Beaf:

He made this weak statement a day after 39 people died from a boko haram bomb blast? Not even the slightest commiseration with the families of the bereaved in his entire speech, and not even a mention of boko haram in the above sentence!
Who is he deceiving?

This is the same news story from another agency:

http://www.tribune.com.ng/sun/news/5956-global-fight-against-extremism-not-against-islam-sultan-of-sokoto-

God punish the sultan of sokoto and all his boko boys and blind muslim followers.

How is Sultans outlook to Boko Haram different from Jonathans to MEND

Since supposed leaders have made themselves spokesmen for terrorist groups, this country is in trouble

Maybe the Sultan would now invite Boko Haram for Tea and breakfast just like Jonathan did to MEND

Really sad that the lives of Nigerians is now what this administration chose to play with

When the Israelis and Americans enter this country and then have him on their watch list, perhaps he will learn to shape up. If he lacks the sense to say what is right, maybe the fear of death will instill it in him.

bilaya:

Who told this foolish sultan that Muslims are in the majority?A recent poll by pew center for research shows that Christians are in the majority.

http://www.pewforum.org/Christian/Global-Christianity-africa.aspx

Well, excuse me for thinking that Muslims are the ones that actively practice Polygamy and have more children per capita. You little children having grand thoughts of a large Christian Army are poor strategists because you are going to end-up with the blood of innocent people on your hands. Late Ojukwu found that out the hard way.

The interest of all citizens in this country in terms of security is best served by putting pressure on the man that holds the position of President and Commander-in-Chief to use his powers wisely and effectively to curb this menace of Boko Haram and other negative elements.

The fact that the late Yar'adua did more to destroy Boko Haram than GEJ is doing particularly in the light of their attacks in the last one year speaks volumes of the quality of leadership we have in this country.

To make matters worse, most of the followership is no better- too bad.

dayokanu:

How is Sultans outlook to Boko Haram different from Jonathans to MEND

Since supposed leaders have made themselves spokesmen for terrorist groups, this country is in trouble

Maybe the Sultan would now invite Boko Haram for Tea and breakfast just like Jonathan did to MEND

Really sad that the lives of Nigerians is now what this administration chose to play with

It's funny you should say that, cos even peace loving peeps across the world supported MEAD. Do they do the same for   boko haram?

maclatunji:

Well, excuse me for thinking that Muslims are the ones that actively practice Polygamy and have more children per capita. You little children having grand thoughts of a large Christian Army are poor strategists because you are going to end-up with the blood of innocent people on your hands. Late Ojukwu found that out the hard way.

The interest of all citizens in this country in terms of security is best served by putting pressure on the man that holds the position of President and Commander-in-Chief to use his powers wisely and effectively to curb this menace of Boko Haram and other negative elements.

The fact that the late Yar'adua did more to destroy Boko Haram than GEJ is doing particularly in the light of their attacks in the last one year speaks volumes of the quality of leadership we have in this country.

To make matters worse, most of the followership is no better- too bad.

Mac, no mind them jor, when we allow trivial issues to block our sense of reasoning that is what the result will be like.

maclatunji:

Well, excuse me for thinking that Muslims are the ones that actively practice Polygamy and have more children per capita. You little children having grand thoughts of a large Christian Army are poor strategists because you are going to end-up with the blood of innocent people on your hands. Late Ojukwu found that out the hard way.

The interest of all citizens in this country in terms of security is best served by putting pressure on the man that holds the position of President and Commander-in-Chief to use his powers wisely and effectively to curb this menace of Boko Haram and other negative elements.

The fact that the late Yar'adua did more to destroy Boko Haram than GEJ is doing particularly in the light of their attacks in the last one year speaks volumes of the quality of leadership we have in this country.

To make matters worse, most of the followership is no better- too bad.

You are absolutely making no sense

divine2043:

Some people reason like they are drunk. Did MEND ever go about bombing mosques? Did they say they were fighting for God? Slow thinkers.

Some people on NL are simply retardeed

What difference does it make where the people are killed?

