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Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by Nobody: 5:45am On Oct 04, 2025
The way we lie in this country is just bad and shameful, that’s why we will never get better. A Nigerian would see black colour, ask him what the colour is, while both of you are looking at the colour, he would boldly tell you it’s white and then go to church and mosque on Sundays and Fridays as the holiest person. No wonder the Country is where it is. They always say the first step to solving a problem is seeing, accepting and believing there is a problem, then you start searching for solutions but Nigerian man would lie and pretend everything is fine. As long as these illiterates are holding important positions, Nigeria would never develop. It’s better you Japa till reasonable people take charge because believe me, a second class citizen in a sane environment is far way better than a Nigerian citizen because you are still treated like trash in your Country(police brutality, insecurity, lack of basic amenities, corruption, poverty, hunger, joblessness ), and the white man is even more worshipped in Nigeria. I love Nigeria so much and I feel pained when I see Nigerians suffering because the citizens have no reason to suffer considering all the resources and smart people we have but corruption is just our dna.
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by cucumbar: 5:46am On Oct 04, 2025
givedemwotowoto:
Garba Shehu lied, GEJ was right, BH named Buhari as their negotiator, though there is no evidence he negotiated on their behalf.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/boko-haram-names-buhari-5-others-as-mediators

GEJ was also right about the expectation. Naming Buhari as negotiator meant they trusted him, so when he became President, people expected that BH problem would be resolved, which never happened.
They trusted him because he was one of their patrons and promoters.

A FIGHT AGAINST BOKOHARAM IS A FIGHT AGAINST THE NORTH.

There was nothing to resolve as far as Buhari was concerned, except to give them free access to plunder, which he did when he became the president.
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by almarthins(m): 5:49am On Oct 04, 2025
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by anonimi: 5:52am On Oct 04, 2025
atiku4President:
Who said he did? Don't dowse Buhari's biase and sentiment for the activities of the Book Haram sect. He was their choice man for negotiation with the government. They mentioned him. It's on record.

Only you people know how deep you were into the whole evil.
Can you imagine how Buhari and APC opposed Jonathan’s actions against the terrorists. No wonder he asked for forgiveness before dying.

When will the other APC leaders looters beg for forgiveness from 200 million Nigerians?

nairalandankrah:
[throwback Today [ 2013]

Former Head of State and Presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Major General Muhammadu Buhari has faulted the federal government’s clampdown on Boko Haram Islamic insurgents.
He accused the government of killing and destroying their houses while the Niger Delta militants were given special treatment by the government.

Buhari who first spoke in Hausa before the English version accused politicians from the Niger Delta region of starting the current in security in the country by recruiting and arming youths of the region in their desperate attempt to retain power as governors.
The former Nigerian leader said that unlike the special treatment given to the Niger Delta militants by the federal government, the Boko Haram members were being killed and their houses demolished by government.

While accusing President Jonathan of failing from the beginning to address the security situation in the country, Buhari said he has never been in support of the state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa state.

“How did Boko Haram start? We know that their leader, Mohammed Yusuf started his militant and the police couldn’t control them and the army was invited. He was arrested by soldiers and handed over to the police.

“The appropriate thing to do, according to the law, was for the police to carry out investigations and charge him to court for prosecution, but they killed him, his in-law was killed, they went and demolished their houses.

“Because of that, his supporters resorted to what they are doing today. You see in the case of the Niger Delta militants, the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua sent an aeroplane to bring them, he sat down with them and discussed with them, they were cajoled, and they were given money and granted amnesty.
“They were trained in some skills and were given employment, but the ones in the north were being killed and their houses were being demolished. They are different issues, what brought this? It is injustice”.

https://thenationonlineng.net/buhari-faults-clampdown-on-boko-haram-members/
Jonathan Reasons For Withholding Amnesty From Boko Haram Is Illogical – ACN

The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) on Monday said that the argument advanced by the President Goodluck Jonathan for denying amnesty to Boko Haram members is as illogical as it is puerile.

Reacting to the president’s visit to Borno and Yobe states last week, the main opposition party in the country said that the visit which it labelled a ‘show-off’ has worsened the insurgencies that has killed and maimed hundreds of innocent people, especially in the two states.

It would be recalled that President Jonathan’s visit to Borno and Yobe States last week was mainly to salute the patriotism of the military Joint Task Force (JTF) for keeping down the maiming and killings of residents in the states.

In a statement issued in Lagos on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, the ACN said while the decision to grant amnesty to any person or group is the prerogative of the government, the argument advanced by the President for denying amnesty to Boko Haram members is as illogical as it is puerile.

https://www.channelstv.com/2013/03/11/jonathan-reasons-for-withholding-amnesty-from-boko-haram-is-illogical-acn/amp/

FLASHBACK: In 2013, Lai criticised Jonathan for designating Boko Haram a ‘terrorist group’

The former Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) which eventually merged with three other parties to form the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) condemned former President Goodluck Jonathan for proscribing and designating Boko Haram a terrorist group in 2013.

