Former
Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari has advised President Goodluck
Jonathan to resign from office for his inability to tackle the security
challenges facing the country.
Speaking to newsmen in his residence
in Daura town yesterday, General Buhari said the issue of security is a
fundamental duty of any responsible government, but Jonathan failed to
protect the lives and the properties of Nigerians since he assumed
power.
“When the Niger Delta militants
started their activities in the South-South, they were invited by the
late President Umaru Yar’adua.
An aircraft was sent to them and their
leaders met with the late President in Aso Rock and discussed issues.
They were given money and a training scheme was introduced for their
members. But when the Boko Haram emerged in the north members of the
sect were killed,” General Buhari lamented.
“And when the police failed to address
the insurgency, soldiers were invited and they captured the Boko Haram
leader, Muhammad Yusuf alive and handed him over to police. But Yusuf
was eventually killed, his in-law too was killed and their houses were
demolished”, he said.
He said the murder of the Boko Haram
leader however provoked his followers and that was what led the country
to its present situation. He suggested that government should adopt a
new approach that will end the insurgency without affecting the lives
and properties of innocent people.
“In Bama and Baga towns, military
personnel were reported to have been engaged in extortion and sometimes
raping of women. And because a soldier was killed in Baga the whole town
was sacked by military. This is not the best way military should have
acted when they were sent to restore law and order in a town. How can a
responsible government allow its people to be killed in this way,” he
asked.
He warned that the police, SSS, army, navy and Air force should know how to conduct themselves and act professionally.
“The soldiers are not expected to go
and sack a town because one of them is killed. They are expected to
capture the culprits for prosecution. After all the soldiers are not
meant to tackle internal crisis but when it is necessary they should act
professionally.
“Whoever is sent to protect people
should also protect their integrity. When the former England’s Prime
Minister, Margret Thatcher decided to hold its political meeting in
Brighton the security advised her to cancel the meeting because of the
IRN rebellions, but she insisted and held the meeting. The hotel she was
accommodated was bombed and some of her political associates were
killed but soldiers did not condone the area and kill everybody there,
rather they conducted themselves professionally,” Buhari said.
General Buhari, who condemned the
imposition of state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, said
state of emergency was not the best way to address insurgency in the
three affected states and the country in general.
“Government cannot kill all the Boko
Haram members. Government should rather arrest and prosecute the Boko
Haram members. They should only be killed when they said clearly they
wage war against their country like what happened during the civil war.
And even during civil war we that fought in the war were given a copy of
code of conduct book which guided us against killing innocent people”,
he said.
(DailyTrust)
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General Buhari should keep his mouth shut. If state of emergency is not the solution, then he should go ahead and proffer a better one rather than just criticising the president every time. Is it not the same Buhari that refused to be a member of the amnesty committee? Why is he asking Jonathan to resign? Must he be president before he can contribute his own quota to solving the security problem?
ReplyDeleteTell ur father to shut up,re u out of ur mind.son of a thousan fathers!
DeleteBuhari you are the major problem 2 dis country, we dont need you, secondly you are old enought, we need young onec 2 rule.
DeleteBuhari you are the major problem 2 dis country, we dont need you, secondly you are old enought, we need young onec 2 rule.
DeleteBuhari is half mental, by next week he will walk on the street necket.
DeleteThis Buhari man has gone crazy. Comparing Niger Delta crisis with Boko Haram by Buhari is so disappointing. I used to think Buhari has brains, but today I've confirmed that he doesn't only have diarrhoea of the mouth, his brain is also leaking. Niger Delta were fighting to have a share of the resources gotten from their bedroom and not some psychos who are desperate to 'sleep with some phony virgins in their graves'. Buhari should help them and give them a supply of virgins while they're alive, and not to fool themselves that there will be virgins for murderers. Imagine, Buhari even speaks in favour of people who are opposed to western education. Yet, all the gadgets they use is as a result of Western education. I'm ashamed of Buhari.
Deletebuhari is clearly one of them
ReplyDeleteI just can't imagine why people keep comparing Niger-Delta militants with Boko-haram! They are two entirely different groups! The Niger-Deltans were fighting for a just course while the Bokos are just killing innocent people. The Bokos deserve no mercy at all. They must be pulled down and crushed forever!
ReplyDeleteyou are talking nonsense buhari
ReplyDeleteBuhari is the leader of the sec.boko aram,he too should be sanctioned.
ReplyDeleteThis man should go and rest and stop making noise . He is the cause of some of the problems we av in this country today due to his unguided noise.
ReplyDeleteExactly, let him shut his mouth.
ReplyDeleteWhy must GEJ resign?
ReplyDeleteBuhari just feel like running his mouth and don't want to let the cat out of the bag.