Innocent people are killed and you are more concerned about the location where they were killed?

Does it matter if MEND bombs Ashi Joints? Does it make them better than Boko who bombed churches?

The people killed on October 1 were they killed in churches or Mosque or does that make it better than does killed in Churches, Mosques etc?

maclatunji:

Well, excuse me for thinking that Muslims are the ones that actively practice Polygamy and have more children per capita. You little children having grand thoughts of a large Christian Army are poor strategists because you are going to end-up with the blood of innocent people on your hands. Late Ojukwu found that out the hard way.

The interest of all citizens in this country in terms of security is best served by putting pressure on the man that holds the position of President and Commander-in-Chief to use his powers wisely and effectively to curb this menace of Boko Haram and other negative elements.

The fact that the late Yar'adua did more to destroy Boko Haram than GEJ is doing particularly in the light of their attacks in the last one year speaks volumes of the quality of leadership we have in this country.

To make matters worse, most of the followership is no better- too bad.

If there is any lesson Ojukwu learnt it is the importance allies like UK, Russia in that war because that was the difference. This time around Britain and US will not form any alliance with Taliban leaning folks against lovers of Peace and Freedom. The world has changed! You can carry on with arrogance at your own perril!

Onyocha:

did all the fools talking nonsense and exposing hatred and inciting division read this statement of the Sultan?:

"Speaking on extremism and violence in the country, he said Islam was never in support of those who use violence to achieve their aims. aims".

i didnt even expect him to say that much.

obviously some people seem to have forgotten that some muslim clerics had indeed spoken out against BH in d past. Where are they now? You guessed it--no more!!

Do you guys really think d sultam is unaware of d fate dat could befall him were he to issue a clear § unambiguous denounciation of BH? Do you also think that the sect, given its antecedents, would give a hoot abt his religious status b4 takin him out? Who no like him life?

This is certainly not an attempt to hold brief for d sultam--he clearly has own share of d blame. My aim to make a point that has reiterated over and over: THE BUCK STOPS WIT GOODLUCK JONATHAN! HE MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBLITY FOR THE COUNTRY'S SECURITY!

Arosa:

It's funny you should say that, cos even peace loving peeps across the world supported MEAD. Do they do the same for   boko haram?  

Which peace loving people in the World supported MEND killing innocent people? Just give one example except id1ots Like Odechukwu Retardeen Jonathan

Wake up folks. What is the difference between Islamic extremists and rank and file Muslims(the Sultan Inclusive). Just one thing only. The extremists do the dirty work. Otherwise they all want the same thing-a worldwide Islamic caliphate. They will settle for nothing else

muyoto:

i didnt even expect him to say that much.

obviously some people seem to have forgotten that some muslim clerics had indeed spoken out against BH in d past. Where are they now? You guessed it--no more!!

Do you guys really think d sultam is unaware of d fate dat could befall him were he to issue a clear § unambiguous denounciation of BH? Do you also think that the sect, given its antecedents, would give a hoot abt his religious status b4 takin him out? Who no like him life?

This is certainly not an attempt to hold brief for d sultam--he clearly has  own share of d blame. My aim to make a point that has reiterated over and over: THE BUCK STOPS WIT GOODLUCK JONATHAN! HE MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBLITY FOR THE COUNTRY'S SECURITY!

I could not have put it better. I am firmly convinced the Sultan is having nightmares over Boko Haram just like GEJ. These guys are proving to be really deadly and are rendering our Armed Forces ineffective! The man is hanging on for survival.

maclatunji:

Yeah, this Sultan is cowardly because he is not fighting Boko Haram after we elected him as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of this Country?

@arosa
it is obviouse that you are an illitrate and also a slowpoke. mend did not kill any muslim or other nigerians or did they target mosque, women or children as your brethren do. in their struggle to have a greater share of the oil your like where stealing from them mend only kindnaped oil workers and blew up pipelines. while your boko fools kill children women bomb churches just to force jonathan to hand over to a hausa man forget the smoke screen of sharia and hate for western education. remember when this sort of events played out in jos we warned the entire nigeria about the anthics of the hausa man and his fulani brother. as foretold they have entended their merciless and unrepentent killing tendencies to the greater nigeria.other nigerians must resist this group by any means now seeing that truly they actions are endorse by there leaders (not that we did not know).

