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| European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by DonXavi(m): 1:35am On Sep 19, 2014 |
European MP accuses APC of funding Boko Haram, calls for probe A senior member of the European Parliament, Franz Obermayr MEP, has accused the Opposition All Progressive’s Congress (APC) of channeling European Parliament financial aid to Boko Haram in the North East of Nigeria, and called on the European Commission to investigate alleged concerns over the party’s financial and political allegiance with the terror group. The Nigerian Times learnt exclusively that Franz Obermayr, of Austrian Freedom Party, currently the most popular political party in Austria, made the statements in a press release issued on 16 September and covered widely by the European press. The Nigerian Times also learnt that Obermayr has been working closely with Stand for Peace, a Muslim-Jewish interfaith organisation dedicated to countering extremism and promoting social and religious cohesion. Oberamyr has also called on EU election observers to closely scrutinise the links between the APC and Boko Haram in the run up to the 2015 presidential election. He said: “In Nigeria’s case, a large proportion of the subsidies from Brussels are used in the north of the country. The federal states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa in the extreme north-east of the country are precisely the areas in which Boko Haram’s campaign of terror is largely tolerated by the authorities. The aforementioned sub-republics are governed by the All Progressive Congress (APC)” In the statement made available to The Nigerian Times, Obermayr says that all further European Parliament cooperation and funding to Nigeria should be subject to the findings of a report into the close relationships between political parties and terrorist groups in the country, suggesting that all development aid should be immediately suspended if any wrong doing is exposed. Turning to individuals in the APC, Mr Obermayr raised the US Embassy memo which states that former Vice-President and 2015 Presidential hopeful, Atiku Abubukar, received money from Al-Qaeda to “destabilise the south of the country” and the recent defection of Femi Fani-Kayode from the APC because of their “clear islamist agenda and sympathies with Boko Haram”. Further, in a statement that highlights widespread concern ahead of the 2015 presidential elections, he said: “Even the most senior man in the APC, former Nigerian head of state and presidential candidate, Mohammadu Buhari, was quoted in the British newspaper The Guardian back in 2001 calling for sharia law to be introduced throughout Nigeria, including the Christian-dominated south.” The announcement from Obermayr and Stand for Peace follows a similar call from Andrew Rosindell MP, of the UK parliament, for an inquiry into the relationship between members of the APC and Boko Haram. “Unfortunately, in many cases a lot of Europe’s political decision-makers are negligent when it comes to contacts and financial aid for associations and political parties which in reality act as camouflage organisations and as a result often open the doors to European institutions for radical Islamist groups,” is the criticism voiced by Austrian Freedom Party MEP Franz Obermayr, who has already called on the Commission for greater transparency on this issue in a parliamentary survey. “In Nigeria’s case, a large proportion of the subsidies from Brussels are used in the north of the country. The federal states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa in the extreme north-east of the country are precisely the areas in which Boko Haram’s campaign of terror is largely tolerated by the authorities. The aforementioned sub-republics are governed by the All Progressive Congress (APC), which is now also standing for the presidency in the upcoming 2015 elections”. “The leaders of this party have repeatedly been linked with radical Islam and their terrorist groups,” warns Obermayr. Wikileaks for example published a memo from the US Embassy to the effect that the former Vice-President and APC member Atiku Abubakar received money from Al-Qaeda to destabilise the south of the country. “And lastly even the most senior man in the APC, former Nigerian head of state and presidential candidate, Mohammadu Buhari, was quoted in the British newspaper The Guardian back in 2001 calling for sharia law to be introduced throughout Nigeria, including the Christian-dominated south,” Obermayr went on, referring to the manifestly close links between the APC and Islamist terrorism in the region. Obermayr said : “During its history Europe too had to learn the painful lesson that a semblance of democratic legitimacy did not prevent brutal and inhuman regimes from gaining power. Against the backdrop of the upcoming elections, all evidence of links between Boko Haram and political parties in Nigeria must be carefully scrutinised, documented and then reported to the European Parliament and the general public. Future cooperation with Nigeria should depend on these reports.” According to Obermayr, it goes without saying that development aid should also be suspended immediately if suspicions are confirmed in the above-mentioned regions. http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/european-mp-accuses-apc-funding-boko-haram-calls-probe/ 5 Likes
