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  • Coalition seeks new national policy for stable power supply

    A COALITION of civil society organisations, led by Good Governance Initiative (GGI), has urged the Federal Government to initiate a new National Energy Policy that will spell out the country’s urgent and emergency energy needs.

    The coalition said given the colossal failure the energy sector in Nigeria has witnessed so far the new policy should define the roles required for petroleum, gas, coal, hydroelectricity, solar power, nuclear power and any other sources.

    GGI President and Founder Festus Uzoma Mbisiogu, who spoke in Lagos yesterday at a news conference, said the new policy would define the rules of engagement for indigenous participation and for foreign investors.

    He said: “It will seek to hold our leaders, particularly the executive accountable for inability to provide Nigeria and Nigerians sustainable and cheap electricity.

    “Now that we are at the threshold of another monumental and important phase of our national life- the general elections. As usual, politicians with sweet tongues are selling their manifestoes and principles and ideologies to us without any corresponding assurance on sustainable power.

    “It is my strong recommendation that part of the new National Energy Policy must contain a contract, whether social or legal with the would-be-President before he is sworn in. This document, which will form part of the oath office he is to take, should be adequately enshrined in the provisions of our constitution and other social contract documents.

    “Its provisions should ensure and stipulate that if at the end of four year tenure the President is unable to give us a steady power supply, he should not stand again for reelection.

    “On the surface, this may be difficult, but nothing is ever cast on stone. Part of the way we can achieve economic growth and development, is to continuously interrogate the activities of our leaders, particularly as they concern steady power supply.”

    Mbisiogu said instead of organising presidential debates that have no significance or add to the true reflection of our national needs, presidential candidates should be made “to sign documents before the world that if they fail to provide us with the key democracy dividends, Nigerians should not reelect them”.

    He said if Nigerians do that and start with power, in the next four years, the citizens would begin to enjoy a steady power supply and industries would be revived and massive employments would be generated.

    According to the GGI President, it would be a monumental national tragedy if in the next four years, Nigeria is yet to enjoy constant, uninterrupted, sustainable energy and power.

    “It is quite imperative for us to understand that adequate electricity supply stimulates economic activities in any given country, because virtually every economic growth is tied to it.

    “In other words, uninterrupted power supply of electricity is as essential as life itself.

     

     

     

    “I have an industry located in Owerri, Imo State after I heeded the call by the Federal Government on Diaspora Nigerians to come home and invest. I spend about 600 liters of diesel per day on each three generating sets and that amounts to spending about N20 million on diesels in a month. The truth is that no serious investor would survive under that kind of neck-choking conditions.

    “A recent statistics says Nigerians spend average of N60,000  per month on fuel and maintenance of their generating sets, yet government insists it cannot pay more than N30,000 per month as salary, even as over ten thousand Nigerian youth and families have lost their lives to incessant cases of generating fumes.

    “Now a little recap here would help us. Currently, Nigeria is the largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa. Endowed with large oil, gas, hydro and solar resources. Our current electricity needs stand at 180,000 megawatts, if we must have adequate and stable power supply.

    “However, with a potential to generate 12,522 megawatts (MW) of electric power from existing plants, we are only able to generate around 4,000 MW, which is grossly insufficient.

    “It was this that led to the privatisation of the generation and distribution companies some years back. But the question we ask ourselves is: has this solved our electricity problems? The answer of course is No.

    “On the actual privatisation process, loss reduction and investments were the major parameters for assessing and selecting prospective bidders.

    “One can effectively argue that the objectives of letting the Generating Companies (GenCos) and the Distribution Companies (DisCos) to fully take charge of the power sector in Nigeria has not achieved the desired results. It is so far characterised by a series of unaccomplished objectives and ineffective strategies. The overriding objectives to improve efficiency and service delivery down the electricity value chain have not yielded the desired results, particularly, the expansion of the transmission and distribution system capacity to meet growing consumer demands.

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    “Sadly, the regulatory frameworks that government put in place; tariff order, power purchase agreements, bulk electricity trading etc., to attract and ensure sustainability were not robust and effective to address these objectives.

