Former military Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.); Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi; a former Osun State Governor and Interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Bisi Akande; and a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, have accused President Goodluck Jonathan of being after their lives.

In separate interviews with SUNDAY PUNCH on Saturday, they accused the President of having their names on a sniper list.

El-Rufai had on Thursday named the top politicians as some of the persons on  President Jonathan’s watch list. When our correspondents sought their reactions,  on Saturday, they agreed with the FCT minister, saying they were targets for being in the opposition to the ruling government.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo had in an 18-page letter to Jonathan, dated December 2, 2013, accused the President of training snipers and putting 1,000 people on a watch list. He also accused Jonathan of having a killer-squad.

But the Presidency dismissed the allegation, swiftly. It insisted on Saturday  that President Goodluck Jonathan had no watch or hit list as being speculated by certain persons.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, reacted on behalf of the Presidency in an interview with SUNDAY PUNCH.

El-Rufai, on his Twitter account on Thursday, identified the top politicians as Buhari, Tinubu, Amaechi, Akande and himself as some of those on the watch list. The ex-minister stressed that he was number seven on the list.

“I am number seven on the GEJ (Goodluck Ebele Jonathan) sniper list, so I will only worry when GMB (General Muhammadu Buhari), Asiwaju (Tinubu), Amaechi, Akande, etc, are killed,” he tweeted.

The following day, he added, “They plot and plan, and God too plans; but the best of planners is God. — Qur’an 8:30 … God protects us”

In his response, Akande told one of our correspondents that his life was in the hands of God, noting that the mysteries surrounding previous killings with political undertone had yet to be unravelled by security agencies.

Akande’s media aide, Lani Baderinwa, who spoke with SUNDAY PUNCH on Saturday, said it won’t be out of place if the APC Chairman was placed on the watch list, being the leader of the opposition in the country today.

“You and I know that Nigeria is a country where anything goes and illegal actions are the order of the day. What else can he do than to be hoping that the wish of the enemies will not come to pass in his life,” he asked.

He said the watch list allegation became more substantive as it came from an insider who knew the workings of the government.

“It was not Chief Akande who actually made the allegation (of a watch list); it was the former President (Olusegun Obasanjo) who has access to everything that the incumbent has, you cannot deny that fact. Therefore, it is difficult to say it is not true. The life of a man is in the hands of God, to be or not to be. Chief Akande remains unshaken.” he noted.

Akande’s aide said telling people to hold the government responsible was a wasted effort, considering that “all the murders in the last 15 years have not been unravelled.”

Baderinwa added, “Most of these unravelled murders had the tones and tendencies of state-sponsored assassination. How then can we make noise that they (government) should be held responsible? As far as we are concerned, the life of Chief Bisi Akande is in the hands of God.

“And we know that despite his age, he has more to contribute to Nigeria than most of these people who are planning to assassinate other people for no just cause other than they are opposition.”

Speaking for Buhari, the erstwhile spokesman for the Congress for Progressive Change (now merged with APC), Rotimi Fashakin, said Buhari’s camp was not surprised that the General’s name was on the list.

Fashakin stated that Buhari got 12 million votes on the platform of CPC, a 10-month-old party at that time, and had since remained a nightmare to the President.

He said, “Everybody knows that the name of Gen. Buhari conjures fear in the heart of the President. That is why they would rather wish that he is no longer in the equation. El-Rufai cannot be far from the truth when he asserted the VIPs that are in the wanted list. He is totally correct.

“Jonathan’s presidency should tell us why (former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Hamza) al-Mustapha is being kept in the Army.

“One of the things that will be giving the presidency sleepless nights will be how to rig. They used some incumbent governors to reduce the vote of the CPC.”

Fashakin said Obasanjo’s letter to Jonathan did the nation a great service, adding that the President’s response did not clear any doubt.

He expressed his suspicion over the reinstatement of al-Mustapha into the army after 15 years in detention. He said it might not be unconnected with the watch list.

“Knowing al-Mustapha’s antecedent as one who superintended over Abacha’s killer squad, why shouldn’t we be apprehensive that this government is trying to play with fire,” Fashakin said.

He also said it was the duty of the Nigerian state to protect Buhari, as a former Head of State.

Fashakin added, “It will be a shame to the Nigerian state, if the amiable General is allowed to be taken out just like that. It is not for him to protect himself; it is for the Nigerian state to ensure that the dastardly plot does not succeed because he has served Nigeria meritoriously. It’s a good thing that Nigerians have been put on notice. So, if anything happens to Buhari, we know that direction we should be looking at.”

Amaechi also told SUNDAY PUNCH that although his life was at risk, based on the inclusion of his name on Jonathan’s alleged watch list, he was not afraid of death.

The governor, who spoke through the Chief of Staff of the Government House, Port Harcourt, Tony Okocha, said el-Rufai’s findings were real. He, however, said God was his ultimate protector.