Are you sure he is not the person backing up the boko haram members?
Now he is not happy bcos the government is fighting them now.
General Buhari you will no get to the post of that president in Jesus Name...you are looking for how to scatter Jonathan reign...God Almight we no allow you in Jesus Name....If i may ask you General Buhari are you the right person??? may God of heaving judge you....
ReplyDeleteBuhari is evil, God will expose him. He should be investigated.
ReplyDeleteIs it because Niger-Delta Militant were offered amnesty and money that is why he introduce BH in the north?
ReplyDeleteis it not his brothers that are causing the insecurity. cant he tell the to drop their arms for peace to rain? or are the fighting for him to become the president.
ReplyDeleteNE Please let him give us the answer if he has one
Buhari should keep his lousy mouth shut. You co-created Boko Haram the blood of these people and those they have killed will be in your hand.
ReplyDeleteOur geneneral, you are absolutely right on the issue of so called Nigerian Army who are killing indiscriminately. This is not fare, even in the sight of God. This has made me to hate Nigerian Army and as for Good luck, he should better resign because he is not competent to rule Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteU r as foolish as buhari! He wil join abacha soon!
DeleteU have opened ur ass,all ur boys are dining,they will all die cus we have see u clear.this buhari na devil
ReplyDeleteI now believe dat d man is a lunatic, he really needs a visit 2 a psychotherapist. So dis man is nt happi dat a BH leader was killed? Ken Saro Wiwa was killed, nd d Ogoni pple neva pulled down d Nigerian flag.In my humble opinion, Buhari shud b declared an enemy of d nation,and thus be charged wit felony.His antecedents in toppling democratic govts speaks 4 itself. Born 2 Rule . Nonsense !!!!
ReplyDeleteI now believe dat d man is a lunatic, he really needs a visit 2 a psychotherapist. So dis man is nt happi dat a BH leader was killed? Ken Saro Wiwa was killed, nd d Ogoni pple neva pulled down d Nigerian flag.In my humble opinion, Buhari shud b declared an enemy of d nation,and thus be charged wit felony.His antecedents in toppling democratic govts speaks 4 itself. Born 2 Rule . Nonsense !!!!
ReplyDeleteMr Buhari you seems to have diorhea of the mouth.., Find a way of resigning away your miserable life before asking someone else to resign. What prosecution are you talking about & BH not threatning the existance of Nigeria sovereinity??? were you dump or cant read when BH iliterates said all they need is to "ISLAMIZE" Nigeria??, when a rebel group go ahead to hoist a strange Flag in a teritory governed by an exixting government what do you call that.. we use to have respect bcos of the "Anti-Coruption" we thought we saw during your reign, but we have now come to realise that you are an ardent & terrosilsly enclined muslim who sees nothing wrong with other people being slaughtered like chickens,, as long they are not Muslim.. its a pity bcos we thought we have an elder statesman in you, but we seen who you are
ReplyDeleteBuhari said “Government cannot kill all the Boko Haram members when they are killing innocent Nigerian and Nigerian forces.Buhari u are not the only Nigeria, and Nigerian are now douting ur origin. Keep ur mouth shut because the situation in the country today was the vow u made openly to the public if u lose 2011 election. Buhari couldnot perform better than GEJ b/cos when u were the head of state u couldnot talk , it was idiabon that talk b4 u were overthrone.
ReplyDeletebuhari buhari... its time u are arrested, it seems u know too much....so you know all these? tell us somefin
ReplyDeleteSince u buhari participated in civil war,my eldest brother was killed,his not a baifar army. So u guys killed innocent people n nobody hav paid compensation to us. My mum is late due to dis. Der blood is in ur head n God will anser u for all ur evil deeds. Kindly shutup ur mouth.
ReplyDeleteI don't blame Buhari. I rather blame Jonathan who is allowing every Tom and misfit to talk any how and get away with it! Jonathan is showing tremendeous weakness. God will never allow us vote any civilian man again as president. Any president of this country, in future, i suggest, must have military experience to be able to rule a country like Nigeria where we have a lot of mischief makers!
ReplyDeleteBuhari,Goodluck cannot resign because u are not better than him in governance. Note Your military regime as Head of state was the worst we ever experience b4 U were overthrone due to ur tribalistic nature character. Nigerians cannot tow ur line with APC. So let this country be because u have disturb Nigerians too much but one thing remain for u to ask......... Seccesion or dividing North and South Nigeria-If that is what u want let go for a referandum-Bushirt
ReplyDeleteBuhari is angry because the Military men are dealing with his boys(BH) Shame and begin to cry, u are a loser and forever a loser as far as Nigeria is concern-what right have u to challenge GEJ. He cannot resign we elected him and he has full right to rule this country. Military Junta disguyzing to Civilian terrorist.