I wonder how Nigerian government celebrates no improvement whatsoever. Last I checked, celebrations had something to positive progress. It's 51 years and we have nothing to boast of if not cassava bread and murderous atrocities and a cliche that Nigerians are Happy people. Let us not forget that the saddest people have the most beautiful smile to cover their sorrow. So having a smile is not being Happy. Nigerians take accountability for what is wrong with Nigeria. Change has not been forthcoming because, the old dog (Nigeria) has refused to learn new tricks for proper governance of the country. This is pure Genocide let us speak up If Nigerian Government will not, we are fighting ourselves to extinction!!!!!!!!! Leave your comments http://stillcooltowrite.com/2011/12/25/sos-genocide-in-nigeria-warning-very-graphic-images-on-display/

The one bloody thing wrong with Islam as a religion is the Christmas day type of tragedy. Religion should be about personal spiritual relationship with God rather than about killing others who refuse to be converted! The Sultan's talk of Muslim unity is geared in this direction; i.e, about accommodating all creeps of believers under one Islamic umbrella, including extremists.

A sensitive leader so highly placed has a sacred duty to condemn senseless killings in a religiously diverse country. We are talking about condemnation here and not about fighting Boko haram

And for all those calling on Jonathan to declare war on the north, they will be disappointed because Biafra once fought in self defence and lost. Nigeria's politics is hydra headed and this is just a gimmick to render him and 2015 null and void. The north is cowardly to hide under Boko haram. Let them declare open secession instead of killing unarmed worshippers.

We Nigerians Youths are withheld only in our horizon  and do not know what it feels like to really be in a civilized democratic country with working infrastructures and what quality education taste like. Nigerian youths should aspire to educate outside the shores of Nigeria's epileptic educational system with half-baked educators occupying the four walls of our schools dishing out undone graduates in our society. Every Nigerian knows the state of our school in Nigeria. It is not even a hush hush situation that some lecturers do not do their job with a passion to educate rather take bribe to pass students.
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I think I have been underestimating the population of the educated illiterate in my beloved country. Some of the comments on this forum is outstandingly unbelievable. If the so-called Nigerian elites continue to think as depicted by their comments on issues, then Nigeria is hopeless. EVERY issue is commented on based on ethnic and religious sentiment. Are we really this stupid?

The idiot is definitely surfering from dementia. Anyway I don't expect much from him, afterall northern muslims see boko violence as serving their political interest.

sadly the north is a s bereft as the fg where leadership is concerned

when one considers the fact that sitting governors were apologizing to  boko haram like whipped dogs, no one should be surprised that the sultan is an even bigger coward.

their monster is out of control and if he dares talk, it will come for him. he knows he is not safe. he too like gej should step down and let a better man take over.

And BTW, what do you commentators gain by verbally abusing/cursing other commentators that share contrary view to your view. What' s the point when you cannot even see the person? Why the unnecessary emotional outburst? What's the Internet ego about? Channel your anger towards forming a formidable group that will demonstrate to protest the maladministration going on in the country, this is the only way to force change. y'all are the victim of the Government and yet you are victimizing yourselves. Who among you chose his ethnicity or religion when coming to the world? Is it new that the Sultanate is a political appointment? since when did he become the Islam religion spokesperson? Can anybody even say authoritatively that the sultan even observe his 5 daily prayers - one of the etiquettes of a Muslim. Does Islam even permit the hero worshipping of the sultan as is practised in the North? Does Islam permit the impoverishment of the people while the leader is stupidly rich as the case of the sultan and his people? There are only bad and good people, it a'int nothing about religion or ethnicity.

