Northern leaders on Saturday warned members of the Northern Political Forum led by a former Minister of Finance, Mallam Adamu Ciroma, to desist from making inflammatory statement over the October 1 bombings in Abuja.

The leaders, under the aegis of Northern Political Summit otherwise known as G20, unambiguously condemned the call by Ciroma and his group on President Goodluck Jonathan to resign or be impeached over the Abuja bomb blast.

It will be recalled that Ciroma had stated in a press release on Tuesday that if the President failed to resign before the end of this week, the National Assembly should commence impeachment proceeding against him.

But the northern leaders said the statement credited to Ciroma was not a collective decision of the region, adding that the likes of the former minister should desist from undermining the unity of the country with his provocative and disruptive comments on national issues.

The group also called on the security agencies not to spare provocateurs and those that would want to undermine the nation‘s security with their unpatriotic actions.

The secretary of the group, Alhaji Buahri Bala, stated these in a press statement made available to our correspondent in Abuja.

Members of the group are Chief Soloman Lar, Amb. Hassan Adamu, Amb. Shehu Malami, Prof. Jerry Gana, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, Chief Barnabas Gemade, Sen. Ibrahim Ida, Sen. Bala Mohammed, Prince Abubakar Audu, Dr. Rabiu Kwankaso, Malam Maina Waziri, Engr. Mohammed Abba Gana, Boni Haruna.

Others include Prof. Saad Abubakar, Col. Bala Mande (retd.), Mrs. Magaret Icheen, Chief Mrs. Salome Jakanda, Dr. Christie Silas, Maj. Gen Zamani Lekwot (retd.), Paul Unongo, Alh, Ali Umar and Chief Bayo Ojo (SAN) among several others.

The group said, “Given the serious nature of these tragic events, we denounce, in strong terms, attempts being made by some political leaders to politicize this matter.

“Surely it is far better to work together to move Nigeria away from the quicksand of ethnic and regional politics to the solid rock of national integration based on justice, social harmony and national security.

“People should not attempt to get anything or seek redress illegally or from outside of due process because in a democracy, it is through the ballot that people got elected and not through undemocratic process of incitements, dubious means and unfounded impeachment threats.

“In a country that is striving to fully democratize and insisting on one man one vote, such dubious means should not be allowed.”

On the 2011 general election, the group urged the National Assembly and the Independent National Electoral Commission to promptly resolve any outstanding issues about the programme for the elections.

Meanwhile, a group loyal to the presidency, Congress for Equality and Change, on Friday night, advised the security agencies to arrest Ciroma.

The organisation described Ciroma‘s outburst as clear evidence of plans to destabilise the polity and preempt the results of the 2011 election.

The Chairman of the group, Senator Ameh Ebute, who said this at a press briefing in Abuja, regretted that Mallam Ciroma, who was unable to curtail activities of Boko Haram in his domain, was spearheading the call for the resignation of the President to cause chaos.

Ameh, a Senator in the aborted Third Republic said, “Threatening Mr. President to resign within seven days or be impeached is to say the least clearly a treasonable felony.”

The Congress advised Nigerians, irrespective of their ethnic, religious and political inclinations, to support the president‘s efforts in fighting terrorism, kidnapping and other social vices.

^ When will we be tired of all these Merry-go-round?

Northern Leaders asks jonathan to resign*
Northern Leaders threatens those who threaten Jonathan*
South East leaders endorses Jonathan*
South East leaders disassociates self from any endorsement*

and on and on

Unfortunately that's what you get when you let dinosaurs come back from extinction. These guys are over and done with but these "useless print journalists" keep going back to them for god knows what. I hate that generation, they ruined this country and they keep holding it down. If it will break up, let them let it run it's natural course, if it will remain, well so be it.

jabbok:

^ When will we be tired of all these Merry-go-round?

Northern Leaders asks jonathan to resign*
Northern Leaders threatens those who threaten Jonathan*
South East leaders endorses Jonathan*
South East leaders disassociates self from any endorsement*

and on and on

nigerian politics/politicians are closet comedians

I am almost certain that Ciroma and his gang of bats will be called in by the SSS to explain their evil utterances.

