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Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, during a book presentation, stated that Muhammadu Buhari was once nominated by the terrorist group, Boko Haram to negotiate on its behalf.

GEJ:
“So I was feeling that, oh, if they nominated Buhari to represent them and have a discussion with the government committee, then when Buhari took over, it could have been an easy way to negotiate with them and they would have handed over their guns. But it was still there till today.”

However, late Buhari's spokesperson, Garba Shehu had almost immediately replied GEJ, calling his statement a ruse and cover for his alleged 2027 Presidential comeback.

Boko Haram Did Not Nominate Buhari As Their Mediator.

*To be president in 2027, Goodluck Jonathan should look for another story to tell Nigerians.

We are compelled to make a response to a terrible statement made on the late president Muhammadu Buhari by his predecessor in office, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, to the effect that Boko Haram had nominated him to represent them in a dialogue with government.

If this is a campaign statement towards his bid for the presidency in 2027, we want to say to him that “Mr. Jonathan, you are making a false start.”

GEJ, through his spokesperson, Ikechukwu Eze said Jonathan's statement was misrepresented.

“We wish to make it abundantly clear that the former President’s comments were grossly misrepresented. At no time did Dr. Jonathan suggest, imply, or insinuate that President Buhari had any connection with Boko Haram or that he supported the group in any form.

In all of these, a. 2012 article written by Garba Shehu indeed confirmed that Boko Haram nominated Muhammadu Buhari to negotiate on behalf of the group. Shehu, went a step further urging Buhari to have accepted the offer, after the late President declined.

Not accepting to negotiate with Boko Haram could hurt Buhari

I am not at all surprised that controversy continues to trail the decision of Boko Haram to nominate former Military Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari, as one of their representatives in talks with the Nigerian government, and his not so surprising decision to spurn the invitation. I respect General Buhari’s decision not to represent Boko Haram. That however does not make it the right decision on the matter. I don’t read crystal balls. But this unwise decision will return to hurt Buhari as leader and politician as did an earlier mistake he made in reaction to a false and malicious news report.

Personally, I don’t think the challenge of maintaining this balance should pose a problem that would make him reject the invitation to negotiate on behalf of one of the parties. Buhari should have thought of the people, not the opposition PDP. Of course, I lack the competence to question the patriotism of someone whose record is impeccable in that regard. Buhari joined the army to die for the nation. In addition, he participated in coups believing he and his colleagues could save the country. His leadership of the military government was underlined by sheer patriotism since Buhari is not known to covet personal wealth.

Based on this, the former military leader should have answered the call of patriotism and accepted this invitation. My reason for saying this is simple. If, as he said, he can’t represent the Boko Haram because he didn’t know them; he didn’t believe in their cause and struggle and he did not know any member of the sect, how does our situation get better by his rejecting their overture? When faceless kidnappers take away a dear one as they commonly do, the police and security services always see an opportunity when they make demands. Many syndicates have been smashed as kidnappers come forward to take ransom money. Couldn’t Buhari have given them a bait or laid in ambush so that at least, the state can have the benefit of knowing who really is behind the vicious atrocities being carried out daily against innocent Nigerians?

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/106982-not-accepting-to-negotiate-with-boko-haram-could-hurt-buhari-by-garba-shehu.html?tztc=1

Just look at the hypocrite ..so he even wrote article then

The internet kept this one safe for everyone.

Just like we all saw how a group of human chameleons praised Buhari for 8 years as the best, then condemned him as the worst soon after he left office.

Garba Shehu's gra gra show most often show that he lack the courage to face facts but likes discussing fiction

Garba Shehu should have kept quiet.
But I love this drama. It only exposes the hypocrisy of Garba Shehu.

GEJ 1: 0 Garba Shehu.

By the way, Garba Shehu only became Buhari's spokesman after he won APC presidential ticket, he was always working for Atiku media man. So, all the years before 2015 he can't be speaking for Buhari

What is this thread about because I don't understand. I have read it like 5 times now.

