Confusion: Nigerian Officials Contradict Selves Over Negotiation With Boko Haram

Date: 14-05-2014 12:49 pm (9 years ago) | Author: Tony Ladipo
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It is difficult to determine what direction the government would head as officials
make a series of contradictory statements to the media regarding the conditions
spelt out by Boko Haram for releasing the girls
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Premium Times

Abuja
May 14, 2014

Confusion now reign supreme in Nigeria as senior government officials give contradictory views they claim reflect the government’s commitment (or not) regarding the administration’s willingness (or otherwise) to negotiations with the extremist Boko Haram sect for the release of the over 250 Chibok girls, raising concerns yet again about the government’s strategy for resolving the crisis, and the coherence of its plans in that regard.

In the last two days, the senate president, two ministers, and another senior official, have disagreed openly on the government’s line of action- whether to accept a proposal for talks with Boko Haram, or to stick to the use of force.

The senate president, David Mark, said Tuesday the government will never negotiate with Boko Haram, as doing so would embolden other terrorist groups.

His comments aligned with those of the interior minister, Abba Moro, who had vowed Monday that the government would not accept Boko Haram’s proposal to swap the kidnapped girls with the sect’s suspected members detained by the Nigerian authorities.

But the special duties minister, Taminu Turaki, and the director general of the National Orientation Agency, Mike Omeri, hinted at the government’s willingness for talks with the group that has killed thousands of Nigerians in its five-year old insurgency.

Mr. Turaki told the BBC Tuesday that the government was set for dialogue while Mr. Omeri said all options remained on the table as the government, backed by an international specialist team, attempts to locate and rescue the girls.

The girls were kidnapped on the night of April 14 from their dormitory as they prepared for their final examinations. The United States is leading an international effort to help Nigeria rescue the girls.

The U.S. said Monday it has started flying manned surveillance mission in the northeast to gather intelligence about the location of the girls.

The Nigerian military has not offered any insight whether it would welcome the proposed talks with Boko Haram or not. Defence spokesperson, Chris Olukolade, did not respond to PREMIUM TIMES’ enquiries Tuesday.

......more  ......  @ Premium Times

Posted: at 14-05-2014 12:49 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- ken222 at 14-05-2014 01:18 PM (9 years ago)
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Nigeria is now a laughing stock to the world, and so shall it be until they allow the children of God BIAFRANS to go
Posted: at 14-05-2014 01:18 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- papadip at 14-05-2014 01:20 PM (9 years ago)
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They will always be confused when it comes to serious business
….but will not be confused when they want to loot the treasury.
Bunch of “Economic Terrorists

Posted: at 14-05-2014 01:20 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Bankable at 14-05-2014 01:22 PM (9 years ago)
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Naijapals need to BLOCK Ken222 he is using he's rebellious comments and cancerous attitude to spread his virus message of division. Ken is not mature enough to be on this forum so therefore block him.
Posted: at 14-05-2014 01:22 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- daveobahon at 14-05-2014 01:25 PM (9 years ago)
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pls poster block Ken222 4 Gods sake he is so demonized
Posted: at 14-05-2014 01:25 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- odprince at 14-05-2014 01:34 PM (9 years ago)
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@bankable 181..you are one of the boko haram,the Children of God biafrans must go.....if Nigerians still delay,,,What happen to the Egyptian King will continue happen in Nigeria,until the children of God are freed from Nigeria....BIAFRA WE STAND.....MR TURAKI IS AN BOKO HARAMIST......BIAFRA WE STAND...IF NIGERIE GOVERNMENT DELAY THEM,THE SAME THING WILL BE HAPPENING TO THEM.
Posted: at 14-05-2014 01:34 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- dickman2 at 14-05-2014 01:48 PM (9 years ago)
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 Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh?
Posted: at 14-05-2014 01:48 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- daveobahon at 14-05-2014 01:54 PM (9 years ago)
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but I don't undstnd y u pple re fytin 4 Biafra on ur computers n outside 9ja?pls kindly go 2 9ja see pple lyk OKOROCHA go 2 d streets go 2 FG n protest instd of doin it @d bck of ur computer scrrens on naijapals
Posted: at 14-05-2014 01:54 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- cadanre at 14-05-2014 01:59 PM (9 years ago)
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Quote from: ken222 on 14-05-2014 01:18 PM
Nigeria is now a laughing stock to the world, and so shall it be until they allow the children of God BIAFRANS to go

Children of Biafra are being sold in the market. How much did they bought you (I mean your parents)? Is your price tag worth it?

Posted: at 14-05-2014 01:59 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- paulohking at 14-05-2014 02:07 PM (9 years ago)
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OK o
Posted: at 14-05-2014 02:07 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- papadip at 14-05-2014 02:08 PM (9 years ago)
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Quote from: cadanre on 14-05-2014 01:59 PM
Children of Biafra are being sold in the market. How much did they bought you (I mean your parents)? Is your price tag worth it?
He was worthless then and he is still worthless now.....   Na Dash dem dash am out....
Posted: at 14-05-2014 02:08 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- dareper at 14-05-2014 02:10 PM (9 years ago)
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Quote from: Bankable on 14-05-2014 01:22 PM
Naijapals need to BLOCK Ken222 he is using he's rebellious comments and cancerous attitude to spread his virus message of division. Ken is not mature enough to be on this forum so therefore block him.
saraaaap, nonsense idiot
Posted: at 14-05-2014 02:10 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- dareper at 14-05-2014 02:11 PM (9 years ago)
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Quote from: daveobahon on 14-05-2014 01:25 PM
pls poster block Ken222 4 Gods sake he is so demonized
idiot number two
Posted: at 14-05-2014 02:11 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- dareper at 14-05-2014 02:14 PM (9 years ago)
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Don't tell me nonsense(dbanj) all we want is biafra
Posted: at 14-05-2014 02:14 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- chicco77 at 14-05-2014 02:21 PM (9 years ago)
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SHM
Posted: at 14-05-2014 02:21 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- DrSoba at 14-05-2014 02:23 PM (9 years ago)
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Waiting
Posted: at 14-05-2014 02:23 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- christianity at 14-05-2014 03:19 PM (9 years ago)
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na dem sabi
Posted: at 14-05-2014 03:19 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- sucre4u at 14-05-2014 03:33 PM (9 years ago)
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We do no negotiate with terrorist! Period.
Posted: at 14-05-2014 03:33 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- okoroj at 14-05-2014 05:57 PM (9 years ago)
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ok
Posted: at 14-05-2014 05:57 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- okilo101 at 14-05-2014 06:31 PM (9 years ago)
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Dis an art of war.negotiate,bring back the gals-still take the war 2 their doorsteps.if u dnt negotiate d kill d gals who lost?if ur lil sistas were among,wat ll be ur standpoint?to negotiate or nt 2 negotiate 2 get ur sistas back??Again,do u think if jona dota was involved-dem go think am 2times 2 negotiate?nt 2 talk of sm senators raising voice 2 speak 4 against?
Posted: at 14-05-2014 06:31 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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