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Monday 3 November 2014

Boko Haram attacks: Atiku holds press conference, says situation is grave

Former VP Atiku Abubakar who is from Adamawa state, one of the worst hit by Boko Haram, held a press conference today November 3rd at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja where he addressed the attacks of the sect members on Mubi and other towns in northern Nigeria. Atiku described the current situation as grave and appealed to the international community to come to Nigeria's aid. Full text of his speech after the cut...



Gentlemen of the Press:
It is with deep regret that I came to learn that Mubi, which is one the largest towns in Adamawa State of northeast Nigeria, has been taken by the terrorist group commonly known as Boko Haram.  As you may know, in recent weeks and months, Mubi has been a town to which displaced persons from further north have fled for safety after their communities fell to Boko Haram.  As I speak, the inhabitants of Mubi, together with those who went there for safety, find themselves at the mercy of this terrorist group.
I am Nigerian.  I believe in the integrity of Nigeria as a whole, and every part of this country matters to me.  But I was born and bred in the northeast.  So, please, excuse me if I should say a few words about the part of the country where I am from, about what the people from the northeast of Nigeria have had to suffer for far, far too long.
Things should never have got to this stage.  Thousands of Nigerians have had to flee their homes.  Their houses and farms have been destroyed.  They do not know where to go or how to restart their lives.  That is the degree to which we have come in this country. I say this with reluctance and with shame.  The situation in which we find ourselves today is grave.  Much of Borno, and the north of Adamawa and Yobe states is already at the mercy of the terrorists.  It started a few months ago with Bama, which is nearly 400 kilometres from Yola, capital of Adamawa State.
The next major town to be taken by terrorists was Gwoza, where a terrorist caliphate flag has long been hoisted.  Smaller towns near Gwoza such as Pulka and Limankra are equally not free.  Next was Madagali.  The town is still being occupied.  Then fell Gulak.  Next was Michika, then Bazza.  Next was the twin town of Uba which is half Adamawa and half Bornu.  Its neighboring town of Lassa was also overrun.  Uba was the latest town captured before the terrorists trampled on Mubi.  People from these troubled areas are now pouring into Yola for safety.
As somebody who hails from Adamawa State, you can appreciate why I feel such emotion at the fate of my people.    For whatever reason, our defence forces are unable to cope and unable to defend. My sympathies go out to the soldiers who find themselves in a situation not of their making.  This is a crisis of leadership.
We were told that the budget for security was going to be enlarged so that the security agencies and military would be in a better position to tackle the insurgency.  How is it possible that a great nation like Nigeria should find itself in a situation where a handful of terrorists is able to invade a town as large as Mubi with a population of about 300,000? How were the insurgents able to so easily take a town of this size, and the people find themselves defenseless and undefended?  How is it that the people have been made to suffer as they have?
I have previously spoken about the deteriorating security situation in this country on a number of occasions. On those occasions I deliberately restrained myself from speaking in a manner that might be construed as distracting the government and the security forces as they grappled with the dire security situation.  But the scale of injustice the people of Nigeria are suffering has reached a stage where I am obliged to amplify my concerns.
Many of our citizens, unable to come to terms with why a so-called “Africa’s best army” has been unable to confront this horrendous situation, are increasingly assuming that this whole thing is about electoral politics.  They suspect that the seeming inability of the government to end the crisis is a ploy to weaken some parts of the country ahead of the 2015 elections. Can we, in all honesty, blame them for having those suspicions?
I call upon the international community to help us.  I am making a special appeal to countries with sufficient knowhow and experience in tackling terrorism to increase their assistance to us.
The relief agencies that are already working here should please double their efforts. And all people of goodwill should help in any way they can and to do more than they have been doing to alleviate the pain and suffering that we Nigerians face through this insurgency.  At a time when we are constantly bombarded with horror stories of ugly events elsewhere in the world – here in West Africa, we are faced with the Ebola epidemic and other trouble spots – I draw your attention to a humanitarian crisis which is also a matter of international security.
This Boko Haram insurgency has been with us now for several years but has, in these last few days, taken a step further towards being a disaster of unimaginable proportions. Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk.  Nigeria needs the world’s support. The world must not abandon Nigerians in our time of need.
Thank you.