An Attack on Boko Haram is an Attack on the North.
~~Buhari

The only solution to this Bandits/ Bóko Hárám insecurity is to divide this Nigeria into at least 2 countries. Let the apólógists of Bóko Hárám and those that align with them stay together.

FarahAideed:
Just look at the hypocrite ..so he even wrote article then

Do not twist the facts. Jonathan nominated Buhari to negotiate. & he declined.

Why will Jonathan even make or bring up such a statement in 2025? That man still remains clueless.

Now he is saying o, I didn’t mean it as such, I was misunderstood.

These people should allow Buhari rest in peace. Or what exactly do they want achieve with this accusations and counter-accusations?

Softmirror:
What is this thread about because I don't understand. I have read it like 5 times now.

You should continue reading it. After reading it 1,000 times you will surely understand

Dark evil times.
To the Psychotic 2015 support & selection by the majority

If I were Jonathan, I'd have picked all of them and charged them for treason. Today, Nigeria for no face this kain suffering. He remains the weakest leader I've ever seen. The nyanyan bombing alone was worse than treason. People for just shout and nothing for happen. I'd have released them after completing 8 years. He had all the power.

fergie001:
...In all of these, a. 2012 article written by Garba Shehu indeed confirmed that Boko Haram nominated Muhammadu Buhari to negotiate on behalf of the group. Shehu, went a step further urging Buhari to have accepted the offer, after the late President declined...

Thanks for sharing

Could it be that some of these guys suffer amnesia or something?

Either they are utterly shameless

Or they may seriously need help...

Softmirror:
What is this thread about because I don't understand. I have read it like 5 times now.

Use of English 101, too hard for you.

The good news is that you must not understand everything.

Jonathan caused his own downfall by allowing the North to manipulate him.

When he had the "golden opportunity" to wipe out boko haram for good, he chose to fire Azazi who was ready to expose them and their sponsors.

Jonathan also had the "most effective" chief of Army staff in the person of General Ihejirika who deleted them (boko haram) in high numbers even as the disgruntled el-rufai was wailing but instead Jonathan goofed and fired Ihejirika.

Whatever Jonathan is revealing now is "medicine after death"!!

So Hausa man don dey do wayo..ahahahahahaahhahahawhwh

Can we allow the dead to rest? GEJ and his cohorts should look for another propaganda to bring their DOA ambition to live.

favor914:
Do not twist the facts. Jonathan nominated Buhari to negotiate. & he declined.

Why will Jonathan even make such a statement in 2025? That man still remains clueless.

Jonathan didn't nominate Buhari , I remember everything clearly it was Boko haram themselves that nominated him

This is from a newspaper that year


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

Buhari that vehemently supported boko haram is what garba is defending.
A man that said an attack on boko haram is an attack on the north.

A man whose selfish presidential ambition brought about the downfall of Nigeria and festered Islamic militancy on us.

This man na 2face uncle oo..Can u imagine..One of terrorist sponsors exposed..

Softmirror:
What is this thread about because I don't understand. I have read it like 5 times now.

Did you see that thread on IQ of nigerians?

Toh!!
Toh!!

Of course they nominated Buhari
Why are they trying to change history?

favor914:
Do not twist the facts. Jonathan nominated Buhari to negotiate. & he declined.

Why will Jonathan even make or bring up such a statement in 2025? That man still remains clueless.

Now he is saying o, I didn’t mean it as such, I was misunderstood.

Spider man.

Keep spinning the webs
U guys never disappoint even in the face of clear evidence

jmoore:
Use of English 101, too hard for you.

The good news is that you must not understand everything.

I have not read any where about the insinuation made by GEJ. The article by Garba is about patronizing Buhari to accept Boko Haram 's invitation to be the mediator between them and the government which he rejected.

Yet I still don't understand what the thread aims at achieving.