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Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that Nigeria has joined the Islamic Coalition against terrorism being championed by Saudi Arabia.

Buhari made the disclosure during an interview with Aljareeza, which was broadcast at the weekend.

When asked whether Nigeria was part of the coalition, Buhari said: “We are part of it because we’ve got terrorists in Nigeria that everybody knows which claim that they are Islamic.

“So, if there’s an Islamic coalition to fight terrorism, Nigeria will be part of it because we are casualties of Islamic terrorism,” he added.

On whether Nigeria became a member of the coalition during his meeting with King Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia recently, Buhari said “yes.”



He said that he could not disclose the details of how such coalition would work for Nigeria when asked during the interview.

But he said: “Well, that we mentioned under Lake Chad Basin Commission, our regional grouping compromising Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Benin and we dedicated a certain number of troops to be deployed in our own sub-region and I don’t think we have to tell the press the details of that.”

On whether joining the Islamic coalition will serve Nigerian security interest, he said: “Certainly. I’ve just told you it is the Boko Haram itself that declared loyalty to ISIS.

“ISIS is basically based in Islamic countries. Now, if there’s a coalition to fight Islamic terrorism, why can’t Nigeria be part of it, while those that are fighting in Nigeria as Boko Haram claim to be Muslims. But the way they are doing it is anti-Islamic, he said.

When his interviewer pointed out that since Nigeria was roughly evenly divided among Christians and Muslims and that some Christians were complaining that he was giving Islamic identity to Nigeria, Buhari wondered why such Christians had not gone to fight Boko Haram in the North or militants sabotaging installations in the South.

“Why can’t those Christians that complained go and fight terrorism in Nigeria or fight the militancy in the South. It’s Nigeria that matters, not the opinion of some religious bigots,” he stated.

On whether he was trying to change the religious identity of the country, Buhari noted: “How can I change the religious identity of Nigeria?

“No religion advocates hurting the innocent and just because the Muslims are the ones that claim to be Boko Haram and they are killing innocent people whether in the church, in the bus or in the market place, then I will just sit and look at them because I too am a Muslim? Islam is against injustice in any form.”

Buhari’s admission of Nigeria’s membership of the Islamic coalition came barely two weeks after an official Presidency statement seemed to suggest that Buhari had turned down the invitation to be part of the coalition.

A statement issued by the Senior Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), Garba Shehu, during the president’s trip to Saudi Arabia had said that Buhari had pledged Nigeria’s upport for the coalition even if it would not be part of it.

The statement had said that two leaders who engaged in extensive discussions on regional and global issues also agreed that terrorism posed a common threat to their states and would require close cooperation to prevail over the threats.

It observed that President Buhari who was making his first pronouncement on the invitation to join the coalition of Islamic states against terror spearheaded by the Saudis congratulated the Kingdom on its formation.

The statement quoted Buhari thus: “Even if we are not a part of it, we support you. I must thank the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the recent creation of a coalition to address the menace of international terrorism. Nigeria will support your efforts in keeping peace and stopping the spread of terror in your region. This is in consonance with our own commitment and on-going efforts in seeking to stamp out Boko Haram terrorists from the West African sub-region and Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC)
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Nigeria is now an Islamic nation, we told you he would.

Fayose was right.
By the way where is that dump head VP.

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Allahu Akbar!!!

I don't think Nigeria joining Islamic coalition to fight terrorism is an act to Islamise the country.

God bless Mr president

God bless Nigeria.

So Fayose was Right about Buhari wanting to Islamise Nigeria
No wonder Buhari sent DSS to invade Ekiti yesterday to abduct Ekiti Lawmakers
Buhari has finished us
Nigeria has gone to the dogs
what kind of CHANGE did Nigerians vote for

I don't even care anymore. We need war in this country.

Sealeddeal:
I don't even care anymore.
We need war in this country.

Hope you've stocked your bunka with provisions,water and ammunition to last you atleast 10years?

I thought Liar mohammed said nigeria politely refused to join the Saudi Islamic coalition? Kai! If not for the liberalization of internet and media, this dulllard will give airtime license only to Ass-licking NTA. God na your hand we dey.

Northern Nigeria joins Islamic coalition .
Wetin concern agbero concern overload.
Ban beer
Ban churches
Ban night clubs
Ban hotels
All equals less economic activity and more extremism.
No need for conspiracy.
Nigeria will unravel by itself until she breaks up.
Still doubling down on religion and religious based institutions ;are we?

Hehehe

Hmmm

Supreme Islamic Republic of Nigeria (SIRN)

CHANGE is here

Hmmmm

And they were insulting Fayose.
Smh!