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| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by otipoju(m): 2:03am On Sep 19, 2014 |
Nigeria!!! The most complex country on the planet. 1 Like |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by ayukdaboss(m): 2:05am On Sep 19, 2014 |
Well this is about APC being linked with Bokoharam so I guess it's hitting the Front Page later. These white mugus keep on taking panadol for our headache like they're any better. Oh I just noticed is this 5 Likes |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by lyntiffany(f): 4:13am On Sep 19, 2014 |
Haba only for Nigeria things they get parts, part 1 don pass. part 2 don come from same Austrians. Nobody to belive anymore Me just dey observe with my eye
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| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by stopdat: 4:45am On Sep 19, 2014 |
Mission to balance the accusations abi 3 Likes |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by Eldavido1: 4:51am On Sep 19, 2014 |
I think this guyz are really interested in further destabilisation of this country. What do they stand to gain? |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by vedaxcool(m): 5:22am On Sep 19, 2014 |
He hasn't said anything tangible, APC has offered to be investigated. End of story. This attention seeking MEP should find something sensible to do, like promoting anti-immigration crap or whatever! In view of the recent exposure of orisejefor as a suspect in gun running, one shouldn't be surprise if this is a sponsored allegation similar to that Russian retard who was literally a hired liar! Point blank is wrong freedom party is not the most popular party in Austria, m.bbc.com/news/blogs-eu-27572494 The accuser remains unsure of his allegation: According to Obermayr, it goes without saying that development aid should also be suspended immediately if suspicions are confirmed in the above-mentioned regions. Buhari never called for Sharia in the south, lies lies lies, PDP when does it ends? 7 Likes |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by cktheluckyman: 5:27am On Sep 19, 2014 |
vedaxcool: He hasn't said anything tangible, APC has offered to be investigated. End of story. This attention seeking MEP should find something sensible to do, like promoting anti-immegration crap or whatever! Did Davies say anything tangible? That was exactly the same case case yet some people were jumping back and forth calling for the arrest and prosecution of Ihejirika and sherriff based on some unsubstantiated accusation.How appropriate do you think.it will be if the federal government clamps down on APC leaders because of this allegation 11 Likes |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by segzyj(m): 5:36am On Sep 19, 2014 |
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| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by vedaxcool(m): 5:45am On Sep 19, 2014 |
cktheluckyman: Did the MP met BH? How are the 2 exactly the same? Davies got his intel directly from BH. APC has offered to be investigated by the international community, did iherjerika offered to be investigated? Did sharrif ask to be investigated? You clearly did not read my post before appending it to your nonsensical opinion! Do you think this useless govt. That has for 4 yrs not unravel those behind BH can ever be absolved from all these? Ihejerika must be investigated, we couldn't have spent trillions of naira on the army and still keep hearing they are ill equipped! Even the ss said sharrif has a case to answer! 7 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by hushmail: 6:04am On Sep 19, 2014 |
voice of Jacob and of Esau or is it d other way round? Either way i weep 4 9ja |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by gift01: 6:27am On Sep 19, 2014 |
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| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by Nobody: 6:33am On Sep 19, 2014 |
lyntiffany: Haba only for Nigeria things they get parts, part 1 don pass.LYN MY SISTER THERES DIFFERENT BETWEEN AUSTRIA AND AUSTRALIA 1 Like |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by Rawani: 6:33am On Sep 19, 2014 |