On Friday, the Nigerian Defence Headquarters designated the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist organisation in what has been described by many legal experts as a rather hasty and unconstitutional decision.

In a statement issued on June 9, 2013, Lai Mohammed, the then National Publicity Secretary of ACN, now Minister of Information, said that the proscription of Boko Haram and Ansaru violates the Constitution and tampers with the fundamental human rights of Nigerians.

“Let us be clear that we do not condone the activities of these sects that have killed and maimed innocent Nigerians and turned a section of the country into a battle field,” he said four years ago.

“But we believe that whatever action government takes – even in an emergency – must pass the Constitutional test, especially since the relevant sections of the Constitution have not been suspended.”

Jonathan formally approved Boko Haram’s designation as a terrorist group and authorized the gazetting of an order declaring the group’s activities as acts of terrorism on June 4, 2013.

A statement to that regard, issued by Reuben Abati, then Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, said that “participating in any form of activities involving or concerning the collective intentions of the said groups will be violating the provisions of the Terrorism Prevention Act”.

But the ACN, in its statement, said it found parts of the statement offensive, especially section 5 (1), which prescribes a term of imprisonment of not less than 20 years “for any person who knowingly, in any manner, directly or indirectly, solicits or renders support for the commission of an act of terrorism or to a terrorist group”.

The ACN said “support”, as defined by the Order, includes “incitement to commit a terrorist act through the Internet, or any electronic means or through the use of printed materials or through the dissemination of terrorist information”.

https://www.icirnigeria.org/flashback-in-2013-lai-condemned-jonathan-for-designating-boko-haram-a-terrorist-group/
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by hush15: 5:53am On Oct 04, 2025
AntiChristian:
Too many lies on Buhari just because he's no more!

May Allah forgive him and all our dead!

He has his faults just as JEG, ObJ and others!
But nobody lied on him. GEJ simply said Boko haram suggested him as their negotiator, and that has always been in the public space. Also, Buhari also made many excuses for them in the build up to 2015. Hence the believe that Buhari will end the insurgency in the North within 3 months. They even campaigned with it.

Nobody is lying here. Just stating facts.
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by begge: 5:58am On Oct 04, 2025
Buhari is a Boko haram
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by IJAYA001(m): 6:00am On Oct 04, 2025
atiku4President:
Who said he did? Don't dowse Buhari's biase and sentiment for the activities of the Book Haram sect. He was their choice man for negotiation with the government. They mentioned him. It's on record. Only you people know how deep you were into the whole evil.
Yes it is true they mentioned Buhari name as their negotiator but Buhari never negotiate for them once.

We easily forget history in Nigeria.
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by GenFunction: 6:04am On Oct 04, 2025
Dear Garba shehu,we been no trust your principal (buhari).
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by onuman: 6:08am On Oct 04, 2025
chiagozien:
But we heard when boko Haram nominated buhari.


Not like Jonathan just exposed a secret.



Was is not the same buhari that said attack on boko Haram is attack on North?
But falsehood rules in Nigeria. Buhari said in Kaduna in 2001 that he would not relent until Islamic sharia criminal laws are applied in all the states of Nigeria. He was addressing a huge crowd of Muslims.
Buhari repeated the same statement in an interview with Nigeriavillafesquare many years after.

Buhari people still deny he said that. or they brush it aside.

Boko Haram is fighting for a country to be governed with Sharia criminal laws.
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by Edoblakky(m): 6:10am On Oct 04, 2025
Ooh, this senseless man again?
You tried to whitewash Buhari until he passed away because you were employed as his spokesman. No shame again?
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by bigpicture001: 6:12am On Oct 04, 2025
AntiChristian:
Too many lies on Buhari just because he's no more!

May Allah forgive him and all our dead!

He has his faults just as JEG, ObJ and others!
It's not a lie... The did nominate Buhari
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by Osashalom: 6:14am On Oct 04, 2025
What lie here? Are you a kid that time that you couldn't read or understand during the period boko harm nominated Buhari to lead their negotiation and even crown him their grand patron. If you are a kid ask questions except you are intentionally biased, ignorant or evil all together. Anyone denying this statement is evil.
AntiChristian:
Too many lies on Buhari just because he's no more!

May Allah forgive him and all our dead!

