Abuja, Nigeria — Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that the terrorist group Boko Haram once nominated Muhammadu Buhari, who later became president, as a negotiator during his administration.
Jonathan explained that while his government was grappling with the insurgency in the North-East, Boko Haram suggested Buhari as a mediator in possible dialogue. However, the proposal did not materialize as Buhari reportedly declined the role.
The former president’s revelation sheds light on the complex efforts made at the time to secure peace and highlights the controversial approaches taken toward ending the insurgency.
Jonathan made the disclosure in the course of reflecting on his tenure, where he emphasized the difficulty of balancing dialogue with counter-insurgency measures.
The statement has since sparked reactions, reviving debates on Nigeria’s long-standing security challenges and the various strategies employed by successive administrations to confront terrorism.
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