Poor attempt at mimicking Dr. Davis. The question for Mr. Franz is how the funds chanelled to the Nigerian government got into the hands of the APC considering the fact that on June 12 2014 at the London Ministerial on Security in Northern Nigeria, the European Parliament representatives met with the Nigerian government, our neighbouring countries and other international partners and agreed on measures to realise the recovery of the Chibok girls, which is the primary interest for assistance by the EP. Therefore, all correspondence was with the Nigeria PDP led government. It makes no sense that I will say i'm going to help you, and then give someone else the money. Furthermore on 21 July 2014 at the EP, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs was asked what progress has been made on the delivery of the package of assistance pledged by the Prime Minister to the Nigerian Government, to which he responded that they continue to provide support to the Nigerian authorities. The question is why desperate attempts are being made to muddle the waters that are getting clearer about the sponsors of terror in Nigeria, by pointing fingers at the APC that has never corresponded with the European parliament. Nigerians must insist on investigating indicted culprits by Stephen Davies and determining the true destination of those suspiciously purchased weapons. What have we heard of the DSS promise to investigate Ali Modu Sherrif? http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmhansrd/cm140721/text/140721w0002.htm 8 Likes
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| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by Nobody: 6:54am On Sep 19, 2014 |
This is defamation and campaign of Calumny. 1. “In Nigeria’s case, a large proportion of the subsidies from Brussels are used in the north of the country. The federal states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa in the extreme north-east of the country are precisely the areas in which Boko Haram’s campaign of terror is largely tolerated by the authorities. The aforementioned sub-republics are governed by the All Progressive Congress (APC)” Firstly, There is no "Federal States" within Nigeria nor "Sub-republics". The Constitution CLEARLY states that Nigeria has federating Units of which the Police force and Military are under the exclusive of the Central Government. Secondly, State of Emergency has been on for over 1year in the affected states. By the way, should we assume that PDP sponsors all the bombing in Abuja since they control the central government? This is so pathetic of a so-called EU Parliamentarian. 2. “Even the most senior man in the APC, former Nigerian head of state and presidential candidate, Mohammadu Buhari, was quoted in the British newspaper The Guardian back in 2001 calling for sharia law to be introduced throughout Nigeria, including the Christian-dominated south.” This is another propaganda. I will like to see reference to this allegation that is only accessible to an European Parliamentarian. This is a disgrace to the highest order. Is the parliamentarian implying that Sharia Law equates terrorism? When did Buhari called for Absolute Sharia when he refused to enlist Nigeria into OIC? 3. “The leaders of this party have repeatedly been linked with radical Islam and their terrorist groups,” warns ObermayWho are these leaders that has been linked? Last time we check: Modu Sheriff-PDP Ihejirika- PDP Ali Ndume- PDP Lawal Kaita-PDP(I will make Nigeria ungovernable) Even the NSA Office once accused PDP Arms trafficker Ayo Oritsejafor- PDP/CAN. Finally: Jonathan once admitted that BH are in his government. I think the APC should sue this man/men for defamation and character assassination. 5 Likes |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by Nobody: 7:02am On Sep 19, 2014 |
ayukdaboss: Well this is about APC being linked with Bokoharam so I guess it's hitting the Front Page later.this is the height of stupidity from the Parliamentarian. The guy wants to mimmick Davies in the comfort of his bedroom instead of going to Sambisa forest. He lacks understanding on Nigeria's makeup and his logic is so flawed. His position is akin to market women and beer parlor gossips. His action is aimed at diverting public attention from Ihejirika and Rapper Ayo Bling Oritsejafor. But his tricks are dead on arrival. We shall meet with him in Court! 2 Likes |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by abdulwastecx(m): 7:05am On Sep 19, 2014 |
Federal gov't of Nigeria receiving aids from European Union not North eastern Nigeria, if Brussels should be consigned that their aids is used for terrorism then Jonathan should be questioned 2 Likes |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by Nobody: 7:07am On Sep 19, 2014 |