118 comments:

Anonymous said...

It is indeed grave and something has to be done quickly

Alloy Chikezie said...

Its really appalling how they operate without our military tracking their operation. They should have Intel info on where they are going to strike even before the strike happens.


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snowflix said...

I hope help comes from above to save us all because no one is safe in this country #onelovefromSnow#

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...


This is geared towards 2015

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Anonymous said...

JONATHAN NEEDS TO WAKE UP AND DECLARE TOTAL WAR ON BOKO HARAM, DIS NONSENSE HAS GOT TO STOP.

Amicable said...

Na wah

APPLELIPX said...

You are holding a press conference in abj..
The affected ones are in adamawa
None of u have gone to c dem and know the true state of things
Everything you said is based on speculation n what d media knows

Actions please.... not some organized talk show to gain cheap points

Unknown said...

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Jide jaji said...

Na wa oooh ... and GEJ still thinks he should even run for office ... wonder how he sleeps at night ...

God save my people ... this is so sad

Anonymous said...

Chei! Chineke biko gbata oso enyemaka (God pls come and help Nigeria)

Anonymous said...

Atiku, call ur brodas in order. it's norther fault and cup of tea, make una drink it

Anonymous said...

Wat de started...

Anonymous said...

Wat de started...

Unknown said...

Boko Haram wahala is geting out of hand, something need to done very urgent.
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Unknown said...

Boko Haram wahala is geting out of hand, something need to done very urgent.
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BONARIO NNAGS said...

I don't know how we got to this level.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

Nnamdi Akwaeke said...

Biko haram
boko leave us alone.

Anonymous said...

chai and our celebs wld be busy buyin more range rovers and goin for parties..celebrities frm other country gather and join d pipo to protest abt any injustice or life threatenin situation, dey even donate their money to help secure dir country bt here no so so stupid beef and dirty dey smell party and award nit..actin indiferent is just goin to bring dem closer to ur doorstep

Anonymous said...

Too Long show us pictures here

Nnamdi Akwaeke said...

Aunty linda pls post ma comment.my 1st time.im about finishin up ma blog by posting news

Unknown said...

The situation is really terrible. Nigeria needs help. Former VP u are right

A fool’s paradise is a wise man’s hell said...

Lol! I wonder when would the north learn? The north own the Nigerian Army! The north own boko haram. I wonder what the fuzz is about? They should settle the matter between themselves or is GEJ preventing them? SMH 80% of soldiers enlisted into the Nigerian Army are from the north! Also, majority the military heads of state are also northern! The truth is very simple! It would take the NA less than 48hrs to end boko harma. The north are fully supporting them to weaken GEJ government. We knw the dat north owns nigeria's powers, but with democracy you can't steal power with guns if not, GEJ would have been long gone. The best way is to create this boko haram nonsense. To show the world that he can't rule Nigeria! SMH

SouthEastern said...

Atiku should pls keep quiet. The new Boko haram is a monster you guys created to weaken GEJs government and now its comming home to roast. BH claims western education is sin so why havent they attacked your university till date? Shows you guys knows what you are doing and stop talking about the Army. Everyone knows the Muslims within the army are the ones giving information to BH about the Armys efforts at fighting them hence BH seem to have the upper hand. Majority of the army officers killed thus far are only the Christian stock. Muslims in the army are majority of the deserters that fled to the camerouns.

Anonymous said...

have you finished your blabbing ....end it how you started it ...idiot...useless man ..i taught u r diffrerent now i know that this your big head if full of kolanut ...ezi..

Val lala said...

They know there selfs one by one. #Val Lala# valentinechisom7@gmail.com

Fineboy said...

You were a vice president for 8 years can you tell us how many jet fighters and battle tanks your administration bought with the large defence budget. You left the north impoverished and all the northern leaders that have ruled this country why didn't develop the north?

Anonymous said...

Acting all concerned becos it affected his village in adamawa.. Al na political strategy!!

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Demola said...

ATIKU , u are a BIG fool. I remember when this old fag use to drive a white chirokee in Abuja. Looked humble, he acts like a good man buh Demonic. Now election is around the corner the fool is holding press conference about the crisis in the North. He said " MY PEOPLE " oh , so now they suddenly become ur people . The question is what did u do for them ? Linda ask him.
Why do politicians do this ? This man must not be given any chance if not hmmmm my dear linda , na man go Dey marry man for here o and one day we will just wake up and hear in the News Nigeria belongs to another country cos he will sell us to the British .