ReplyDeleteGen Buhari,while can't u condemn the act of terrorism introduced †Î¦ the system by boko haram,this cowards have killed more than 3000 nigerians and yet u open ur mouth †Î¦ ask government †Î¦ pardon them.we all know Buhari have hand in the crisis perpetrated by boko haram and soon ur secret would be exposed.u or ur soo called apc or cpc would never rule this country.shame onn u gen buhari
ReplyDeleteBuhari look like Boko Haram people,
ReplyDeletebuhari's brain is under his feet....that's why he cant even think properly. He is the number one boko haram
ReplyDeletebuhari is a fool when military came to camp five it affected warri what a we saying
ReplyDeleteword from Boko Haram grand commander
ReplyDeleteThis man needs the presidency more than his life. What a desperate cattle rearer.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe Buhari is saying all this or else i would have said e don dey craze for head.
ReplyDeleteConfirmed, Buhari needs to be exxamined Yaba!!!!
ReplyDeletewhat GMB said was that, no peace for the north and xtians. As long as GEJ is naija pres.
ReplyDeleteThis buhari should be taken to a psychyrist hospital before he finally goes mad. Cos I know that its madness coming close to him
ReplyDeleteMumu man. He is such a fool. Can't believe he came up here to tal trash
ReplyDeletethis is endtime buhari becareful tomorrow is too late for you repent now and accept Jesuschrist.because hell is real and waiting for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat other prove do we need to realize that Buari is the chief sponsor of Boko Haram? This is just a clear evidence. God will judge all the evil people.
ReplyDeleteBuhari wil die a shameful death cos of innocent blood on his confused head!
ReplyDeleteFrom Daura to Kano, Maiduguri to Bauchi all you see is poverty. What did he and IBB do during their reign as military presidents? Dear Buhari, your time is passed, your time has also passed you by, The office of the Nigerian Presidency will never get to you. Your desperation is a real proof that you have a hidden agenda and God will never give you room for that-Amen. I remember the text messages you sent out to the whole inhabitants of Northern Nigeria asking them in Hausa, to defend their votes with their last blood. You are a bigot, a hater and a religious fanatic. Jonathan will rule peacefullly and boko haram will never rise again. The will and destiny of Nigeria and Nigerians is bigger that you. Who owns PHCN? Who owns half of the Ships in Apapa dock? Who wns the hauses in dubai, Republic of Benin, Who owns the property in Victoria Island,the one in Abuja, Egypt. Who owns The University at Lapai, who owns those posh hotels inCameroun, Niger, Cameroun. Who owns those properties in Ibadan? the investments in Russia, France and Britain?
ReplyDeleteWell these questions are meant for buhari to examine
Nduka Irabor, Tunde Thompson and other
ReplyDeleteJournalists cried when Buhari jailed them. Tai
Solarin the Activist cried when Buhari sent
him to jail for publicly opposing him. Fela
Ransome Kuti, the Musician, cried when he
was jailed by Buhari. Parents and friends of
Barth Owoh, Ojuolape and others cried when,
they were sent to early graves. Former
Governor of Imo State, the late Sam Mbakwe
cried at Buhari’s marginalization of his people
when PTDF was unable to construct a single
road in South West, South South and South
East whereas, the same PTDF under Buhari
regime constructed more than 98 roads in
the Northern part of Nigeria. Ambrose Ali
cried when Buhari locked him up for nothing.
Michael Ajasin cried and even became blind
thanks Buhari. Civil Servants cried when he
retrenched 53,000 workers. Nigerians cried
while queuing for their portions of scarce
commodities like rice, sugar, salt, milk and
toiletries. Students cried when he re-
introduced payment of school fees. Our
Economy cried when he increased external
debts by $3bn in 1year. Lagosians are still
crying from road traffic because He cancelled
the Metro line Railway Project. Nigerians have
cried for more than 17 years of military rule
resulting from Buhari’s criminal regime. What
goes around, comes around. Tears never
begin flow from Buhari’s eyes yet. All
Nigerians need is credibility not tears The
parents of the 11 copper members slain in
Bauchi, during 2011 post-election violence,
that erupted, following Buhari's post-election
speech activities of boko haram commence
and thousands of Nigerians are dying every
day , also cried The N2.8 billion stolen by
Buhari and trillion of naira that disappeared
under him in PTF is fresh in our memories, we
shall never forget and forgive him. We have
recycled leaders enough. Nigeria is a country
with more than 160 million people why
recycle leaders? Those angling to replace the
now discredited lot are in every way, the
same fingers of a leprous hand. They had
never offered anything for us in the past
except hatred and distrust among us. We
need a new set of credible people as leaders
not the old same people. They ruled the
country in the past and brought policies that
ruined this country to this extent and wants
to come back again, never. We are many in
Nigeria, let's try another set.
it is ovius and vry clear that Buhari is the commander in chief of the BOKO HARAM.....this the reason he can never again be naijiria leader bcos the idiot fool is tatally muslim/islamic fanatics......stupid idiot MUTURU........GOD PURNISH YOU.