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
yorubas wont care much, 80% there are muslims
hausas are used to it
but
SE/SS are christians and so, just like NNAMDI KANU and FAYOSE WARNED, bubu will try
but just like NNAMDI KANU SAID, SE/SS will resist it and IN THE END, THE ZOO MUST FALL

That's what you get when you have a president without an SSCE certificate.

Nigeria is suffering from Islamic terrorism just like other nations of the world. That doesn't mean we should join an ISLAMIC coalition against terrorism since we are not an Islamic state.

France has suffered from multiple ISIS attacks....did they join any Islamic coalition? No!

Our president doesn't know that there is a difference between "ISLAMIC COALITION against terrorism" and "coalition against ISLAMIC TERRORISM".

It has always been his intention to make us join the league of Islamic nations and this terrorism is just a convenient excuse for him.

The problem is religious bigotry, joining a coalition of mainly Muslim countries to fight terrorism doesn't make us an Islamic our laws, our policies does.

Nigeria needs to be part of a greater struggle, whatever bigotry you come to this thread to spew doesn't change that fact.


We are not an Islamic country but we are allowed to work with countries of all persuasions to achieve our objectives of a better country.

Very good. We need to join more Islamic organizations. They can fry themselves in a giant pot if they like

iamkeyz:
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
yorubas wont care much, 80% there are muslims
hausas are used to it
but
SE/SS are christians and so, just like NNAMDI KANU and FAYOSE WARNED, bubu will try
but just like NNAMDI KANU SAID, SE/SS will resist it and IN THE END, THE ZOO MUST FALL

The North-west alone can clear ss and se put together. Just like their leader ojukwu, they are noise-making cowards who always start what they can't finish

abduljabbar4:
The North-west alone can clear ss and se put together. Just like their leader ojukwu, they are noise-making cowards who always start what they can't finish

No British, Egypt and USSR to help you again, stop bragging.

EasternPride:
No British, Egypt and USSR to help you again, stop bragging.

Mtcheew. Meanwhile, I thought Nigeria played into ur trap by arresting Kanu. So what's next? Or do you plan to wait until we kill him before you unleash your imaginary weapons of mass destruction?

Saudi Arabia that sponsors terrorists to Syria and other Shia Islam country and all over the world, Russia must hear this!

adeaks:
That's what you get when you have a president without an SSCE certificate.

Nigeria is suffering from Islamic terrorism just like other nations of the world. That doesn't mean we should join an ISLAMIC coalition against terrorism since we are not an Islamic state.

France has suffered from multiple ISIS attacks....did they join any Islamic coalition? No!

Our president doesn't know that there is a difference between "ISLAMIC COALITION against terrorism" and "coalition against ISLAMIC TERRORISM".

It has always been his intention to make us join the league of Islamic nations and this terrorism is just a convenient excuse for him.

Are you sure PMB understand the statement

Stalwert:
The problem is religious bigotry, joining a coalition of mainly Muslim countries to fight terrorism doesn't make us an Islamic our laws, our policies does.

Nigeria needs to be part of a greater struggle, whatever bigotry you come to this thread to spew doesn't change that fact.


We are not an Islamic country but we are allowed to work with countries of all persuasions to achieve our objectives of a better country.

Do you know why you are stupid? Cos u lack common sense cos u av been infected with the Z virus.

As someone already pointed out, there is a huge difference between ISLAMIC COLITION against Islamic terrorism and COLITION against Islamic terrorism.

abduljabbar4:
The North-west alone can clear ss and se put together. Just like their leader ojukwu, they are noise-making cowards who always start what they can't finish

Read the history of the civil war before Nigeria enlisted foreign help, especially the exploit of Biafran air force.

Allahu Arkbar!!!

Next step is to Change our constitution to one adopted by the coalition. Western democracy is not really helpful. we need a Caliphate. A Permanent Allah fearing ruler from Sokoto or Katsina Axis. He will be guided by the beautiful dictates of Sharia and Nigeria will become great again.

Even the infidels in the South will tremble at the sword of Islam, they will bow their heads and Abandon their European God for then Allah will tolerate not Idol Worshippers. They shall be slain, their sons slaves, their daughters house whores to Emirs. And the holy scriptures as given to the holy prophet (PBUH) will establish itself in the seas and Rivers of Nigeria.

Allahu Akhbar

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After watching the aljazeera interview video...... its certain Nigeria is in deep poo.

Buhari has shown gross insensitivity on the faultlines of our differences as a people.

is it not enough to answer "No" to the question? ...... why this statement? “Why can’t those Christians that complain go and fight terrorism in Nigeria or fight the militants in the south"

The response to the biafra agitation and the fact that he agreed to have access to forex to send his kids abroad but others who can't afford it should bring their kids back ...... shows a very insensitive man who would rather set the country on fire than acquire common sense.