The annoying part of it was the reactions from our President whenever terror attacks were carried out, the only response we got was long silence, easily perceived as indifference, callousness, carelessness, unseriousness followed by huge celebrations and parties all nights.
At least to show concern to the victims of Boko Haram attacks that lost their love ones and properties, a state of the Nation address is of paramount importance but our clueless government ignored and staged a radical jamboree to honor some few selected opportunistic nuisance that destroyed the good foundation laid by our founding fathers all in the name of centenary.
The funds budgeted for centenary parties alone should had been enough to address the rising cases of insecurity currently destroying the long enjoyed peace in Nigeria, not to mention of funds budgeted for the Presidency.
It's pretty amazing for the Presidency to keep condemning Boko Haram attacks with soft voice each time they struck without any action, not even a visit to the affected areas to ascertain damages involved, Instead President Jonathan is seen flying from end to end paying political visits to traditional rulers, it looks like Jonathan's political ambition matters most to him than the bloodshed claiming the lives of thousands Nigerians. It's cool for Mr President to condemn the wanton killing of his masses but at least, a follow up of serious action was long overdue.
But sadly for us, it almost seems as though everything condemned by President Jonathan goes on to enjoy speedy and massive growth, Jonathan's words are synchronized with motivations and courage toward achieving nothing but misery, corruption, election rigging, financial fraud, kidnapping and terrorism are all visible examples.
Boko Haram attacks are becoming more frequent, daily attacks and i am scared to say it is connected with politics, purely politics with no link to any Religion.
Jonathan regime has been characterized by continuous embezzlement of public funds, abuse of power and wanton killing of innocent citizens.
This government has failed in every capacity to drastically design a strategic approach that can halt or decrease the ugly situations in Nigeria.
All what Mr President keep on saying is "Gov't is winning the war on terrorism" followed by some strong words of condemnation, we need action not words. How long can we continue to hear that government is winning the war on terror while we are here dying at every blink of an eye? Something urgent need to be done.
Taking into account and considering many scenarios associated with Boko Haram attacks with regards to some incidents occurring in this Nation. One must be forced to believe that Boko Haram and President Jonathan seem to be working hand in hand in a very tight relationship to ensure our attention get diverted from the administration whenever serious cases of corruption are revealed.
One must aligned to the fact that the momentum to determines the impetus of Boko Haram attacks solemnly depend on the amount of pressure hanging on Jonathan's shoulder. The higher the pressure on Jonathan's government, the higher Boko Haram attacks and vice versa.
Whenever Jonathan’s government is under pressure, Boko Haram attacks and killings of innocent Nigerians escalated. The January 2012 subsidy protest, the presidential pardon giving to Alamesigha and now the missing $20bn oil revenue are all feasible examples, all this national issues were accompanied by bombings and indiscriminate killings in order to divert the Nation's focus from the government.
Attacks were reduced to a very minimal level for some while but all of a sudden, the $42bn missing oil funds and the unconstitutional suspension of CBN Governor brought about some attacks, Boko Haram activities were never as bloody as they now seem to be, at a time when pressures got tougher on President Jonathan's government. The last time we witnessed a bomb blast was more than a year back but to my astonish, we recorded two deadly explosions just last week (courtesy of $20bn oil theft & SLS suspension), just to kill off the tempo. If only Nigerians can seize from questioning government the missing oil funds, the better for all of us and only then, terror attacks may minimize.
The style of leadership displayed by President Jonathan and his cohorts will forced one to think deeply wide or accused Jonathan himself of involvement in the recent insurgency disfiguring our Nation's unity, many scenarios will point someone into a state confusion regarding Nigeria's deplorable security collapse but an intelligent head can easily bisect the evil agenda and the bloody politics involved in it.
Think of this few tips and analyze the type of leadership this Nation mistakenly rammed into.
Former President, Chief Olushegun Obasanjo (GEJ's Godfather) accused Jonathan of operating a killer squad to assassinate top government oppositions regarded as obstacles to his re-election bid. Should Baba's allegation be just predictive? Obasanjo deserves a bottle of Tequila for correct prediction, he must have possessed prophetic powers to prophesied what turned to be not only true but fact. Should one doubts Obasanjo's allegations, gun attacks targeted at Governor Murtala Nyako and Hon. Dino Malaye justified it all.
On March 9th, 2011, the President of Nigeria announced that he knew the sponsors of terror and he has given the order for them to be apprehended. We are yet to hear of any arrest.