    “As it stands today, the power sector is in dire need of more investments from the private sector, an active plan for renewable energy integration and sustainability.”

    He hailed the government for the implementation of its renewable energy policy with the connection of about 450 shops at the popular Iponri Market in Lagos with solar power.

    The new policy on power, he said, would save traders and industrialists billions of naira expended in fuelling generating sets, which are not even environmentally friendly due to carbon emission and noise pollution.

     

     

     

  • Coalition adopts Emmanuel for second term

    A coalition of human rights, civil society and community based organisations has adopted Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, as its candidate for the 2019 poll.

    Its chairman, Rev. Hilkia Elithah, told reporters the coalition arrived at the decision at its 15th plenary session.

    Elithah informed that the adoption of the governor was based on his outstanding performance in office.

    In the last three and half years, he stated, Emmanuel has maintained peace in the state as well as sustained the free education policy for indigenes in addition to massive industrialisation drive.

    The coalition added that the governor has also constructed roads, driven employment programmes and revamped the agricultural sector as well as ensured prompt payment of salaries.

    Elithah said: “The coalition reasons these developmental milestones are unique and unprecedented since the creation of the state, and as such deserves kudos and the support of well-meaning citizens of the state.

    “The coalition, being apolitical by nature, gives its total support to His Excellency, Deacon Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, for the 2019 general elections as a person, considering his score card so far, not his political party or any party for that matter since we do not support political parties but individual performance.”

    He maintained the coalition, an amalgamation of 25 independent, voluntary NGOs, is aimed at mobilising for promotion and protection of right to lives, transparency, accountability and the rule of rule law.

    He assured that the coalition will soon embark on door-to-door sensitisation of the people to see reasons why Emmanuel should be reelected.

  • Coalition calls for review of Visionscape as sole refuse management firm

    Our Water Our Right Coalition has called for review of sections of the Lagos Environment Law that paved way for Visionscape to emerge as the sole refuse management firm in Lagos State.

    Speaking at a media briefing which was held in Lagos, the Deputy Director, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth (ERA/FoEN), Akinbode Oluwafemi, said more than one year the company has failed woefully considering the huge piles of waste that are now competing for space on Lagos highways and streets. “There is the fear of major epidemic in the city except urgent action is taken” said Akinbode.

    According to Akinbode, the dismal performance of Visonscape, which resulted in its sack by the Lagos State House of Assembly, is a vindication of the Coalition’s stand that Visonscape has failed.

     

     

  • Coalition backs ex -Delta revenue boss for Rep

    Chairmen of registered political parties in Delta State at the weekend  backed  a former chairman of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, (DBIR)  Mr. Joel Onowakpo-Thomas, to represent Isoko Federal Constituency in 2019 election.

    The chairmen of the coalition said  the group would support him irrespective of the political party he intends to use for the election.

    Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Mr. Leo Ogor  represent Isoko federal constituency.

    He has been in the House since 2003, and is eying another term in next year’s election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

    The chairmen , who briefed reporters in Asaba, the Delta capital, lamented the under-development of Isoko Federal constituency and poor representation in government at the National Assembly.

    According to them despite the huge contribution of Isoko constituency to the wealth of the nation through oil and gas exploration, the area has nothing to show for it in terms of industries, adding that the area lacked steady electricity, potable water and basic infrastructure.

    Dr. Clarke Mejebi of the Grassroots Party of Nigeria (GPN) stated that the party chairmen also noted with dismay that the area has not produced federal minister, ambassador or any other position of note since the return of democracy in 1999.

    Giving reasons for the endorsement, Mejebi said Onowakpor “has never been indicted for corruption in spite of so many sensitive positions he had held and still holding till today.

    “That Joel Onowakpor as chairman of Delta State Board of Internal Revenue raised the revenue of Delta State by over 250% before he left and we believe this experience will be usefully deployed to represent the Isoko people in the House of Representatives as from 2019.

