The National Democratic Front (NDF) has challenged political elites from the northeast to provide basic infrastructures in their communities.

The group also urged the lawmakers to quit shying away from their responsibilities under the guise of attacks by Boko Haram insurgents in the region.

Marking Nigeria's 59th Independence in Abuja on Tuesday, October 1, the pro-democracy group in a press conference called on the region's political class to wake up to its responsibility in the war against terrorism.

The secretary-general of the group, Bolaji Abdulkadir, said some politically embittered persons have continued to empower terrorists, gloriously endorsing their activities.

Also reacting to claims by a member of the House of Representatives, Ahmadu Jaha, on the activities of Boko Haram in some local government areas in Borno, the group urged politicians to focus on carrying out their responsibilities as lawmakers in Nigeria.

In addition to refusing to accept responsibility for re-arming Boko Haram terrorists, it appears politically embittered persons have continue to empower terrorists in the region.

They have even scaled up their support to now include endorsement of the terror group by ascribing invincibility to its fighters while demonizing the army that is sacrificing much to restore peace and security to the troubled area," Bolaji said.

The group also called on politicians in the northeast to unanimously volunteer information that will assist the military and security agencies in decommissioning of the terrorist cells that enjoy political support and protection.

Bolaji said it is critical for this to happen since these cells that enjoy the protection of politicians are key tools for recruiting new members for the terrorists.

Also reminding the lawmakers of the roles in the society, Bolaji said: "They need to focus on building infrastructure, schools, hospitals, good roads and facilities that will help rebuild the economy of the region."

"This will also help to return people in liberated communities back to their farms so that they can again become productive to themselves and to the overall economy," he added.

It was previously reported that an Abuja-based lawyer had debunked claims that the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, never called for a spiritual attack against the members of Boko Haram terrorists in the northeast.

Emmanuel Ugochukw said Buratai never stated that insurgency in Nigeria can only come to an end through prayers.




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