Politics
Why Boko Haram Was Formed – Obasanjo Reveals
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has given reasons Boko Haram was launched in the North-eastern part of Nigeria.
Obasanjo said he made the discovery while conducting a research for his degree in Christian Theology.
He spoke while delivering the 2017 Foundation Day Public Lecture entitled: ‘Corruption and the Challenges of the African Child’, to mark the 14th anniversary of Dorcas Oke Hope Alive Initiative (DOHAL) held at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.
The former military Head of State pointed out that abject poverty arising from Nigeria’s corrupt system led to the “formation of kick against western education otherwise known as Boko Haram.”
He added, “One of the reasons that members of the extremist group – Boko Haram, gave for their insurrection is that they became disillusioned when they saw how corrupt that Western educated leaders were.
“According to them, if those who occupied government offices by virtue of their Western education would corruptly enrich themselves and deprive others of the basic things of life, then that education is ‘haram’ which means forbidden.
“I am told that when Mohammed Yusuf, the original leader of Boko Haram and his early followers first started, they all gathered and tore their certificates because they said a certificate, which could not fetch them a source of livelihood is useless to them. Similarly, they saw Western education as corrupting the individuals.
“We may not agree with their position, but the disappointment and disillusionment of citizens over the inadequacy or poor performance of their leaders is real.”
Dcn Abiodun Adeoye
October 29, 2017 at 8:21 pm
Was he at inauguration meeting of Boko Haram or how did he know?
Sunday Onyekachi
October 29, 2017 at 7:53 pm
Obasanjo you’re one of those who formed bokoharam
Chukwu Wisdom Nwanneka
October 29, 2017 at 7:33 pm
Nigerian problem is politicians
Julie Ogbu Ebuenyi
October 29, 2017 at 7:27 pm
Partners in crime. Grand father and patron of corruption.
Audu Sunnie
October 29, 2017 at 7:07 pm
Because they hate a Christian to rule Nigeria, and want many financial help from a Christian country like Briton ,America etc…
Christopher Ochini
October 29, 2017 at 6:40 pm
Evil man
Sam Onyekwere
October 29, 2017 at 6:33 pm
U are bad!
Paul Johnson Aguguo
October 29, 2017 at 6:33 pm
obasanjo should be arrested stop open your mouth and vomiting nonsense,you think you’re above the law,mind what you said,corrupt and fake man
Onuoha Frank Iyke
October 29, 2017 at 6:22 pm
Uncle pls tell us a story
Mansir Hussaini
October 29, 2017 at 6:20 pm
hahaha…. your madness is natural. Because biafraud couldn’t be achieved, now you lost your direction and you are calling Osibanjo, putting unreasonable excuse.
John O Okeke
October 29, 2017 at 6:43 pm
U and your useless Nigeria will soon be buried
Ike Chukwuma
October 29, 2017 at 7:02 pm
Who is this pig? Tramol destroyed idiot
Ezema Christiana
October 29, 2017 at 7:19 pm
What are u saying.? Did you read the post? You’re just a foolish man. Hajia this your husband no work atall
Uche Agbasi
October 29, 2017 at 6:20 pm
Obasanjo was right,that was exactly why the original Boko Haram was formed. It is also true that the crisis we are witnessing today in Nigeria were born through the failure of leadership. Mohammed Yusuf and his group should have been allowed to say their mind in a dialogue if not because we have leader who prefer to lead by means of fears.
Charlie Achomrough
October 29, 2017 at 6:15 pm
Unity and freedom, which one is better? congratulation Catalonia. Biafra will join you in the comity of free and civilised nations. Whereas Yugoslavia is waiting for nigeria in the dustbin of history.
Nwaomaya Kalkani
October 29, 2017 at 6:11 pm
E don late…Grand fada of Corruption)))
Proficient Chinedum
October 29, 2017 at 6:10 pm
Madman
Ambrose Ify Ugwudor
October 29, 2017 at 6:02 pm
Old age has started acting on Obasanjo.
Sanusi Ibrahim
October 29, 2017 at 5:59 pm
Erudite discovery.
Nwankwo Ogechi Peter
October 29, 2017 at 5:56 pm
why BOKOHARAM WAS FORMED?. Meaning you are among the people that form the bokoharam. for Nigeria to be at peace, Nigerians have to fight the politicians in Nigeria.
Oscar
October 29, 2017 at 6:55 pm
Obasanjo, are you not one of those leaders? you talk as if you’re a saint. But we all know who you are.
Cosmas Ugwu
October 29, 2017 at 5:55 pm
Stupid man, this man should be arrested
Umar M Marasy
October 29, 2017 at 5:57 pm
Oya ipob go an arrest hm
Pat Iyke
October 29, 2017 at 5:52 pm
Nmhhhh, obasanjo should tell us now
Esomchi Prince Echem
October 29, 2017 at 5:50 pm
https://youtu.be/3OVB6aVSaKo
Kelechi Nwachineke Ipob
October 29, 2017 at 5:50 pm
The blood of all those killed by the Islamic army of the zoo called Nigerian army fall on any body that vote in Biafra land starting from Anambra
Dr Jeff
October 29, 2017 at 11:23 pm
Obasanjo is one of the most corrupt leaders in the world . He should be ashamed of his dirty lecture .
Nzeadi Christopher
October 15, 2018 at 2:51 pm
U are right in wot u said I want buhari to deal with them very well now