STILL { I DON'T MIND MA BUSINESS } #IDMMB

Demola said...

ATIKU , u are a BIG fool. I remember when this old fag use to drive a white chirokee in Abuja. Looked humble, he acts like a good man buh Demonic. Now election is around the corner the fool is holding press conference about the crisis in the North. He said " MY PEOPLE " oh , so now they suddenly become ur people . The question is what did u do for them ? Linda ask him.
Why do politicians do this . This man must not be given any chance if not hmmmm my dear linda , na man go Dey marry man for here o and one day we will just wake up and hear in the News Nigeria belongs to another country cos he will sell us to the British .

STILL { I DON'T MIND MA BUSINESS } #IDMMB

Anonymous said...

Please he should stop clowning. A child that says his mother shouldn't sleep, that child will not sleep too. When boko haram was an infant, what did the northern elders do? They were busy calling President GEJ name and busy planning for 2015. Now boko haram is all grown and out of control, he's asking for help. Mr. Atiku, with due respect, go and sit down. Political positions are more important than the citizens and you dirty and selfish politicians keep forgetting that without the citizens, you can't rule. In other countries, politicians set aside their political difference to handle the problems confronting their nations after which they can go back being political opponents. In Nigeria, it's fast way to make your opponent look incompetent. My dear, go sit with your fellow northern elders and come up with with solutions. You want the international community to help and you'll be the first to cry wolf when they uncover the truth behind it.

Dan said...

Beware of what you wish for. When you started staying that you will make nigeria ungovernable for Goodluck, what where you expecting? It was a child's play then but now, here is what you get. Where have you been, in mars? How come you just wake up suddenly and start to talk? You want to be president? Your sin will find you out.

Anonymous said...

Simple, brief and to the point. Nice one.

Unknown said...

campaign things.... No?

Unknown said...

Atiku talking cus he is not in power..all this our politicians sef..


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omee said...

Thank you Alhaji Atiku. There is something wrong with this country. Ihejirika was threatened by northern leaders to be dragged to ICC. He largely contained BH. Azazi was killed. Alhaji Atiku, the plain truth is that the religious and political leaders condoned BH for too long. They refused to speak out. They openly asked the Military to go. They never gave information. They harboured the enemy. They funded them through Zakkat and good will. Now see the effect. Innocent children and blood shed daily. Blame your selves not the government. Remember when niger delta boys were acting? Their elders condemned and fought againt them till amnesty from yaradua came. The army is finished because the citizens harboured enemy and they dont know who is who anymore. Badeh chief of defence staff should resign. He is from adamawa. Gusau and all his pomp should be sacked. Gej was a fool to have trusted that you could clean up your own house. If this can happen when a christian is in power what would happen when a muslim takes over? I am afraid.

Anonymous said...

Ok. Oga Abati,over to you. Tell us sweet lies as usual. How this glaring truth will turn to distraction. Those against Atiku should prove him wrong and do something diff.

Anonymous said...

Oga Jonah has gone to sleep on this issue thinking its APC problem. Wait until Boko Haram gets to Abuja then they will know how far. He has pocketed the $1 billion dollars they voted to fight BH for his PDP campaign hoping this issue will just go away. Na God go punish Oga Jonah & illiterate Patience. Na die una go die for office!!!

Anonymous said...

May God help dz nation..

Anonymous said...

E don reach ur town now, U dey cry

frank millz said...

Atiku has aired his own,i believe and reckon with him(though there is a political undertone).It's painful this insurgency has festered to its present state.There is no pride in requesting an S.O.S for dire help,it should have been done wayback.

Anonymous said...

Dis devil will stop @nothing to make Goodluck Jonathan look incompetent even going as far as destroying his own state,wht do u want d international community to come and do for u?wht r u doing to alleviate d suffering? Big fool

Unknown said...

I commend you for your speech but I don't trust you. my reason is your doggedness toward political power which means I must get there by all means, in other word this is a bad characteristic of leadership.

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Awon Stephen Oshi said...