He has his faults just as JEG, ObJ and others!
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by EmekaA125(m): 6:16am On Oct 04, 2025
Na lie. Buhari was begged by Boko Haram Insurgents to speak on their behalf with the GEJ led FG.
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by Flo36(m): 6:20am On Oct 04, 2025
You are lying on behalf of a dead man,is like u ppl eat,dine, sleep,wake and swim with evil.

Any insecurity that lasted more than 24hrs............
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by tempex88(m): 6:25am On Oct 04, 2025
GEJ never said he did. He said BH requested for him to be a negotiator. Anyways, glad you still with GMB even in death.
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by zinaunreal(m): 6:27am On Oct 04, 2025
Ex President say he did it and this I don't know dey counter 🤣
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by Morbeta11(m): 6:33am On Oct 04, 2025
tammie24:
Yes he did.
He also made a lot of excuses for them

In fact he is bokoharam!

Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by ambale(m): 6:34am On Oct 04, 2025
AntiChristian:
So what if boko haram mentioned your name, should we believe you?

Boko haram have become scriptures to you now! Anything they say must be true!
Guy everything no be argument now,

It's like saying Sheik Gumi no know bandit leaders

It was even read in all dailies then, you still small that time Sha🤣
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by lexy2014: 6:36am On Oct 04, 2025
Laple0541:
Gbas gbos don start….

Some people had told Jona to run again, thus he had started throwing jabs too for attention. Instead of him to maintain the little respect and honour he has, he wants those selfish people to use him once again.

Btw, on a serious note, the news of Buhari negotiating for Buhari is true. It was reported in the media then.
If your 2nd paragraph is anything to go by, how then is it jab throwing by Jonathan?
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by 43Ronin: 6:38am On Oct 04, 2025
Mr sheu, we remember vividly how boko haram nominated buhari to negotiate for them. Its public knowledge

Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by U09ce: 6:39am On Oct 04, 2025
What we know is that Buhari's biggest achievement was decimation of Boko Haram. His support for the Nigerian military was unprecedented. Some people just like spinning conspiracy theories. As it stands today, BH which was leading the global terror list is about Nigeria's number 3 threat below banditry and IPOB.
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by ZUBY77(m):
We simply know who to believe between Garba and Jonathan. Internet never forgets
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by VladimirTheGrea: 6:45am On Oct 04, 2025
Bigchris01:
STFU… Bokoharam can never mention my name because we have nothing in common, if you like get pained or cry find a bucket 🪣 fill it with your tears
How did the nazi bot ignore this comment? Is that jobless bot not on duty today?
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by Laple0541(m): 6:50am On Oct 04, 2025
lexy2014:
If your 2nd paragraph is anything to go by, how then is it jab throwing by Jonathan?
Has he been hibernating for 10years since leaving office or what? How come he just realized that Bubu was linked to Bokoharam simply because he’s aiming a political come back! That is exactly what made it a jab and not a sincere remark.
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by Urgent1Million: 6:50am On Oct 04, 2025
That boko haram nominated late Muhammadu Buhari to represent them during negotiations with the government at the time isn't a secret.
Why is this one capping potopoto?
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by Sirleo05: 6:54am On Oct 04, 2025
Garba shehu you still dey talk? Your principal don die go you dey here dey defend am . You , femi adeshino, lie Mohammed, una feed us lies upon lies during buhari's tenure. You guys where not good men, evil to the cur
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by AceDOM(m): 6:59am On Oct 04, 2025
Even nairaland has evidence of it. Don't know why our so called leaders like to distort history and followers too gullible to take it.

https://www.nairaland.com/2065148/why-did-boko-haram-name#29273188
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by princeade86(m): 7:04am On Oct 04, 2025
AntiChristian:
So what if boko haram mentioned your name, should we believe you?

Boko haram have become scriptures to you now! Anything they say must be true!
attack on boko haram is an attack on north. Can u explain what that mean to buhari when he said that.
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by princeade86(m): 7:06am On Oct 04, 2025
ambale:
Guy everything no be argument now,

It's like saying Sheik Gumi no know bandit leaders

It was even read in all dailies then, you still small that time Sha🤣
dont be surprise if gumi contest for a position like president, these are the people that will defend him .
Re: Buhari Never Negotiated For Boko Haram – Garba Shehu Replies Jonathan by anyilalaz: 7:10am On Oct 04, 2025
AntiChristian:
Too many lies on Buhari just because he's no more!

May Allah forgive him and all our dead!

He has his faults just as JEG, ObJ and others!
What GEJ said is no lie, this was on public domain during that time and BUHARI spoken words that time not only fuel his sympathetic inclination to the Bokoharam but was seen as a inactive grand patron of the sect.
Though as you rightly said about all the past leaders mentioned having their faults, Buhari was a disaster Just like BAT that is a promax, and probably when he leaves office he will be in the 3rd polynomial order of promax.
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