Jonathan/ Sambo has more support from the North than IBB and Atiku put together.
It's surprising when Ciroma started speaking for the north. And Nigerians cannot be deceived, Ciroma is fighting for his pocket and family NOT north.

Beaf:

I am almost certain that Ciroma and his gang of bats will be called in by the SSS to explain their evil utterances.

Talk about promotion of gestapo tactics!!!!

Why are they disowning him now? they should keep supporting him yeye people

Beaf:

I am almost certain that Ciroma and his gang of bats will be called in by the SSS to explain their evil utterances.

Dude,
It' s DEMOCRACY! The guy asked for impeachment, He did not invite Boko Haram to his personal home yet GEJ invited terrorists to the STATE HOUSE. Get your priorities straight.

You are becoming very ridiculous with your utterances when it comes to GEJ. Exactly how much are you being paid??

I guess any critic of GEJ- JEGA should be imprisoned then.

^ the guy said they, whatever that means, "would make Nigeria ungovernaale" for GEJ. I don't know bout you but with the schools i've attended so far in my life that statement leads me to undertand that it's indeed a threat.

@edoyad

Please post where Ciroma said this. I believe that statement was attributed to a different malo and he should be rightly tried for treason.

Chief Soloman Lar, Amb. Hassan Adamu, Amb. Shehu Malami, Prof. Jerry Gana, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, Chief Barnabas Gemade, Sen. Ibrahim Ida, Sen. Bala Mohammed, Prince Abubakar Audu, Dr. Rabiu Kwankaso, Malam Maina Waziri, Engr. Mohammed Abba Gana, Boni Haruna.Prof. Saad Abubakar, Col. Bala Mande (retd.), Mrs. Magaret Icheen, Chief Mrs. Salome Jakanda, Dr. Christie Silas, Maj. Gen Zamani Lekwot (retd.), Paul Unongo, Alh, Ali Umar and Chief Bayo Ojo (SAN) among several other


PLEASE ARE THESE THE PEOPLE YOU CALL NORTHERN LEADERS?

WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE

THESE PEOPLE  ARE SELL OUTS
WHO KNOW THEM FOR NORTH?


IMPEACHMENT STARTS AT THE END THE MONTH , if GEJ does not apologize.>>>>>>>>>> DEAL WITH IT

edoyad:

Unfortunately that's what you get when you let dinosaurs come back from extinction. These guys are over and done with but these "useless print journalists" keep going back to them for god knows what. I hate that generation, they ruined this country and they keep holding it down. If it will break up, let them let it run it's natural course, if it will remain, well so be it.

I believe you. Part of our problem is the Nigeria Media. They love to hit up the polity with Jaw-dropping-captions!

ayinba1:

Dude,
It' s DEMOCRACY! The guy asked for impeachment, He did not invite Boko Haram to his personal home yet GEJ invited terrorists to the STATE HOUSE. Get your priorities straight.

You are becoming very ridiculous with your utterances when it comes to GEJ. Exactly how much are you being paid??

I guess any critic of GEJ- JEGA should be imprisoned then.

Anybody threatening to make the country ungovernable is a security risk that needs to be dealt with as the state sees fit. In case the "English" translation of the word "ungovernable" elludes you (not surprising if you don't know the difference between crime and democracy), it is actually a threat to throw the country into a state of anarchy. So, lock em up!
We're getting really tired of the gang of old bats who have long since consumed the length of rope given them.

Who is the ignoramus talking about impeachment ?

Let me tell you how it goes. You first have to get 1\3 of the NASS to sign a petition on grave misconduct by president which will then be submitted to David Mark. After some legalities and other constitutional processes you then have to get 2/3 of the NASS to support the indictment if at all the panel constituted by the chief justice finds him guilty of whatever the illiterates are accusing him of.

@ayinba1 i think that statement was in the thread that said something about Ciroma and some other insignificant fellows were calling on Jonathan to resign.