Contrary to the position of the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Boko Haram’s proposed dialogue with the Federal government inSaudi Arabia, the Federal government has accepted to dialogue with the group in Saudi Arabia as the group rightly proposed.


It was gathered that after due consultations in thepast 48 hours with different stakeholders in government, the Federal Government has accepted to go with the condition of the sect members to dialogue with the government in the Holy land.
In a related development, sources have affirmed that the Federal government would be making new commitment regarding the proposed negotiation by the Boko Haram militants as soon as the leaders they have listed to negotiate on their behalf accept the mediating role.


However, with the killing of Major General Muhammed Shuwa by suspected Boko Haram militants few days after they had proposed for a dialogue, it is not likely that the Federal Government’s Joint Task Force will be withdrawn from Maiduguri and other Boko Haram heated states . This is also part of the conditions given by the group for a peaceful talk to be possible.
DailyPost had gathered that President Goodluck Jonathan and other government personalities have gone into serious consultations on the matter since the group made the announcement, putting all the conditions given by the sect members into serious assessment and examination.


It was also gathered that the Government is now ready to dialogue with the group, but the only source of concern is those selected to mediate for the group. Government doubts if the selected mediators would be willing to stand in for the group. Government has equally said that the acceptance of the Boko Haram mediators would be a major breakthrough towards ending the BokoHaram menace. Aside this, the government will begiving the group the opportunity to constitute a more reliable committee that can stand for them,since Nigerians have lost fate in some of the names selected to negotiate on behalf of them.


A top government source said: “In principle, we agreed that there is nothing wrong with dialogue. After all, even in war you still find time to come back to the table to negotiate peace.
“What has been a major challenge borders on the criticisms and protestations that greeted some of those nominated by the sect to lead the peace talks. Some people (mostly outside the government) are uncomfortable with Buhari because he had been threatening violence.
“A few others faulted Bukar Abba Ibrahim for having not done much to address unemployment (as a three-term governor) which is one of the factors behind the violence in the North-East.


Although Amb. Galtimari once headed a panel onthe crisis some stakeholders in the North-East still begrudge him in one way or the other. I think so far, no one has raised any eyebrow against Zanna Wakil who appears to be the most acceptable. His wife was once targeted by the sect.
“The attitude of President Jonathan is that those selected are first and foremost Nigerians who should be supported to facilitate the proposed dialogue with Boko Haram. He has adopted a largeheart attitude to this offer. During consultations, he believes members of the sect are Nigerians who should be encouraged to make the dialogue work.


So, the Federal Government is looking beyond sentiments or personal scores in holding talks withBoko Haram.
“The government believes that Boko Haram has itsreasons for choosing these eminent Nigerians.”
On the possible approach towards a fruitful and impactful dialogue, the source affirmed: “We haveaccepted the choice of Saudi Arabia as convenientfor the sect. In dialogue, you choose the most secured and safe place. We have good ties with Saudi Arabia too.


But the government is looking forward to Boko Haram to inaugurate its committee, led by ex-Head of State, Gen. Buhari, as a sign of its readiness for the dialogue. Once these eminent Nigerians accept this onerous role, the Federal Government will also define a course for the dialogue.
“We are really watching whether these facilitators would be ready to serve or not. Their acceptance will be a major breakthrough and a defining moment


http://dailypost.com.ng/2012/11/04/we-ready-dialogue-boko-haram-saudi-arabia-fg/

Negotiate with terrorist, FG you only embolden more terrorists to try the same thing

In a related development, sources have affirmed that the Federal government would be making new commitment regarding the proposed negotiation by the Boko Haram militants as soon as the leaders they have listed to negotiate on their behalf accept the mediating role.

So these guys are now militants.. FG and Boko harem should better come out in the open and stop playing boju-boju with innocents lives.

If boko haram menance ends and constant electricty becomes a reality, nigeria is on d way to el dorado!

May God infinte wisdom rest on GEJ to make d best and effective decisions! Dats all I have to say

So they're going to have a round table discussion in Saudi.I'm just trying to picture the scenario in my head.I suppose the next step is to set up a boko haram negotiation commitee. But why does it have to be in Saudi? Why not somewhere like Maiduguri

when they get there, sieze their passports and let them remain in that scorched God forbiden land of camel humping, maruading, pedophille, mecca facing, d1ck washing, hypocrites, cock sucking mohammed take-it-from behing as I pretend to worship allah who by chance happens to be a grand illusion from the world's hated prophet!

Hausa people will never like you jonathan, so dont even try to please them. They want to collect billion for more killings