‘US Government has aided and abetted Boko Haram.’ – President Buhari
President Buhari says that the US is ‘aiding and abetting’ terror group Boko Haram by refusing to supply arms to Nigeria.
A US law called the Leahy Law prevents the US government from selling arms to countries which fail to tackle human rights abuses.
President Buhari made the accusation while addressing members of the US Institute of Peace on July 22nd:
“In our efforts at combating the activities of Boko Haram, the new Government has sought and obtained the support of not only our neighbours but other international friends and partners. Regrettably, the blanket application of the Leahy Law by the United States on the grounds of unproven allegations of human rights violations levelled against our forces has denied us access to appropriate strategic weapons to prosecute the war against the insurgents. Our forces have remained largely impotent because they do not possess the appropriate weapons and technology which they could have had, had the so-called human rights violations not been an obstacle. Unwittingly, and I dare say, unintentionally, the application of the Leahy Law amendment by the U.S. Government has aided and abetted the Boko Haram terrorist group in the prosecution of its extremist ideology and hate, the indiscriminate killings and maiming of civilians, in raping of women and girls, and in their other heinous crimes.”
Well, Mr. President, wouldn’t it just be easier to take care of those ‘unproven allegations of human rights violations’ so you can get us the help we need, instead of crying foul to the world media?
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32 Comments
Max
July 24, 05:35Things like this gladdens my heart..
You abuse humans as a country and you want to fight BH… Mtchew..
Ride on America.. Deny him Visa next time, that way he’ll know
Francis
July 24, 05:46Gbam! My exact thought on the matter. Quit crying, fix the mess and get them weapons. This is Nigeria where anything and everything gets swept under the carpet. There ain’t no guarantee he will investigate anything is he’s given the benefit of the doubt.
OAN, his alleged comments on focusing on those that voted for him is a HOT mess
Pink Panther
July 24, 06:03What alleged comments are those?
Francis
July 24, 06:29http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2015/07/pres-buhari-says-he-wont-treat-people.html?m=1
Pink Panther
July 24, 06:40This guy is proving more and more how petty he just might be, instead of the fair and focused president Nigerians voted for.
And how, pray tell, is he going to know who voted for him and who didn’t to be able to treat them differently? I’ve never heard anything sillier in my life.
Francis
July 24, 06:41@PP: I fear he’s moving from #BabaGoSlow to #BabaDementia
Pink Panther
July 24, 06:44My brother, you dey see?
keredim
July 24, 08:22Ahh, e be like say, person go put this gay rights thing for back burner for awhile and focus on reactivating Biafra….
Diablo
July 24, 06:50This is the kind of news you hear about while you apply your make up, ensure your weave is properly fixed, put in finishing touches to your outfit, wear your heels, carry your bag, walk away and slam the door on the person telling you about it, without saying a word
Francis
July 24, 06:52LMAO
pete
July 24, 07:00we have got plenty drama queens in the house
Posh6666
July 24, 14:27Lmaooooo my diya no be small oh
Peak
July 24, 07:19ROFLMAO!!!!
Chukwu oooooo KD ppl haff. Finish me
Mandy
July 24, 14:01Hahahahahahahahaa! Diablo on point!
Peak
July 24, 07:27Spoken like a true Nigerians. They can blame anything and everyone except them selves for the inadequacies. If America not agreeing with ur plea for aid, go else where and stop blabbing like a pressed cunt or simple do as demanded by fulfilling the necessary requirement. Less talking, more action.
Oluwadamilare Okoro
July 24, 07:28He actually said unproven allegations? I trust this USA to break it down to pieces for him (all the “allegations” I mean).
This man shouldn’t fall hands o.
Sinnex
July 24, 08:00Baby Go Slow…
Dulladinho…
This guy just keeps goofing around.
It is getting quite difficult differentiating between his statements and that of Mama Piss.
Jamie
July 24, 13:54Lolzzz…. Mama what???
Mandy
July 24, 14:03Hahahahahahahaa!!! Sinnex! Chai! Diaris God in all these things you KDians are saying o.
black
July 24, 08:07Hehe. The US strikes back. This our ostrich govt acting like they don’t know what this is all about. Equal rights for all and the US will give you their tech.
Khaleesi
July 24, 08:19I dont want to toe the line of the homophobes who say the US has withheld ammo from Nigeria because of its oppression of gays; but the stark truth is that gay rights are an inseparable part of human rights; of you trample upon the human rights of any section of your citizenry (including the gays), then you are a human rights violator! Nigerians must also learn to note that the US isn’t pushing for the recognition of full marriage rights rather it insists that basic human rights be guaranteed eg the right to be free from victimization, unlawful arrest (on grounds of sexual orientation), the right to police protection from assaults against your person /property etc, if as a government you participate actively in violating these basic rights of your citizens simply because they happen to be gay, then you are a human rights violator! I align myself with an totally support the US’ position! Nigerians have been wailing and speaking on tongues and ‘binding and casting ‘ BH for years, hopefully one day soon their opium will come through for them – why do they then need military assistance from anyone? Much less the ‘evil and demonic gay loving ‘ USA? ***sashays away and slams door****
Masked Man
July 24, 08:34He should go and buy arms from his fellow homophobes like Russia na.
This stylish plea to America for arms is so cunning.
Nancense
Eros
July 24, 09:10Where are those that were screaming “Change! Change!!”. Your change is here oooo!! The change e haff cum.
Kester
July 24, 09:50Dear khaleesi always on point since 1983. Abeg this buhari is worse than Jonathan. He doesn’t even know what is up. Oya go to Russia and China na. I am afraid of this BH people drifting South. I no fit run o I don’t even have ecowas passport not to mention intl.
Posh6666
July 24, 14:301983?????ke abeg khaleesi the mother dragon is far older than that.lmaoooo
Khaleesi
July 24, 15:25Lol @posh, na you born me abi? Na from your hole i climb out abi? Continu!
Max
July 24, 20:21Lmao @ Khalee.. Don’t make a joke about age with the mother of dragons.. Things like that shouldn’t be joked with.
tobby
July 24, 14:12We get what we deserve.
Foolish people. Don’t give them anything!
Posh6666
July 24, 14:35Ok so in short what the usa is saying is that they arent helping nigeria again due to its homophobia right?*deep sigh*like seriously which way nigeria?i want peace to reign in my country several hundreds of thousands have died already and i also want my sexuality to be tolerated am not even asking for general acceptance just tolerance.Which way forward naija
ambivalentone
July 24, 15:11Ok, while gay rights is an integral part of human rights, lets take our chill pills and think this thru properly. America gets an ovation from me for denying us the arms but The AVERAGE Nigerian is being abused and denied his rights even before u start compartmentalizing the rights thing into Women, Children, Gay rights. Lets be objective and not just be selfish because we are gay. Geez!
Francis
July 24, 15:15@ambivalentone I don’t think the US mentioned which human rights violation specifically blocks them from selling arms to us. Make una start say na gay rights before dem go begin eviscerate us again for LIB and co
Max
July 24, 20:23Thanks Francis