In security matters, nothing can be ruled in or ruled out, even the most preposterous propositions such as the involvement of General Ihejirika with Boko Haram misadventure. Just investigate each thoroughly, and do not allow silly primordial sentiments to color the judgments and foul the air.
This rush to judgment and defence of "home boys" and other local heros and benefactors of sundry hues has been the bane of progress in Nigeria, where punches are pulled very primordially, and politics is made out of every matter, no matter how serious, including corruption, and Ebola of all things. It is part of what got us into this situation where "a hitherto rag-tag group of brain-washed and indoctrinated group of people metamorphosed into a well nit and better armed terror group; effortlessly curbing their own territory and confidently taking the war into the door steps of Nigerian army instead of the other way round!!!"
Gov. Bonu Sheriff, General Ihejerika and even myself, if named, should be INVESTIGATED THOROUGHLY. DSS Marylyn Ogar - rather voluble, one would state, for a Secret Service spokesperson - and others have no business defending ANYBODY until a thorough investigation has been done.
Yes.....and there you have it.
Bolaji Aluko
Shaking his head
Seriously indignant
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Please Allow General Ihejirika To Defend Himself!!
Category: ARTICLES
Published on Wednesday, 10 September 2014 06:36
By Kabiru Tsakuwa
Since the damning revelation by reverend Stephen Davis about alleged Boko-Haram Sponsors hit the airwaves, frantic and ceaseless efforts in defense of the accused has become the new pastime in the vain effort to preempt justice.
Of particular note, were the cacophony of spiritless defenses put forward questioning the possible culpability of the former Army Chief, Lt. General Ihejirika in the ongoing unfortunate BH quagmire?
First to exonerate Ihejirika was Mrs. Marilyn Orgah on behalf of the DSS stating that the Former Army general was wrongly accused by the government appointed mediator, Reverend Stephen Davis; and that the other co-accused, Senator Ali Modu Sherrif has a case to answer.
In absolving General Ihejirika however, the spokesperson of the DSS has forgotten that since the unfortunate Apo 8 saga; many Nigerians are finding it hard to believe the DSS again. They have since then become skeptical about any statement issued based on the unfortunate experience of the recent past. And on that account, the DSS appears more believable when it says nothing!
No less amusing was the wishy-washy defenses by motley of Igbo cultural groups who cannot reconcile the fact that an Igbo Christian can be alleged to be an active sponsor of a so-called Islamic Terror Group? In this, they deliberately chose not to recall the many Christians terrorist arrested trying to bomb churches and mosques in places like Miya Barkatai in Bauchi state and Bayelsa state among several other places?
In a press statement by the United Progressive Party (UPP) which appears in the Sunday trust of 7th/09/2014, Chief Ogbuchi Dike, the chief press secretary of the party wonders how General Ihejirika who flushed out Boko-Haram out of the north east into Sambisa forest can be mention by Reverend Stephen Davis as one of the sponsor of the terrorist outfit; and at the same time be their sponsor?
This analogy fell flat in the face of similar one by the other co-accused-Senator Ali Modu Sharrif. In a widely publicized press release, the senator debunked the allegations and the likelihood of being a sponsor of BH having been directly affected by their atrocities? The same terror group he said, killed two of his cousins, his brother and his gubernatorial candidate in the last 2011 election? And so, according to him, how could a victim be a sponsor at the same time?
Not yet done, and without any shred of evidence, Mr. Fani Kayode corroborated the same inference made by other groups that LT General Ihejirika having fought the Boko-Haram elements to a stand still cannot come back and sponsor the same for whatever reason. And that being a Christian, the former COAS has nothing to do with Boko-Haram. Nothing can be more preposterous and prejudicial to the course of justice. Mr. fani Kayode need to be reminded that the whole issue of BH has nothing to do with the Islamic religion as has been mischievously portray by the enemies of the sacred religion which succeeded in turning its pure doctrines upside down in the dirty politics of today!
Perhaps, Mr. Kayode need ALSO be reminded about the political statement by the late former National Security Adviser General Owoye Azazi few months before his death to the effect that: 'Power struggles within the PDP was responsible for Boko-Haram'? What can be more political than this?
I'm glad, DHQ are yet to make any categorical statement on this contentious matter. And i think it's within their enlighten best interest not to delve into it, because since the abduction of the Chibok girls some 140 days ago; especially with claims and counter claims that follows which however turn out to be white lies; its credibility rating in the eye of Nigerian citizens has nosedived into a record low.
It's therefore all the more curious ongoing frenzy by some groups, organizations and individuals' who are falling upon themselves in the vain effort to clear General Ihejirika of involvement in the unfortunate blood lettings without first allowing the law to take its rightful course? These makethe whole issue all the more suspicious!
The court of competent jurisdiction remain the only impartial arbiter and should be allow to clear the air via thorough investigations of the two accused persons; given that it still remain within their fundamental right to freedom from any harm until proven guilty!
The way to go, therefore, in resolving the damning allegation by Reverend Stephen Davis still remains the court. Let the accused go to court to defend themselves and spare us the present laughable effort by busy bodies. This way, Nigerians can have real opportunity to know the truth with regards to the many conspiracy theories woven around atrocities committed by BH like the mysterious killings of civil war veteran late General Mamman Shuwa, and withdrawal of Army check-points moments before Boko Haram struck in places like Buni-yadi, which led to the unfortunate massacre of 65 innocent schools children in cold blood among several other questionable happenings.
This can be an opportunity to know more about what lead to the reported Mutiny; protest by troops' wives; lack of adequate and serviceable hardware, and low morale among troops and the now celebrated 'tactical maneuvers' of our hitherto gallant and distinguished officers and men of the Nigerian Army into Cameroon in hot pursuit of safety net away from superior fire power of the now well armed, better motivated and well trained BH terrorist!
The court can also avail Nigerians the wherewithal to know how a hitherto rag-tag group of brain-washed and indoctrinated group of people metamorphosed into a well nit and better armed terror group; effortlessly curbing their own territory and confidently taking the war into the door steps of Nigerian army instead of the other way round!!!!
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