You should pay me to read all that.

Anonymous said...

Anon 10:29, Don't post nonsense here!!!
As much as I am not Atiku's fan, I know for a fact that he loves his state. I once lived in Yola and Atiku has tried to better the life of people in that state whether directly or indirectly.

What he is saying is so true the situation is grave and calls for serious intervention.

MUBI is one of if not the biggest trading town in Adamawa and boosts the Polytechnic and is a bustling developed town for business within Nigeria and with our Cameroonian counterparts.

Its a serious issue that Boko haram has control of this town. I know for a fact that Atiku has no hand in Boko Haram. He has an international secondary school built to international standards and a private university which is same. He is very for education and development which Boko haram is against. So please let us tackle the problem of Boko haram decisively!!!
Linda pls publish. I am pained at what is happening in Adamawa.

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bbm 7F098C19 said...

2015 ..... still GEJ, no more north. Engr Emy

Anonymous said...

Fake goat.. U re not fooling us..

Anonymous said...

Atiku should rather address his brothers and fellow muslims and tell them to stop all these killings. Who is this conference addressed to, when you know who the sponsors and killers are and you are part of them. The whole country knows that your APC party members started boko haram, tell them to stop as they have destroyed so much. I guess you people didn't see it coming. Address your fellow APC members.

Anonymous said...

It's just getting started bro...every other selfish Nigerian will say " at least it's not our side..thank God it's North" ... The people of Nigeria needs to wake up from adjusting and trying to manage some stupid situations...there has to b a rebellion against every arm of the Govt....imagine no single person going out to vote?d whole world will carry it in news right away .. U would not blame d govt but d people who hv chosen to empower d govt..Boko Haram just geared up...life after Boko Haram will rise another stronger insurgent...

Anonymous said...

Thank u very much,ndi chineke kporo oku ndi uchu...come 2015 GEJ will be re elected weda d devil likes it or not

Anonymous said...

Is this your idea not st***d? How will he go to Mubi and risk being killed? And because he is in Abuja, he is not concerned abi? Can you go to Mubi at the cost of 10mil? Believe me you can't. People, please think before you say some stuffs.

Anonymous said...

But excuse me.. do you think they want to show the world his misfortune? If you say the NA leaders are from the north, they won't show gej's misfortune to the world. It will be easier for them to overthrow his govt without BH. Just a military coup is enough. Boko haram is a disaster and its not created by the northerners. If the northerners want to kill people why are they killing the northerners? Why not the southerners ? This is just mere logic.

Anonymous said...

Why don't you start by calling your attack dogs off Mr former Vice President.

Unknown said...

They're d brain behind d so called boko and yet he has d ordercity & effrontery to hold a press conference with no shame and remorse. Who is fooling who? Well personally am not fooled..All these recent bombing of mosques is just a distraction to prove they're innocent...taaaaaa!!! Make all of una comot there. All is politics. North can't rule us again until 2030.Things has already fallen apart and Nigeria can no longer hold as one...

Anonymous said...

Wheesh help you dry find? Suddenly all your acquisitions mean jack. That is why when you were VP, you should have made it your mandate to ensure that the quality of life of your village buddies, not just your family and girlfriends was increased. Baby has come back to roost. A begi, no call international community oh. These are hand crafted nightmares that will have to burnout on their own.

Anonymous said...

The situation is so sad
I think Nigeria is at war... Drastic steps are needed and all hands must be on Deck
SOS is too early
Oga Jonah and Nigeria should first rise up
Enough is enough

Anonymous said...

PURE POLITICAL AND POLITRICKS PAPARRAZI... THE TRUTH IS THAT THE NORTH ALWAYS BELIE GEJ IS THEIR PROBLEM SO THEY CREATED HE MONSTER CALLED BOKO HARAM.... #FINGERSCROSSED.... GOD LOVE NIGERIA/NS

Anonymous said...

Okay, call the press conference in Adamawa and not Abuja. So long as they stay in the North, it's all right. Wahala go dey if they pass the North. Make Una dey kill yourselves.

Anonymous said...

