In fact if the ACN were in power, would they have done any better?? Abeg leave GEJ and stop confusing him the more please.
ReplyDelete1.bOKO hARAN stop killing, say what you want, they refused.
2. Emirs please talk to them to stop, they refused.
4.Take amnesty, they refused,
5.State of emergence and you are still talking jargon? See, Elders of ACN, leave US alone, must you rule us? na by force??. HAHA! UNA JUST WANT POWER BY FORCE. ALMUSTAPHA.
Don't 4get that an ANPP(merging into APC) state is involved....but GEJ has decided to retain the govs and their functions...
ReplyDeleteACN only politicises....that's all they do..
Who doesn't know about the abject poverty they've led lagosians into???....Tinubu and his co-horts....
Only if lai mohammed or tinubu could live in maiduguri for One week even with an entourage of Soldiers, then his lang would change b4 u could say jack .....
Rubbish opposition....
Thank you my Brother Almustapha! Wooow! God bless you. God will judge them all. Why wont they just allow peace for once, they dont just want GEJ to do anything and people should keep dying endlessly ? It is well with us in Nigeria Amen!
ReplyDeleteEmeka Orji
i just wonder what philosophy this party called ACN have as regards to human life.. Mr Lai or what do u call yourself, human beings are been slaughtered like chicken & goats on daily basis in those 3states.., children are maimed,women are butchered, innocent soul are blown off on daily basis in these 3 states.. all you can publish is 2015 election.., may Almighty God have mercy on your generation & party.. your solution to this menace is : Dialogue, Good governance, & 2015 Election,,, Please can you explain to us what all these have to do with Children, women & Christianity?? are you aware that the CAN secretary in Maiduguri was butchered like a cow 2days ago for being a christian?? what has he got to do with all what you enlisted out as the root cause of BH.., The group simply said they are not interested on all you detailed above,, all they want is "ISLAMIS the whole Nigeria".. Shame on your mentality Lai.. I pray Fashola & Oshomole will pull out of ACN just for this your DEVILISH POSITION.
ReplyDeleteLai Mohammed stupid man and has made ACN foolish. buhari n tinumbu rochas won join them hahaha yeye set of ppl.
ReplyDeleteACN people pls dont let people be discouraged in you, be mindful of your utterances. Boko Haram sects are wild animals that needs to be dealt. All these bastards that call themselves Nigerians, needs to be wiped out. Is only in the North that you can find bastards, bcos their doctrines about Religion is so bad, preaching what is not in the Qur'an and Almajiris every where. Jonathan more grease to your elbow, whether they like it or not you will succeed, the Northerners feels Nigeria is for them only, NIGERIA is for all Nigerians. May God flush out all the enemies of progress in Nigeria, may God help us.
ReplyDeleteI'm suspecting dis CAN pple, they may be the brain behind BH. They talk of corruption, while their Governors are d most corrupt. Just take a gud look at their log, they only have broon without packer. Dat means whn they sweep, they will not pack it. That means they will only talk of corruption without doing anything to reduce it. I pity them. Political animals.
ReplyDeleteLai and his party are blood sucking devils interested only in power. Boko nonsense has been killing in thousands and the only advice lai can give is to pamper and reward them. It is a known fact that cpc and lai party are behind boko nonsense. I just pray that one of lai family be a victim of this senseless cult. May be lai's story will change
ReplyDeleteacn stop distabilize d peace of dis country. I love u b4 b4. But now Lai and co u are a fool.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous 12:26pm, may ur tongue choke u there!
ReplyDeleteIdiot!!!!
What has CAN got to do with the issue at hand?
Bloody fool
If u don't have anything to say, shut ur stinking mouth.
acn is boko haram in disguise
ReplyDeleteAnonymous 10:54 Fuck u! ACN, Fuck u too!! Lai Mohammed, Fuck U Too!!! Lai (or Lie) mohammed just ended up talkin abt long and short term solution without elaboration. So Fuck Him! By de time de Army exerts full force on dem, they will be crying aloud for amnesty. All hail GEJ for a brave step.
ReplyDeleteACN is ready to spill the blood of Nigerians in order to get power at all cost. The only people I respect in ACN are Ribadu, Oshiomole and Fashola period.
DeleteIt is time GEJ arrest this kind of politicians in this country to roth and perish in jail. How could this idiot vomit this kind of Nonsence,I therefore resign from ACN and will never vote for or do anything with ACN and APC(CPC- son)in present or future election in this country ,if there will be Nigeria after 2015.
ReplyDeleteBakara has lost his repute for accepting to be a running mate to CPC Buhari that led to killing of Southerners who went to render selfless service to their father Land which I believe is the cause of Incesant killings and blood shed now in the Northern part of the country,God should reveal this to Buhari and Bakare and it will continue untill Nigeria rebirth.
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