Amaechi said the signs that he was on the sniper list were open to everybody. He identified the alleged use of the Nigeria Police to embarrass his office as one of the indicators that he was on the list.

“We don’t own the police or any of the security outfits in the country. They are all controlled by the Federal Government. So, we solely rely on God to protect us. The governor is a hero and he will be a martyr if he dies based on what he believes.

“We do not have any security measure and we believe that God is the ultimate protector of man. When a governor is being hunted with the police and when a police commissioner confronts a governor of a state at will, these are signs of threat to the governor’s life,” Amaechi added.

But while saying Jonathan had personally explained that he had no watch list, the presidential spokesman said any person who felt he had seen such list should feel free to approach security agents.

Abati said, “The President has already addressed that matter that there is no watch or hit list anywhere but if by any chance, el-Rufa’i or any other person feels he has seen any list, why has he not reported to security agencies?

“If he has the list, let him produce it, otherwise it appears he is just talking nonsense. It is sheer irresponsible talk. There is no watch or hit list anywhere.

“People should stop speculating about any list, they should stop making themselves appear to be important when they are actually not important at all.”

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, SAN, had forwarded a memo to the National Human Rights Commission, directing  it to investigate allegations of rights abuse contained in Obasanjo’s letter.

The memo, with reference number HAGF/NHRC2013/Vol2/5, was dated December 23, 2013, was addressed to the Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof. Ben Angwe.
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All the acclaimed mentioned names keep speaking through their aides..produce the hit list since obj proved its authentic and also produce the one term pact Jonathan signed. Even as I hold the presidency accountable in certain areas of concern affecting the struggling masses..mischief makers should be summoned to prove beyond reasonable doubts such allegations and prosecution if found guilty..THE highest office of the land deserve an atom of respect to say the least

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Baseless acusation

Some of the names on the hit list are walking copses. Why would anyone want to waste bullets on dead people. The APC is wasting our time with these reckless accusations that only exist in their knuckle heads. With a year to go before the presidential elections all the APC has done is tell Nigerians about a killer squad and a hit list. We need to see their list of economists who will correct the economic situation in Nigeria after the election. A foreign policy team that will improve our image around the world and give foreign investors the confidence they need to invest. A national security team that will research our security challenges and design ways to end the assault on lives and property around the nation. How can they form a government if all they do is speculate. Tell Nigerians how you intend to govern; The mission statement, the vision of the new government. It is not enough for you to tell Nigerians that GEJ is after you because assuming that all those on the list are executed(wishful thinking) the party should continue on their ideology and stated mission. This idea that Nigerians will vote for you in sympathy because of some wild accusation. that PDP is after you is not only childish but stupid. The more the APC talks the more Nigerians believe that they have nothing to offer. At this point the safest bet for Nigerians is the PDP and not the gamble called the APC.

This is the same mistake they made during Anambra election

The coupists are gathering. Obj, Buhari and co; these are the same persons that truncated the second republic and took us back into the woods. Once they are not benefitting from the rot in the system, they cry blue murder.


I have goodnews for them; this is 2014 and not 1983. If they try any shenanigan or under- hand deals, we shall severe this hardly cemented entity and everyone shall go home and manage his own part. Gone are the days we pray for the life of this Ogbanje called Nigeria. If it wants to die, let it die !

I should read all these because Jonathan is after some people's life? Which could be baseless and false Mehn, no time to waste time o. On to the next thread.... There are are thousands of thread here
#Emaut

I am also in that list!

This people will destroy this country , so if anything happens to the buhari and co, dey will point at the president?
This country is siting on gunpowder oo

ghan-ghan,movie don start

He is a fool who takes over 160m Nigerians 4 fools. He is a fool who thinks baseless propganda will make a sitting president 2 resign or win him presidency. Greatest fool is he who take such propagandist serious.

Sniper list of corrupt politicians who weren't allowed to loot the treasury.

utumunta: The coupists are gathering. Obj, Buhari and co; these are the same persons that truncated the second republic and took us back into the woods. Once they are not benefitting from the rot in the system, they cry blue murder.


I have goodnews for them; this is 2014 and not 1983. If they try any shenanigan or under- hand deals, we shall severe this hardly cemented entity and everyone shall go home and manage his own part. Gone are the days we pray for the life of this Ogbanje called Nigeria. If it wants to die, let it die !

I think we need a shut da fu*ck up button on nairaland.

now back to d matter

this dudes ve da right to cry our for help which ofcourse not ol of them deserve it and thinking outside d box...I hope ol dis is not just a political drama been played to confuse nigerians d more?
these sympathy beggars cud b seeing behind closed doors exchanging ghana must go,sipping alomo,laughing at our high level of ignorance nd lack of courage to revolt or ask probic questions...while we r here busy tearing shirt for these ruthless sons of bitches*

Every society deserves the kind of leader they get....