ATIKU IS SCOPING US.... WHY IS IT THAT BOKO HARAM HAVE NOT ATTACK HIS UNIVERSITY? IS IT NOT THE SAME ARMY HE IS USING? MEDIA PAPARRAZI... JUST TO WEAKEN GEJ... LOLZZZ.... GOD LOVES GOODLUCK TO BE HONEST... IF THIS PPL CALLED ..... HEY MIGHT TO KILL MR PRESIDENT.. GOD FORBID...

Anonymous said...

Idiot!

Anonymous said...

Godbless u Jare @APPLELIPX, don't mind ds so called northern leaders, mtchewwww, smh.....

Fineboy said...

In 2011 and 2012 they bombed Christians continously even on Christmas Day. Yet no word from you or buhari till it got this worse and elections got nearer choii drss Godoo. You guys have weakend this administration bcos of politics and we say no to you all. You ruled as vice for 8 years but u didn't develop the army or the northern states. Not even all the northern presidents from independence. .so why make so much noise?

Anonymous said...

Anon 12:00AM, u re the illiterate here. You speak with so much ignorance n stupidity..... u don't even know what's going on, u re just talking based on what u hear in d street n ur local neighbourhood, u re damn ignorant....smh.

Anonymous said...

Anon 12:17AM, don't mind d big idiot. Northern leader(s) my ass.

Anonymous said...

All i will say to GEJ is see what's happening in Syria. I looked at the map today and they are gradually claiming our Land. It's times like this I wish BABA (OBJ) never left they are bunch of highly intellectuals that can make strategies to combat this evil sect. We are all ready to give out hand to help protecting Nigerians. GEJ I am a big supporter but the truth must be said we owe our security to you.

Anonymous said...

Isn't it better for is to be sold to the British ? I mean we weren't mature enough for independence in the first place .

Anonymous said...

Guy u dey craze bcus of say people no won make GEJ rule so make dem come dey kill each other abi.Olodo

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Anonymous said...

You need to work on your written English

Anonymous said...

The truth will soon open up after the election and if it does and some igbos and yorubas name where mentioned hmmmm!!!!!!!! there will be a serious war coming that is far more greather than the one that took place in serealone, I bet u it will happen have lost my entire Family so Nigerian should watch out.

Anonymous said...

The truth will soon open up after the 2015 election and if it does and some igbos and yorubas name where mentioned that they have something to do with the sponsoring of Boko Haram hmmmm!!!!!!!! there will be a serious war coming that is far more greather than the one that took place in serealone, I bet u it will happen have lost my entire Family to this Boko haram.

Anonymous said...

The statement is touching, but it doesn't sound like the foolish man meant what he said. Becs this is not just todays' horror. This has been going on for years, so why just saying this now. Lool @Atiku is this your style of asking these same poor and less privilege people to support you in your upcoming in election. (Campaign style). AWON MOFOS...

Anonymous said...

It baffles my imagination hw Nigerians think,even if atiku isn't a good political role model as some of you claim here doesn't make him far from the truth that so many lives go down daily by BH,even if you claim this is a political strategy to mk the country ungovernable,cant the so called president do somtin meaningful to prove to his enemies and d masses dt he's worthy for another reign?dey have made it ungovernable for him which they have succeeded cox he can't prove himself as a president so I pity those that will vote badluck again,and for those insulting atiku simply Becox he's concern abt dis recent attack I pray it gets to ur doorstep and you will be in a displaced situation just lik d innocent citizen of mubi. Gosh!

Unknown said...

I wonder what type of conscience these people have to inflict so much pain on their own brothers cuz of some selfish reasons..am begining to tink dat there is more to this insurgency..

Unknown said...

God bless u bro , u have said it all

Unknown said...

I wonder what type of conscience these people have to inflict so much pain on their own brothers cuz of some selfish reasons..am begining to tink dat there is more to this insurgency..

Anonymous said...

I will rather vote for GEJ than give my vote to the son of the bond woman. People need to wake and see to it that these Muslims must not rule us. See what they are doing in other countries, is PDP or ACN in Cameron? Atiku should shut his mouth, all na campaign things but God knows u won't smell there.

Anonymous said...

Shut up and stop saying what you dont know will you be in your house and know what and what he has done is it because he made the press in abuja. Your amongst the daft asummed/quick to judge without basis get a life

Unknown said...

You are the problem we have in Nigeria, anonymous 10:28

Anonymous said...

