Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that Boko Haram once proposed Muhammadu Buhari as a mediator in conflict talks, a move he described as a grave error. The disclosure came during a recent public speech.
Jonathan alleged that during negotiations, Boko Haram representatives approached Buhari’s camp, suggesting him as an intermediary. “They once raised Buhari as a negotiator,” Jonathan said. He criticized the decision, suggesting it undermined trust in the negotiation process.
The revelation revived debate about the handling of insurgency talks during Buhari’s presidency and whether the choice of mediators affected the outcomes. Critics say it reflects lapses in strategy during Nigeria’s fight against terrorism.