The October 1st bombing which was Nigeria's first major bomb attack during independence celebrations in Abuja. Immediately after the attack, President Jonathan quickly step in to exonerated MEND from the attack before even investigation was conducted. Henry Okah (a leader of MEND) testified that President Jonathan ordered the attack and as a result, Mr Okah was imprisoned along with his younger brother and colleagues.
Former NSA Andrew Azazi In April, 2012, said that the President’s political party (PDP) were responsible for Boko Haram terrorism. He was fired and believed to be set up in a helicopter crash few months later.
The chairman of the ruling PDP party, Bamanga Tukur via Punch newspaper of 16th May, 2012 said, “Boko Haram is fighting for justice; Boko Haram is another name for justice.” isn't this not a way of showing support to Boko Haram?
Viewing from a critical point of view, Jonathan is fully responsible for making his government ungovernable. Contrary to believes sold by some few agents of destructions that certain politicians have ganged up to make government uneasy for President Jonathan.
We have been issued several warnings on many occasions threatening our lives if we fail to elect President Jonathan for a second term, the latest of such threat was issued by one Arthur Eze, an elder statesman of PDP and a die hard fan of Mr President that "anyone who opposes President Goodluck Jonathan's second term ambition will die", Asari Dokubo and many Jonathan allies had issued similar warnings. Does this mean we must return Jonathan as President in 2015 or pay back with our lives and blood?
Is it a must to vote for Jonathan? Is going against Jonathan going against the wish of God? Then why are we being issued death warrants for opposing Jonathan's 2nd term bid? why are we being punished with deaths for not voting PDP? Has it become mandatory to elect leaders by force? Why only opposition states are targeted? but you cry out loud "Boko Haram are fighting Jonathan."
One of the cardinal objective of government is for the protection of lives and properties, irrespective of tribe or religion and any government that failed to provide enough security to their electorates is termed inactive and should vacate for active credible minds to takeover.
Mr. President has promised not to hand over Boko Haram to his successor and insists he will crush them before the end of his rule. My question here is: How much time does President Jonathan needed to crush Boko Haram? Is this another grand style to seek for re-election?
Although President Jonathan isn't good in fulfilling promises, can we wait to see if he will hand over Boko Haram to the next regime at the end of this tenure?
What we are agitating for is an end to the killings of unarmed civilians and to halt the custom of politicking with the blood of innocent electorates.
One must agree to the fact that the Nigerian law enforcement machinery is far inadequate, ineffective, inefficient and outdated. Our government forces lacks welfare and training, resulting to massive civilians deaths and casualties due to their unprofessional modus operandi. If one is blind to the fact that Nigerian government is loosing the war on terrorism, we cannot all be blind to the fact that innocent lives are wasted on a daily routine.
Borno and Yobe State Governors repeatedly claimed that Boko Haram terrorists were better equipped and motivated than government forces in the states, it is clear to see that authorities responsible for our protection are handling the security of our lives and properties with less care.
Our combatants need to be better equipped with sophisticated weapons and security gadgets in other to confront this disastrous tragedy called Boko Haram, terrible situations like this which are beginning to become daily events need more courage and determinations to be address. It is barbaric to just keep on issuing statements via some ridiculous short name agents called media assistants whenever lives were lost, we demand a drastic approach from the Presidency.
When innocent children (future potentials) are killed, young girls (future mothers) are kidnapped and rapped, youths (future leaders) are inhumanly slaughtered, farmlands destroyed, businesses terrorized, schools scattered and house razed down, i see no possibilities of life existing in this region. Our hopes are crippled, our plans amputated, our dreams shattered and our lives devastated.
It is really worrisome because no one knows where the next attack will be or why or how or when!
Since sentiments has overruled our day to day activities, let's just fold our arms, sit down and assume Boko Haram is now part of us.
Boko Haram is a northern affair being you from the south and has nothing to do in or with the north, be rest assured that if urgent measures are not urgently put on track, Boko Haram will soon be through with the North and transfer their artillery to wherever you think is safe for you.
Let me lastly register my condolence to the Families that lost their love ones and relatives, may their souls rest in perfect peace and may God Almighty give them the fortitude to bear the lost. For those engineering this ugly trade of murdering innocent people, i say God is awake. Nemesis surely awaits you, if not by man by God and if not here, in the hereafter.
Usama A. Dandare
National Coordinator,
Social Movement For Change (SMC).
@osadaby
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