A legal luminary, Prof. Itse Sagay; a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mallam Yusuf Ali; and Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin branch, Mr. Rafiu Balogun, have said the recent talks between the Federal Government and the fundamentalist Islamic sect, Boko Haram, is a good development.
In their separates responses on Sunday, the trio stated that the step, if pursued with genuine intention and commitment, could address the prevailing insecurity in the northern parts of the country.
It was reported on Sunday that the Federal Government’s team, led by the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe and Boko Haram, represented by some of its senior commanders, had a secret meeting in Senegal few weeks ago.
It was also reported that the governments of Mali and Senegal played prominent roles in the negotiations as officials of the two countries served as mediators during the dialogue.
In his reaction, Sagay said the dialogue was worth exploring if the fundamentalists sect genuinely wanted peace. “If Boko Haram genuinely wants peace, that option is worth exploring. But I do not have details on the talks.”
On his part, Ali said the initiative, with genuine commitment to peace by both parties, would save the country from incessant bomb blasts, suicide bombings and other forms of insecurity and terrorism.
He said, “I was one of the earliest callers for dialogue between the group and our government. So, I totally support any peaceful initiative that will bring peace to our land. It is a welcome development. If it is a genuine effort from all concerned, it will surely bring peace to our beleaguered nation!”
While Balogun said the Federal Government had taken a right step by holding peace talks with the sect, considering the level of insecurity in the country attributed to the sect.
It was also reported that the governments of Mali and Senegal played prominent roles in the negotiations as officials of the two countries served as mediators during the dialogue.
In his reaction, Sagay said the dialogue was worth exploring if the fundamentalists sect genuinely wanted peace. “If Boko Haram genuinely wants peace, that option is worth exploring. But I do not have details on the talks.”
On his part, Ali said the initiative, with genuine commitment to peace by both parties, would save the country from incessant bomb blasts, suicide bombings and other forms of insecurity and terrorism.
He said, “I was one of the earliest callers for dialogue between the group and our government. So, I totally support any peaceful initiative that will bring peace to our land. It is a welcome development. If it is a genuine effort from all concerned, it will surely bring peace to our beleaguered nation!”
While Balogun said the Federal Government had taken a right step by holding peace talks with the sect, considering the level of insecurity in the country attributed to the sect.
This is what I've been saying. Dialogue is a must for Jonathan before there can be peace. Balla
ReplyDeleteend of d road for the devils, i think they are broke thats y they want negotiation & our imbecile jonathan is tryin to submit to their demands, well i pray this will bring lasting peace to our country.......dan
ReplyDeleteRubbish talk! Govt wants to dialogue with their boys. After voting 2trillion+ on security they want to dialogue with boko boyz??????
ReplyDeleteI think its good to dialogue, but with who, when osama bin ladin was terrorising the world ,he made his reason known to d public. One of d way out is to send all d security agents from level 07 downwards back to their state so that they can serve in their wards. It will be difficult 4 boko haram boys to kill their brothers, & it will reduce the activities & bombing in d area. Adewusi
ReplyDeleteNegotiating with BAKO HARAM will only lead to more dangerous group to emerge.No reasonable government will ever negotiate with bastard terrorist groups that have killed innocent people.If GEJ can not eliminate them by d military and provide security 4 d citizen of 9ja,he should resign immidietely.
ReplyDeleteTrue talk Gen.You are very correct.
ReplyDeleteHow can they negotiate with a sec without any significant goal, its a failure on them an all d security agents involved. The should keep destroying their economy and return back to 17th century, then those who feel growth in all aspect of life is as a result of good knowledge acquired for EDUCATION will rule over them and their generation in future.
ReplyDeleteNo negotiation wit terrorist never,GEJ B KIAFUL???.why do dey opt 4 negotiation in d first place b4 d bombardmen?afta killin innocent ngerians d wan 2negotiate,4 wat?robish.if dey claim thre membas wre kiled an dtained.who started d fight?no negotiation at all.B H boys shul continue thre bombardmen,we wil c who wil get tire along d line.those who liv by d sword wil surely die by it,foooooolsssss
ReplyDeleteNo negotiation wit terrorist never,GEJ B KIAFUL???.why do dey opt 4 negotiation in d first place b4 d bombardmen?afta killin innocent ngerians d wan 2negotiate,4 wat?robish.if dey claim thre membas wre kiled an dtained.who started d fight?no negotiation at all.B H boys shul continue thre bombardmen,we wil c who wil get tire along d line.those who liv by d sword wil surely die by it,foooooolsssss
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