BTW can these APC cry babies shut tha Bleep up!




And GEJ is the most corrupt president Nigeria has ever produced after Abacha..and he will be the last person to rule Nigeria from the south south in the next 50 years..

Crazy lots belonging to the Association of Progrethieves Craze Men

The next chapter in their grand plan after the season of revealed letters.

Even "maigaskya" has been conscripted into the army of propangandists. SMH!

We all know who promised to make the country ungovernable if they lose election, they kept their words and has used Boko Haram as a tool... Thousands has already died and they are yet to call their people to order, the ghosts of those that died will haunt all of them to their grave...

i tot buhari's a hard man.,so im follow dey cry.,de shake like akamu..GEJ is actualy 'killing them slowly'..,wit fear

imagin what would happen if Buhari gets shot by a sniper today. d wahala no go ger part 2.

Amanwulu1: He is a fool who takes over 1.6m Nigerians 4 fools. He is a fool who thinks baseless propganda will make a sitting president 2 resign or win him presidency. Greatest fool is he who take such propagandist serious.

WHAT'S AMANWULU BRO

Yes, they are on the hit list. They are on the hit list of the suffering masses! RIP to them already. Nonsense!

But I started thinking about it seriously. Nigeria will be a better place without these politicians oh. Many folks like Buhari should be put on some kind of list that would extricate them from Nigerian politics completely. Nigerians would not miss any of the people in the supposed list. Baseless liars taking their supporters for granted. Even the most slowpoke Nigerian wouldn't believe this clock and bullcrap.

Apc tell us why we should vote you not why we shouldn't vote Gej.. This baseless accusations is childish!

its their guilty conscience thats after them nt GEJ...
#worthless attention seekers

Adindu peter: Apc tell us why we should vote you not why we shouldn't vote Gej.. This baseless accusations is childish!

GBAM!! If only they can see dis

The lapdog crew have resumed for duty.....earning their PPP...

Obasanjo have far more information about the innermost workings of this goverment than those people that recruited you are willing to divulge to you to share on the new media.

You job is going to get rather hectic and brainwave inducing in the couple of weeks....

Just watch ....

this is turning to something else,politics in NIgeria is turning to something else,APC and the propa ganda agenda,trying to win public sysmpathy,they should adopt another approach,not trying to score cheap politcal point with all these propaganda

gratiaeo: Some of the names on the hit list are walking copses. Why would anyone want to waste bullets on dead people. The APC is wasting our time with these reckless accusations that only exist in their knuckle heads. With a year to go before the presidential elections all the APC has done is tell Nigerians about a killer squad and a hit list. We need to see their list of economists who will correct the economic situation in Nigeria after the election. A foreign policy team that will improve our image around the world and give foreign investors the confidence they need to invest. A national security team that will research our security challenges and design ways to end the assault on lives and property around the nation. How can they form a government if all they do is speculate. Tell Nigerians how you intend to govern; The mission statement, the vision of the new government. It is not enough for you to tell Nigerians that GEJ is after you because assuming that all those on the list are executed(wishful thinking) the party should continue on their ideology and stated mission. This idea that Nigerians will vote for you in sympathy because of some wild accusation. that PDP is after you is not only childish but stupid. The more the APC talks the more Nigerians believe that they have nothing to offer. At this point the safest bet for Nigerians is the PDP and not the gamble called the APC.

This is the same mistake they made during Anambra election

You've spoken well,my brother.

gratiaeo: Some of the names on the hit list are walking copses. Why would anyone want to waste bullets on dead people. The APC is wasting our time with these reckless accusations that only exist in their knuckle heads. With a year to go before the presidential elections all the APC has done is tell Nigerians about a killer squad and a hit list. We need to see their list of economists who will correct the economic situation in Nigeria after the election. A foreign policy team that will improve our image around the world and give foreign investors the confidence they need to invest. A national security team that will research our security challenges and design ways to end the assault on lives and property around the nation. How can they form a government if all they do is speculate. Tell Nigerians how you intend to govern; The mission statement, the vision of the new government. It is not enough for you to tell Nigerians that GEJ is after you because assuming that all those on the list are executed(wishful thinking) the party should continue on their ideology and stated mission. This idea that Nigerians will vote for you in sympathy because of some wild accusation. that PDP is after you is not only childish but stupid. The more the APC talks the more Nigerians believe that they have nothing to offer. At this point the safest bet for Nigerians is the PDP and not the gamble called the APC.

This is the same mistake they made during Anambra election

then again we all know there are no such lists anywhere. these old men are just searching for something they would use to acquire sympathy from Nigerians

Amanwulu1: He is a fool who takes over 160m Nigerians 4 fools. He is a fool who thinks baseless propganda will make a sitting president 2 resign or win him presidency. Greatest fool is he who take such propagandist serious.

And only an odoriferous nitwit would spew the above post I quoted.