    “That Onowakpor’s credentials as a chartered accountant, business consultant, serial entrepreneur with interests in hotels and hospitality, financial services, commodity trading and other endeavours will be utilized for the benefit of the Isoko people if elected in 2019.

    “As former member of the Delta State economic council, he has acquired much experience that would impact positively on the lives of Isoko people if elected in 2019.

    “That Onowakpor believes in grassroots governance and development and was at a time chairman (mayor) of Isoko South Local Government Area (2007 – 2008) when he demonstrated leadership and executive capabilities.”

  • Coalition of political parties

    The shape of competition for the 2019 elections is beginning to unfold with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by a coalition of 39 political parties.

    Tagged: Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), the group is anchored around the Peoples Democratic Party PDP and a splinter group of the All Progressives Congress APC –Reformed APC which recently announced its emergence as a faction of the ruling party.

    The coalition also has in its fold, the Social Democratic Party SDP, African Democratic Congress ADC and National Conscience Party NCP among others.  Their overall objective is to erect a broad-based coalition that will field one presidential candidate to challenge APC in the 2019 election. They also seek to present common candidates in the governorship, national and state assembly elections with a view to producing the needed constitutional majority to effect changes in the 1999 constitution.

    In this regard, they seek “to promote acceptable core values for the restructuring of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, secure lives and property, rebuild and redirect the nation’s economy back to the path of growth, respect for human rights and put right the country which unfortunately has now been dangerously divided along ethnic, religious and tribal lines”.

    But the APC dismissed the coalition contending that the so-called R-APC is not a faction of their party which remains united under the leadership of President Buhari. Its national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole called members of the R-APC mercenaries paid to cause chaos in the party. At another occasion, Oshiomhole again said he would not lose sleep if the leader of the R-APC is not happy. For him, neither the national chairman of R-APC, Buba Galadima nor the faction he claims to lead is an issue to worry about. Elsewhere, the coalition is viewed variously depending on the divide one is standing.

    Even as the APC leadership seeks to dismiss the R-APC, it is obvious that its current posturing is something to worry about especially as the elections draw nearer. Before now, members of the group operating under the sobriquet N-PDP had catalogued several grievances with a time frame for them to be addressed. Though some attempt was made to hear them out, nothing tangible came out of it.

    Apparently frustrated by the outcome of the negotiations, they transformed to a splinter faction of the APC-the Reformed All Progressives congress R-APC with Buba Galadima as its national chairman. They also made public the names of the national executive committee of the group as well as some of their state chairmen. With that move, it is no longer a matter of doubt that the RAPC has parted ways with the APC. That accounts for attempts by the ruling party to discredit them as mercenaries whose exit offers little consequence to the fortunes of the APC.

    But the picture of the overall strength of RAPC is yet to fully emerge given that some of its key promoters are yet to come public to identify with their course. It is speculated that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, some three governors and a substantial number of legislators from both chambers of the national assembly are part of the game.

    In the days ahead, the full strength of the coalition and what it portends for the coming elections will begin to manifest more clearly. However, their emergence has thrown up a number of issues germane to the coming election campaigns. Restructuring the polity, security of lives and property and revamping of the national economy came top in the package with which they intend to seek the mandate of the electorate. They are also committed to diffusing the burgeoning influence of ethnicity, religion and sundry primordial tendencies that have been in the ascendancy since the current regime.

    There is no doubt issues raised by the coalition vividly capture much of the nagging challenges of this country presently. Restructuring the country can no longer be wished away given that it will not only reposition the nation for rapid development but stave off some of the systemic inequities that have overtime polarized the country threatening its foundation and corporate existence. Incidentally, restructuring was a key agenda in the manifesto of the APC with which it prosecuted the 2015 elections.

    Since after that election, the party has not shown serious commitment to it. Though it did set up a committee on the matter, the action was largely seen as a delay tactics given the increasing popularity and support the agitation is receiving from a broad spectrum of the Nigerian population. For now, it is doubtful the ruling party will activate the processes leading to the restructuring of the country before the elections. The coalition intends to capitalize on the equivocation of the APC on this critical matter to seek votes at the coming elections.