May God not allow you be in a situation where you've got no help that way you won't feel the pain the northerners are

ary said...

Well said, our government for whatever reason has refused to tackle this situation properly, so it is left to the foreign community to help 'Africa's most populous nation' in their time of dire need! For too long citizens have being used as pawns in a dirty game of politics, we say NO MORE

Unknown said...

Very myopic....

Anonymous said...

Smh ignorance and stupidity is a course i pray you don't see anything like it you won't even stand.

Unknown said...

And you think the south is developed? Pls take a trip to the north and stop talking without facts...

Anonymous said...

May God prevent it from getting to your family because if it does smh you won't type left alone rap stupidly when talking.

Anonymous said...

Your stupidity is far reached pray it doesnt come to you .

Anonymous said...

Your not born of a woman you fool

Anonymous said...

Demola you aint born of a woman pray for peace within you. Cause when you speak ill and accuse some karma surely comes to you. Pray they dont meet you or any of your sorry ass family cause if they do o lord you definately wont have the zeal to come on here and rant left alone point finger's dont be stupid that goes to the rest of you ranting shii

Anonymous said...

Your not born of a woman you fool

Anonymous said...

Your stupidity is far reached pray it doesnt come to you .

Anonymous said...

May God prevent it from getting to your family because if it does smh you won't type left alone rap stupidly when talking.

Anonymous said...

Smh ignorance and stupidity is a course i pray you don't see anything like it you won't even stand.

Anonymous said...

May God not allow you be in a situation where you've got no help that way you won't feel the pain the northerners are

Anonymous said...

Shut up and stop saying what you dont know will you be in your house and know what and what he has done is it because he made the press in abuja. Your amongst the daft asummed/quick to judge without basis get a life

God's army general said...

Y complaining now? D same person dat promised 9iaja hell if he don't win election, probably no money to pay dem again dat was y dey invaded ur town. All ur evil plans 2 turn 9iaja in2 a 6th century caliphate has failed. Nigerians are not fools, we know every Fyn dat is happening in dis nation, darkness has neva overshadow light and we would reclaim our land back 2 our resurrected Lord. All d evil men dat are fighting. Against dis nation, God will judged dem wif His judgemental mantle. D same people who caused commotion nd catastrophe in d land will still cum out nd say, we sympathize wif d nation, Wat a deceptive life style. Long live Federal Republic of Nigeria!!!

Anonymous said...

na wa oooo oh GOD pls help Nigeria

Fashion Style said...

Se im just know ni? Abi y z he now blabling
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Unknown said...

*characteristic of bad leader/ leadership

atiku rescue project said...

Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk. Nigeria needs the world’s support. The world must not abandon Nigerians in our time of need.”

Chief TAO said...

NIGERIA IS A "PECULIAR MESS"

Peculiar mess (called penkelemesi by my Ibadan brothers in the First republic).
He who prepares an evil load will carry it upon his/her head. The Northern part of Nigeria encouraged Islamic fundamentalists now known as Boko Haram to serve as a tool to disturb whoever gets power from the Southern part of Nigeria. However, the mad dog has now come back to hunt its master.

Nigeria is made up of three distinct nations: North; West and East. We have NEVER blended and therefore, let there be a referendum within each of the three regions with a simple question of YES or NO (UK/ Scottish style) of whether each of them should remain in Nigeria. My own vote as a Yoruba man together with my entire household will be a big NO.

This will bring an end to the peculiar mess called Nigeria.

Uche Emma said...


Situation is more than grace

Anonymous said...

people ve to die before peace can reign in this country...... politicians ve to die

Chop Chop said...

Mr VP, maybe you should communicate your suggestions to our CIC instead of you running your mouth.

OSINANL said...

Why havent Boko Haram attacked Atiku's university till date?
Atiku you will never rule this country no matter how hard you try. Useless man

Anonymous said...

SHEKAU EVIL MENTALITY VERSUS QUR’AN

Mr. Shekau released another video recently, I have gone through his speech and his claims are not only anti Islam but also very ridiculous for someone who claims to know the Quran. The following are his claims.....

