By Fatima Mukhtar
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that the Boko Haram terrorist group once nominated President Muhammadu Buhari as one of its preferred negotiators during his administration.
Jonathan, who spoke while addressing some issues surrounding his government’s handling of insecurity, said the sect at the time insisted Buhari should be among those to represent them in peace talks with the Federal Government.
According to a report by Punch, Jonathan explained that his government was open to dialogue in order to end the insurgency, but the proposal for Buhari to serve as a negotiator was a surprising development.
He added that while efforts were made to explore all possible avenues for peace, Boko Haram’s violent activities continued to escalate, making negotiations difficult.
The revelation has once again stirred public debate on the group’s operations and the political undertones that often surrounded security challenges in Nigeria.
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