abdulwastecx: Federal gov't of Nigeria receiving aids from European Union not North eastern Nigeria, if Brussels should be consigned that their aids is used for terrorism then Jonathan should be questionedMy friend, the silly Austrian is also clueless like Jonathan. There are clueless people everywhere  3 Likes |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by Rawani: 7:13am On Sep 19, 2014 |
barcanista: this is the height of stupidity from the Parliamentarian. The guy wants to mimmick Davies in the comfort of his bedroom instead of going to Sambisa forest. He lacks understanding on Nigeria's makeup and his logic is so flawed. His position is akin to market women and beer parlor gossips. His action is aimed at diverting public attention from Ihejirika and Rapper Ayo Bling Oritsejafor. But his tricks are dead on arrival. We shall meet with him in Court! The disgraced parliamentarian lacks any character to be taken serious. To think that the PDP went for a man engrossed in a forced abortion scandal in far-away China to push its propaganda speaks volumes of the characters within that party. Birds of a feather flock together. 3 Likes |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by Nobody: 7:19am On Sep 19, 2014 |
Rawani:Very pathetic fellow. I don't know why the PDP will approach such a controversial and shamed character. Like you said "birds of a feather flock together 5 Likes |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by Exjoker(m): 7:24am On Sep 19, 2014 |
Boko harram has been in existance even before apc was formed....i strongly believe there are people in the pdp who also fund boko harram... 1 Like |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by cktheluckyman: 7:37am On Sep 19, 2014 |
vedaxcool: Did Davies adduce any evidence to bacK up his claims? Claiming davies accusation is weightier because he suppossedly met Boko haram commanders is not tenable.Boko haram can as well name their enemies just to get back at them.Unless any evidence is adduced,the accusaaton remain baseless 1 Like |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by cktheluckyman: 7:40am On Sep 19, 2014 |
Rawani: How do you know PDP met with him?Are you now insinuating APC paid Davies to malign Ihejirika and Sherriff? 2 Likes |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by lyntiffany(f): 7:43am On Sep 19, 2014 |
AKUNWATA1: LYN MY SISTER THERES DIFFERENT BETWEEN AUSTRIA AND AUSTRALIAjust woke up when I wrote that thanks dear wiil modify it. |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by Rawani: 7:44am On Sep 19, 2014 |
cktheluckyman: Since you started following politics, who has been pointing fingers at the opposition? Who has been dealing with the European parliament? Who is desperate to divert attention from the FG/Boko Haram arms deal? 1 Like |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by vedaxcool(m): 7:48am On Sep 19, 2014 |
cktheluckyman: Unless you apply some sense to what you write, you will continue to make baseless and disappointing comments, in such a situation you would agree with me there is little I can do to help you! 1 Like |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by cktheluckyman: 7:51am On Sep 19, 2014 |
Rawani: So FG is now paying european law makers ni? who knows who they will pay next,may be the CIA |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by cktheluckyman: 7:53am On Sep 19, 2014 |
vedaxcool: Common sense indicates that boko haram would never name their sponsors without duress.They will rather die than name their sponsors.If any comment is to be considered baseless,it would be those who beleive Mr Davies's allegations.You only chose to beleive it because it tickles your fancy. 1 Like |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by Rawani: 7:54am On Sep 19, 2014 |
cktheluckyman: No they are paying their illegal arms dealer next. Remember the money is still frozen. |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by Rawani: 7:59am On Sep 19, 2014 |
cktheluckyman: Is this why you started a thread asking for the CBN sponsor named by the same BH to the Dr. Davies that you don't believe? I don't think you can be taken serious. 1 Like
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| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by vedaxcool(m): 8:35am On Sep 19, 2014 |
Rawani: we are dealing with an unstable individual . . . GEJ dumbing his supporters since 2010. 1 Like |
| Re: European MP Accuses APC Of Funding Boko Haram, Calls For Probe by Nobody: 8:40am On Sep 19, 2014 |
Pointblank news again, these guys were given USD50k by Abati this year to be writing rubbish, any reasonable Nigeria will not take them serious, only the Jonathanians and their likes take them serious 1 Like |
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