₦airaland Forum

TonyeBarcanista:
In my last article I discussed on the alleged link between the PDP Chairman Ali Modu Sheriff and the founders of Boko-Haram group. In the said article titled Setting The Record Straight on PDP Chairman Ali Modu Sheriff, the so-called allegation of Sheriff being the founder/financier of the haramite was made nonsense of, and it was even established that the former Governor was among those that dealt heavy blow on the terrorist group. He's also one that suffered heavy loss to the terrorist group and was seen as the number one enemy of the group.

Ideally, the talk of Sheriff and Boko Haram linkage shouldn't be a subject of discussion in our political space as no authority has at any time indicted the former Governor, but it appears that some fifth columnists within the PDP and those outside the party are determined to "humiliate" both Modu Sheriff and the party by whipping up the Boko Haram link propaganda. A very funny twist is that these people have made Sheriff an issue even when there are pressing issues in the country. When did Senator Modu Sheriff become an issue?

What Is Their Case Against Sheriff?
While I wouldn't want to join issues with Femi Fani Kayode, Doyin Okupe and some former Aides of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, I believe that their reaction to SAS emergence as PDP number one boss is more of emotional than rational. FFK as Fani Kayode is fondly called libelled SAS by calling him the "indisputable founder of Boko Haram", but checks show that the leader of Boko Haram Muhammed Yusuf was a political ally of ex-Borno state Gov Mala Kachalla, Sheriff's political opponent in 2003 Gubernatorial election (who was defeated by Sheriff). In fact, Muhammed Yusuf benefited from Kachalla's government and no record shows that Sheriff had, any dealing with the late terrorist leader. If there is any candidate that Yusuf and his group supported in 2003, that person would be late Mala Kachalla and not Ali Modu Sheriff. Even Alhaji Buji Foi that was appointed Commissioner by Sheriff was a LGA boss during the administration of Mala Kachalla. In fact, Foi resigned from the government because Sheriff posture was unfriendly to the terrorist group. It was under Sheriff administration that terrorist Foi was captured before he was killed by the police. Is FFK and co travellers not aware of this fact? Does it make sense to tag the man that first outlawed Boko Haram as the "undisputed founder" of the group? Having lost his brother, brother inlaw, close friends and his candidate for 2011 gubernatorial election, isn't it clear that Sheriff is also a victim of Boko Haram insurgency? Has any authority indicted Sheriff on terrorism? Haven't this man suffered enough personal and psychological damage? If for anything, his emergence as PDP boss is a victory against Boko Haram.

I understand that some of Jonathan's ex-Aides had wanted to hijack the party structure to further their own interest. It is also an open secret that ex SSA on Media Doyin Okupe is one of the campaigners for GEJ's ex-political Adviser Ahmed Gulak Chairmanship bid. The present reality is that the camp of GEJ's ex-Aides have lost out in the power struggle. What is expected of them is to join hands with the Chairman to move the party forward. It is immoral, unnecessary and improper for this group to launch media onslaught against the party and the Chairman simply because their camp lost out in the power game. They should sheath their swords or go to court if they aren't satisfied with the arrangement.

Nothing Wrong With Sheriff's Appointment
He's a former two-term Governor and a former three-time Senator. He has the posture and can never be bullied or controlled by any Governor or group within or outside the party. He has the experience as a former ANPP BoT boss to lead a party like PDP and reposition it for greatness. He deserves every support from party men and women, and deserved to be judged fairly by patriotic Nigerians. There is nothing wrong with Sheriff's appointment. He is the new Sheriff in town, and should not be distracted.


Finally, what is the case against Senator Ali Modu Sheriff?



Mumu


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