CLAIM 1:-
"“We have not made ceasefire with anyone… We
did not negotiate with anyone… It’s a lie. It’s a
lie. We will not negotiate. “What is our business
with negotiation? Allah said we should not
negotiate,” (SHEKAU)
RESPONSE:-
ALLAH SAYS:
": If they propose peace to you, accept it and trust in God. God is All-hearing and All-knowing” (Q 8:61)

CLAIM 2:-
"The kidnapped girls, we have forced them to change to Islam, and they've leant 2 chapters of Quran already". (SHEKAU)
RESPONSE:-
“Let there be no compulsion in religion...” (Q 2:256)

CLAIM 3:-
"Which girls are they talking about, the Chibok girls; I told you I have married them off, and they have settled in their matrimonial home” (SHEKAU)
RESPONSE:-
"Do not inherit women against their will" (Qur’an 4:19)

CLAIM 4:-
"Our war is still on cause" what is the war....the war to make everyone Muslim”
RESPONSE:-
“If it had been your Lord's will, all of the people on Earth would have believed [in one religion] …” (Q10:99)......
May Allah help us and protect us to the right path and may our final abode the jannatul firdause.

Ameen ya Rabbi. This is for the fools dat are saying boko haram. Are Muslims

Anonymous said...

He suddenly cares for Nigeria. Where has he been since Boko Haram started this madness? We have passed the stage of electioneering sentiments. he should go and sleep as usual.

abujakenneth said...

It is his corruption that caused it. So he should repent and bring out all his loot for his people up North

Anonymous said...

Ok so the situation is grave, we all know that. So apart from making political speeches what has ATIKU done to help curb the rising insurgency? mtscheew how come Boko Haram are only taking over villages? Abi they dont know the way to ATIKU'S UNIVERSITY?

Unknown said...

Shut that stupid mouth of yours, blabbing rubbish!

Subomi said...

GEJ cant just fold his arms now!! this is not funny

Unknown said...

dear friends, its high time we let go of our differences what ever they may be, religious, political,tribal etc.,and come together as one and unite against this ugly situation we have found ourselves in.
The primary objective of any government is to protect the life and property of its people,as such this government should rise up to its responsibility and do the needful, POSTERITY WILL TELL on our leaders who have so selfishly brought this nation to the pitiable state we have found ourselves.It is therefore left to us to take up our destinies in our hands and fight for that NIGERIA of our dreams,were our children can go to school without fear and intimidation,were our wives can go to the market without fear and were our men can go to work knowing their family is safe.Atiku has spoken well lets not bring political bias or sentiments into this that is the true situation of things in that place,people should for once sit down and reflect instead of jumping into hasty conclusions,we can say this because this guys have not got to this part of the country and not that they cant but for GOD who has been protecting us,its time everyone pulled up their sleeves and work towards a better NIGERIA.

YOUR VOTE IS YOUR POWER DON'T SELL IT.
GOD BLESS NIGERIA.

Anonymous said...

Ndi ara, u quote half and left d remaining. Ur Koran clearly states kill. Nonsense.

sirOscie said...

Very well said Atiku.
This is seriously not a job for you alone, I feel other northern elders needs to rise up and to take the bull by the horn because the Gej led administration has failed and are obviously not ready to do anything about the Islamic sect boko haram either because due to politics or lack of well power to do one's job as a leader.
In my opinion a CHANGE to this administration can do the magic. We need a true Nigeria leader not a sectional or regional leader like GEJ and some presidential aspirants we see today. #ANigeriaForAll..

Anonymous said...

Lmfao :'( .. ouch

Anonymous said...

Can Atiku honestly come out and blame the present administration for the Army’s inability to combat boko Haram? When he was VP how much military hardware did that administration provide for the army, how many times were they trained in modern techniques of warfare? Oh! The recent increment in security budget will buy all the hardware, recruit all the personnel and train them? All in one day? GEJ must be a miracle worker (Hallelujah!!!) if you expect him to pull this off in a few months.
One day the truth behind boko haram will be revealed. For now look for other ways to garner political support.

Anonymous said...

Hello Nigerians, if I may ask this question? What would we all do, if the truth come out that PDP and their leaders are the one using Boko Haram to kill in the name of politic. What would it be?

Anonymous said...

Dis eeee Nnenne George lady... U're naive nd stupid sha......d way u tink tho....smh

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