    Given the above, the APC will be hamstrung in promising restructuring given its inability to activate the process since the regime came to power. Even then, President Buhari consistently showed strong aversion to restructuring when he imputed selfish motive as the main reason for the agitation. At another time, he would want the matter be left to the National Assembly. Security of lives and property, increasing ascendancy of ethnic, religious and primordial tendencies and the parlous state of the economy will also count heavily during the coming elections. The coalition will be capitalizing on these challenges to market itself as a credible alternative to the ruling party.

    But it has huddles to scale especially given its commitment to producing a common presidential candidate to face the ruling party in the 2019 elections. How it tends to achieve this and the modalities for it, are still foggy. Will they handpick the candidate or allow all the parties vie for the position under whatever contrivance they arrive at? Is it possible for the PDP to cede that position to a credible candidate from one of the parties to the amalgam? And where will that leave the PDP in the political equation? These are some of the challenges that will confront the coalition as events unfold. Already, a former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana has unveiled his intention to run for the presidency under the SDP platform.

    From all indications, the RAPC will eventually merge with the PDP if the case it instituted against the APC seeking to be recognized as the authentic leadership fails to materialize.  Worthy of note also is the presence of the ADC and SDP in the coalition. Soon after the national convention of the PDP, some of its aggrieved members led by the duo of Jerry Gana and Tunde Adeniran accused the PDP of some ills and decamped to the SDP.  Curiously, the same Gana wants to run for the presidency under the platform of the SDP which is one of the parties to the coalition. How the coalition intends to harmonize these interests remains a big puzzle.

    And just recently, loyalists of former President Obasanjo’s third force fused into the ADC which is now part of the coalition. This signals the collapse of Obasanjo’s third force as a veritable alternative to APC and PDP. He may have come to terms with the fact that if regime change has to be actualized, it must be through the biggest opposition party-the PDP. That may have accounted for the presence of the ADC in the coalition.

    No doubt, the coalition has many rivers to cross in producing a common credible candidate to face Buhari in the coming election. But that challenge is not entirely insurmountable. The emerging scenario is that of two strong political parties that will act as a check against the other. This is good for the country given the mushroom of registered parties that cannot make any electoral impact. It will also act as a check against one party state which the penchant of politicians to gravitate to the ruling party is inexorably foisting on this country. Our democratic experiment will be better for it.

  • ADP pulls out of coalition against Buhari

    The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has pulled out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – led coalition against the reelection bid of President Muhammadu Buhari.

    The ADP said it was never part of the arrangement in the first place as it was not in a hurry to hobnob with those who mismanaged Nigeria for sixteen years.

    Its national chairman,  Yabagi Sani, told reporters the party was the third force Nigerians have been waiting to take over power from the PDP and the APC.

    He said: “Let me say here for the avoidance of doubt that we are not part of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP).

    “ADP is the third force that will provide the credible alternative Nigerians passionately yearn for to end hunger, wanton killings and executive lawlessness.

    “At our inception in June 2017, we proclaimed to Nigerians that ADP is a child of necessity that will deepen democracy and good governance to establish the credible political platform that will rescue the country from the imminent collapse of the political space.

    “We also promised that ADP will introduce a corruption- free leadership selection process that will create a new leadership class with commitment, focus and force of will to rebuild the country after the damage done by PDP and APC.”

    He added: “ADP is not prepared to jettison its values and constitutional provisions like the use of direct primaries as against the often used corrupt delegate system by the other parties in the Coalition.

    “ADP is also not in a hurry to hobnob with those who mismanaged Nigeria for sixteen years and now regrouping in an un-strategic haste to resume unprecedented loot of the nation’s treasury.

    “It is important to know that those who pushed Nigeria to the precipice are the drivers of the Coalition and have nothing new to offer.

    “To collaborate with them, is to sleep with strange bedfellows. The ADP is not averse to any political Coalition that can bring about a positive overhaul of the system.

    “But this shall be done with true patriots who are not a part of the Nigerian problem.”

