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Borno-born Nigerian journalist, Ahmad Salkida, who
has been a go-between in previous Federal
Government-Boko Haram negotiations, has argued
that the outlawed Islamist sect is not
factionalised.
The reporter on self-exile in the United Arab
Emirates described the reports of factionalisation
of the insurgent group as a “media hype,”
adding that the Federal Government negotiated
with an “unknown faction.”
Arguing that it was true that Boko Haram was
full of “cells and cadres,” he dismissed the
insinuation that there is a group of Boko Haram
members who do not take orders from their
leader, Abubakar Shekau.
Writing on his Twitter page on Tuesday, Salkida
described Shekau as the “imam” of the insurgents,
noting that if Boko Haram had been factionalised,
other imams would have emerged for each of the
splinter groups.
He stated that Muhammadu Marwana, who
claimed to be an influential member of the
Abubakar Shekau-led Boko Haram sect last year,
and Danladi Ahmadu, who reportedly led the
insurgents’ team for the latest botched
negotiation, were fraudulent.
“The media hype now is that Boko Haram is
fractured and factionalised and that this new
challenge affected the release of hostages and a
wider peace settlement.
“Boko Haram has cells and cadres that all
operate under one imam, but there are no
factions. If there were, another ‘imam’ would
have emerged anywhere in West Africa.
“It is unpardonable for such a Jihadi group not
to openly have an imam. Therefore, we would have
seen a new or another one if a faction exists.
“When you look at history of botched ceasefires,
starting from Marwana and now Danladi, none of
them denounced Shekau but he (Shekau) dismissed
them,” Salkida said.
According to him, assuming there are indeed
factions seeking peace, the important thing
expected of the Federal Government is to talk
“only to” those that have hostages and seized
territories rather that those without
“deliverables.”
The President Goodluck Jonathan-led Federal
Government, he added, must desist from
negotiating with the “unknown faction” but set
necessary machinery in motion to reclaim
territories under Boko Haram control.
Stating that he was not against the ceasefire
request of the government, he noted that the
military forces must take the anti-terror war to
the door-steps of the terrorists considering the
realities on the ground.
“Why speak to an unknown faction if they don’t
have deliverables? Government must first reclaim
territories and take responsibility.
“To fight is better, giving the new realities. It’s
pointless for the FG to negotiate from the
position of weakness; hence, the inability by
Nigerian Army to reclaim lost territories since
September.
“When you have lost territories, you can no longer
negotiate unless you are ready to let go part of
it. Reclaim these areas, then seek a peace
settlement. May the Lord help Nigeria,” he added.
He also explained that the majority of the foot
soldiers and commanders of Boko Haram were
mostly of the Kanuri ethnic stock.
Explaining the rationale behind this, he stated,
“This is because it (insurgency) all started there
and the sect is deeply rooted in Kanuri land.
Kanuri is not the motivation here, it is their
interpretation of Islam that is.”
When contacted by our correspondent via an
electronic mail to speak on the fate of the
abducted Chibok girls in view of the botched
ceasefire, he referred him to his Twitter
timeline, adding that he had nothing more to
say.
“I have said what need to be said regarding this
issue. Let us allow posterity to vindicate the
claims either by government or some of us,” the
terse statement sent by Salkida to our
correspondent read.
Meanwhile, the Defence Headquarters has kept
mum online since the ceasefire agreement
collapsed. The DHQ had taken to the social media
on October 17 to celebrate the ceasefire which did
not last more than 24 hours.
A check on the Twitter page of the DHQ and that
of the Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen.
Chris Olukolade, on Tuesday evening showed that
their social accounts had simply gone inactive
since then.
However, the development had not deterred online
commentators from expressing their views on the
controversial ceasefire agreement.
A social commentator, Abdullahi Buhari, stated on
Twitter that the “speed” with which the Chief
of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshall Alex Badeh,
and the service chiefs welcomed what he described
as the “bogus ceasefire” depicted “war weariness
and cowardice.”
“Boko Haram should be the ones celebrating the
ceasefire not the military chiefs. What is
happening to our military generals?” Buhari asked.

source: http://www.punchng.com/i-punch/fg-negotiated-with-unknown-boko-haram-faction-mediator/

He pointed out facts. But I am not surprised, we all know the government is not serious, they rather play politics with the emotion of millions of Nigerians. Good a thing there insincerity can only back fire this time around. I am sure the parents of the kidnapped girls will not find it funny with the lies and politcs been played by GEJ and his cohorts in an attempt to brain wash people into believing he is doing something to get those girls released.

GEJ - clue.less man who surrounds himself with liars.

This thread will never make it to the front page as it is not a thread praising GEJ but instead one that pinpoints his very woeful/detectable lying skills. Personally, I don't even believe they named him Goodluck, he lied so much that even his parents got confused and thought the name they gave him was Goodluck and the name sticked.

APC

Posterity shall be the judge... indeed! God bless Nigeria.

Twists and Turns in this bokoharamic saga...

But from whence did these offspring of hades escape through the vents onto Nigeria?

Taking all Nigeria's energy for years...

Nawa sef.

This Salkida really made sense in his post, win back the territories and then you can now negotiate. You cannot negotiate at a weak position. Hmm, only if they won't call it trash.

Presidency need to liaise with the government of wherever this Ahmed salkida reside and have him repatriated to Nigeria.

Ahmed Salkida to me is the head of propaganda wing of Boko Haram and arresting him is key to defeating the group!

exactly...Nigeria seems to b negotiating frm a position of weakness. Also the way the gov. and the defence headquarter spread the news of the peace agreement n trusting a terrorist grp shows weakness n cluelessness wch has become synonymous with this administration

Toyozzie:
APC

I see blame APc for ur Govt failure
Few days ago after the so called ceasefire troops had to fight hard to protect Damboa
Any tru ceasefire will have to be inclusive of all faction including their political and combat arm
NB:I don't support a ceasefire with criminals
We need to decimate them with military force untill the are weak before we can go into negotiation

he is shouting because he was not involved in the negotiation and that means no money into his pocket and no credit to his name when it finally succeeds

Ahmed Salkida is a bonafide member of Boko Haram. He handles Information and Propaganda machinery of the sect to neutralize and counter any news that could jeopardize the activities of Boko Haram. If you need proof, go to his website and find out things for yourselves. http://fulansitrep./

mikeansy:
Presidency need to liaise with the government of wherever this Ahmed salkida reside and have him repatriated to Nigeria.

Ahmed Salkida to me is the head of propaganda wing of Boko Haram and arresting him is key to defeating the group!

He's loyal member of the dreaded sect Boko Haram.

When will Abubakar Shekau make a video denouncing the negotiation and ceasefire?