ReplyDeleteNigerian should be convinced that Buhari is a devil's incanet sent to destroy Nigeria. Can he say any good thing he did 2 Nigeria during his regime, rather thousands of civil servant were sacked,journalists that reported his events were sent 2 early grave,all projects that could benefit nigeria already initiated b4 him,he stopped them,etc. He has piles of such bad records. Everybody knows d truth,just that people refuse 2 call a spade-a spade. But the holy book says "that there is no joy 4 d wicked" so, buhari will never have peace.
ReplyDeleteDomkat, u are very stupid,by sorpoting an evil leader like Buhari,am shore u are also a member of boko,very soon nemesis will catch up with u and u leader buhari
ReplyDeletei dont think this man know the people of this country did not like him he better just go and find somewhere to head his head as Babangida did buhari is a very shameless man.....by God grace u are goint to die before 2015
ReplyDeleteU ve all said it. I can only say dat am dissapointed in Buhari. GEJ also has to be blamed for his uwillingness to display his powers as the GCFRN in some important notional issues. GOD Bless Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteIts a pity the old General is still talking like this. Silence is all i have for him. God bless Nigeria, may God bless our leaders (GEJ and his cabinet) with wisdom to guide us thru Amen!
ReplyDeleteBabz
My joy is that Nigerians are now fully aware of what happened in the past and what is still happening - God bless Nigeria and nigerians. I was so provoke by Buhari's comment but I am appeased by all the above comments. Buhari should be pleaded with or forced to call his Bokoharam members to order.
ReplyDeleteWhy can't GEJ arrest and prosecute this bigot? Nothing will happen!
ReplyDeletepolitics is a game of number and not online comments. All we know , the next president is either BUHARI or Buhari nominated candidate. People are so brainwashed and could not see beyond their nose. IT IS OVER FOR PDP. The north will never allow any minority to rule this country again. The people who hide under Boko Haram to destroy the north will never go unpunished. let them continue to kill the truthful ones like late AZIZA. Buhari is far far bigger than any blackmail. the northern elements that normally frustrate Buhari in the north has learnt their lesson. May GOD keep us to 2015. amen
ReplyDeleteThis is surprising that an elder statesman in the person of Buhari is making all these incisive statements and senseless comparison of the Boko Haram with Niger Delta militants. Let us see how you will remain relevant in Nigeria politics both now and in future with this level of fanatism and lack of objectivity. Buhari may think that he is fighting President GEJ by his utterances but not knowing that he is losing popularity by the day from those who had the least respect for him. Infact, he should hide his face in shame and forget the the ambition of ruling the great nation. He can not eat his cake and have it. He cannot fight BH and still be relevant in Nigeria polictical history. It is a shame!
ReplyDeleteJust look how this man mess up himself for Nigerians' from the beginning of the public opinion to the last person, no body is saying anything good to buhari's comment, let him bury his head in shame because the hand writing is written boldly on the wall for the whole world to see, Buhari please, put your ass together and have a change of mind, but you can never rule Nigeria again.
ReplyDeletebuhari is a fustrated billy goat that forgot he îs wkng or livng under a curse place on hm by (late papa edahosa of blessed memory).ît is signed nd sild n heaven nd they is ntng he or anybody can do about it period.
ReplyDeleteBuhari, buhari, burahi death is calling u, very soon u will die like abacha, no man on dis earth is bigger than GOD Almighty, verily I say unto u buhari : ur death is very soon
ReplyDeleteeven ur fada cnnt ensult baba buhari look at dis monkey de use 2 cal prdent u dnt cal him mumu, ugly, bad lucks 2 all nation dama u xtaint if u hear muslims names u wll say BH. If namadi sambo get power 2 talk u wil now says BH dont start .am Maryam if u lik jst kil me
ReplyDeleteAPC members from South south, southwest, southeast , middle belt, and the north. Is Buhari the must qualified member of the party for the presidential election 2015? I personally don't think so.
ReplyDeleteBuhari is an Islamist. His ticket as the flagbearer has written the result of the forthcoming election already.
Make Una Shine eye o!
Jonathan cannot resign because of your selfish ambition Oga Boko Haram
ReplyDeleteBuhari may even thing is fighting Jonathan but he should also have it at the back of his mind that he is fighting not only Jonathan but Nigeians' as well
ReplyDeleteThis Buhari man is dam frustrated, he will never stop running this his mouth
ReplyDelete