     

  • ‘Coalition not good for Nigeria’

    The National leadership of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has said the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) is not a credible alternative for Nigeria.

    National Chairman of the PRP Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa, who addressed reporters at the end of its caucus meeting in Kaduna, said the PRP would not join the CUPP.

    The communiqué read by Balarabe Musa noted that “CUPP coalition is unworkable because it does not offer a qualitative and credible alternative to the existing political order.”

    The meeting re-affirmed the PRP’s commitment and resolve to continue to maintain its separate identify as a party and its sacred goal of reconstructing the country’s social and economic structure along the lines of equity, justice, fair play and even development.

    He said: “The meeting re-affirmed the PRP’s commitment to political and electoral alliance with other like-minded political parties on the basis of a minimum common programme that can consolidate national unity and ensure a conducive atmosphere for credible elections.

    “The meeting clarified the PRP’s position that in rejecting and dismissing the PDP-led CUPP coalition as unworkable and ineffectual, the party is by no means lending support to the ruling APC which has failed to measure up to the basic expectations of Nigerians.

    “The meeting re-affirmed the PRP’s open-door policy to all patriotic, progressive and principled political parties and activists genuinely interested in working together to move Nigeria forward.”

    The meeting was attended by Mallam Falalu Bello, Alhaji A. B Musa, Comrade Babatunde F. Alli, Comrade Joachim Anyawu, Alhaji Lawal T. Batagarawa, Engr Yahaya Dauda and Alhaji Kabiru M. Gwangwazo

  • Coalition lacks agenda for Nigerians, says Moghalu

    Presidential aspirant of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) Kingsley Moghalu, has described the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) as lacking the agenda to improve the lives of Nigerians.

    In a statement yesterday, Moghalu said: “It is interesting to note the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and over 30 other parties. On the face of it, it is a legitimate move; after all, we are in a democracy.  However, we must be clear about what it represents: power for the sake of power, without any real agenda to improve the lives of Nigerians.

    “The question Nigerians must ask is this: How have the parties involved changed? Has PDP purged itself of its bad actors that led to its downfall in the first place? Have these other parties demonstrated any true commitment to an open or transparent democracy? asks Moghalu.

    He added:  “We’ve watched this film before and know how it ends. For those who want a true, lasting democracy, now is the time to join forces and square up against the old guard. It is time for those who truly want to fix this nation to realise we must build a coalition of progressives that can truly lead this nation, beyond any one person, beyond any one group. This is about a Nigeria that works for all. This is a Nigeria that – for once – will deliver victory for the people,” he said.

  • ANN rejects link with coalition 

    The Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN) is not in any coalition ahead of the 2019 general elections, National Chairman Dr. Jay Osi Samuels, said yesterday.

    He was reacting to a story linking the ANN with a coalition involving 15 governors, 80 senators and 15 political parties to form a ‘mega party’.

    Interim National Publicity Secretary Emmanuel Dania in a statement quoted interim National Chairman Samuel as saying the ANN’s alleged involvement in the proposed coalition was nothing but “a figment of the imagination of the party’s detractors.

    He said though there was the need for a true change in 2019 the party was not in any alliance.

    According to him,  joining forces with the same group of people who have morphed into different political parties over the last 18 years of Nigeria’s democratic rule without sound ideological stance or any meaningful and progressive agenda for Nigeria is at variance with the position of the party, its leadership and teeming members.

    He described the intention of most groups and coalitions as nothing but with the purposes of entrenching themselves in order for them to continue in their nefarious acts of corruption, killings, dehumanisation of the Nigeria and looting of the collective wealth which he said are the main reasons for which the ANN waa formed so that a new breed in Nigeria’s political space can emerge.

    He, therefore, reiterated the party’s firm belief in a new Nigeria and informed the media, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigerians and the members of the party across the world that the ANN has not entered into any agreement with any political party and/or movement or any of such ‘mega coalition’.

    He stated that his party is focused on ensuring that a completely different political ideology guides all its activities including the association it keeps. He said joining forces with persons as reported in the media at the weekend was not within the consideration of the leadership of the party.