Akiika:

And BTW, what do you commentators gain by verbally abusing/cursing other commentators that share contrary view to your view. What' s the point when you cannot even see the person? Why the unnecessary emotional outburst? What's the Internet ego about? Channel your anger towards forming a formidable group that will demonstrate to protest the maladministration going on in the country, this is the only way to force change. y'all are the victim of the Government and yet you are victimizing yourselves. Who among you chose his ethnicity or religion when coming to the world? Is it new that the Sultanate is a political appointment? since when did he become the Islam religion spokesperson? Can anybody even say authoritatively that the sultan even observe his 5 daily prayers - one of the etiquettes of a Muslim. Does Islam even permit the hero worshipping of the sultan as is practised in the North? Does Islam permit the impoverishment of the people while the leader is stupidly rich as the case of the sultan and his people? There are only bad and good people, it a'int nothing about religion or ethnicity.

lol I can see you are only 90 posts

When u get to 1000 posts you will get used to it. Nigerians are simply not gracious and errorneously think there is something smart agreeing with everything somebody of their tribe or religion says!

~~ u have said it. All these abuse and rant will end up here. We no get liver, who wan die 4rm accidental discharge. any info on lord luggard grand children, they shld cum and undo wat their papa did.

this rascal sultan must be a blood sucker.osama bin ladden brothers in making

Akiika:

I think I have been underestimating the population of the educated illiterate in my beloved country. Some of the comments on this forum is outstandingly unbelievable. If the so-called Nigerian elites continue to think as depicted by their comments on issues, then Nigeria is hopeless. EVERY issue is commented on based on ethnic and religious sentiment. Are we really this silly?

Akiika:

And BTW, what do you commentators gain by verbally abusing/cursing other commentators that share contrary view to your view. What' s the point when you cannot even see the person? Why the unnecessary emotional outburst? What's the Internet ego about? Channel your anger towards forming a formidable group that will demonstrate to protest the maladministration going on in the country, this is the only way to force change. y'all are the victim of the Government and yet you are victimizing yourselves. Who among you chose his ethnicity or religion when coming to the world? Is it new that the Sultanate is a political appointment? since when did he become the Islam religion spokesperson? Can anybody even say authoritatively that the sultan even observe his 5 daily prayers - one of the etiquettes of a Muslim. Does Islam even permit the hero worshipping of the sultan as is practised in the North? Does Islam permit the impoverishment of the people while the leader is stupidly rich as the case of the sultan and his people? There are only bad and good people, it a'int nothing about religion or ethnicity.

I was about requesting your input in order to access your high breed intellect before reading your follow up post. It is unintelligent for an enlightened Nigerian not to see the ethnic division that is the bane of Nigerian politics. Ethnicity, religious bigotry and blind hatred have marked our long cohabitation. The so called poor leadership in Nigeria today is a product of the above factors and people will continue to choose the wrong people out of mere chauvinism.

Under what pretext would you be uniting "Nigerian youths" towards a revolution? Who are the students' leaders? Do you not have the Arewa youths, Odua youths and Oha n' eze youths? Where is the pan Nigerian youth movement? You will answer by saying that the social forum should be used to orchestrate one, but that in my humble opinion is a wishful thinking, going by divergent opinions on this forum.

If the pride of your Islamic faith is hurt by some posting here, you have to live with it or answer some nagging questions! Some people have been murdered in cold blood by those who claim they want to install sharia at all levels. Don't blame it only on poor leadership because these guys pretty know what they are doing. And for your information, it is called religious bigotry and hatred

Exactly why anybody is expecting a highly placed muslim man like the sultan to denounce the activities of his muslim brothers, in the name of boko haram, is beyond me. Were you people born yesterday?

Muslims are known to be the most hypocritical creatures you can come across in this world. They rarely mince a word when their brothers are committing atrocities across the globe but would try to make you believe that those demons are not acting in the name of their religion.

Islam is a curse placed on humanity which we will all have to endure. The saying ''only a dead muslim is a good muslim'' was made in earnest.

some nairalanders are extremists of the pen

May God forgive him!