    The interim national chairman noted that just like as a particular popular movement has shown interest in forging a relationship with ANN by adopting the ANN as the platform to move into, other groups, association and movements are also in talks with the party.

    He stressed that no Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with any movement, association or group in the name of any ‘mega coalition’ with some other political parties and serving Senators and Governors as reported.

    “Although, the ANN by its name ‘alliance’ knew that the party would top the consideration lists of most discussions in different quarters. Notwithstanding, the party will ensure that due process in line with the ethos of the party, its guiding ideology and the focus of seeing a new Nigeria emerge would guide its decision as at when due,” he said.

    He used the opportunity to call on all Nigerians to consciously participate in the electioneering process by registering and collecting their Permanent Voters Card (PVC), particularly the over eight million new voters that were born between 1999 and now.

    Samuels said knowing that the new electorate would be the deciding voices for the next phase of Nigeria, and urged them not sit on the fence as the voter registration exercise continues.

    He said despite the constraints created by the alleged current lopsided process of getting registered and collecting the voters cards, Nigerians should be patient and ensure that they mobilize massively towards 2019 by contributing to bring to power the leader that Nigeria truly deserves.

  • Boko Haram sympathizers taking advantage of humanitarian crises says Coalition

    A Coalition of CSOs on Human Rights and Conflict Resolution in Nigeria, a governmental global human rights activists’ organization, has reacted to the recent report released by the Amnesty International, accusing the Nigerian security forces of raping and starving Internally Displaced Persons, IPDs, to death in northern part of the country.

    AI in a new report released on Thursday entitled “They betrayed us”, detailed how how the Nigerian military and Civilian Joint Task Force (Civilian JTF) have allegedly separated women from their husbands and confined them in remote ‘satellite camps’ where they have been raped, sometimes in exchange for food.

    Reacting to the report it termed ‘Tainted Spring’ the coalition said it is evident that some political Boko Haram is  taking advantage of the ongoing unrest in the north eastern region.

    Maxwell Gowon, Executive Director of the group speaking at a press conference in Abuja said the report was targeted at heating up the polity and as well rubbish the Nigerian security forces, especially the military that is carrying a good job.

    The coalition said the reports usually released by Amnesty International were sponsored by some political Boko Haram that is apparently geared towards achieving a pre-determined  result.

    He said, “This particular one in question has been begging for legitimacy after it was exposed that Amnesty International and the UNICEF were paying journalists and NGOs to compile fictitious reports against the Nigerian military and other stakeholders fighting terrorism in Nigeria. What these organizations stand to achieve is still what the Coalition is yet to come to terms with.

    “The military’s compliance with the rules of engagement is significantly high, enough to conform with the globally accepted standards in conflict situations. Instances of infractions had more to do with individual deviation than an organizational policy of the military services. There is no doubt that a few instances have been investigated by the Nigerian military through its human rights desk that coordinates same across the country. The setting up of such the human rights desk in every formation and unit by the Nigerian Army is therefore to this Coalition a commendable exercise and must be applauded by experts in this field.

    “We want to unequivocally State from our findings and investigations that Amnesty International’s monitoring of human rights situation particularly in the north-east  is not fact based and rely heavily on testimonies that appear not too far removed from fiction. Its reports do not lend themselves to follow-ups because it is impossible to contact its so-called witnesses for verification. Even when there is no clear evidence that access to them would place them in harm’s way, the NGO keeps all the subjects of its reports unanimous.

    “Amnesty International constantly validates suspicion that it is working as the activist wing of Boko Haram and other groups that threaten security in Nigeria. Its reports tend to lessen the atrocities committed by Boko Haram and other criminal groups or in some cases blame government, military or security for the crimes committed by its terrorists.

    “The legitimate operation of the military is constantly hampered by Amnesty International’s misleading reports. This has grave consequences for the overall security architecture of Nigeria especially now that some key players in the political terrain have started providing local funding to supplement the foreign clients of Amnesty International with a view to impacting the 2019 general Elections.

    “The activities of Amnesty International, mostly its reports, which do not meet the standard of thoroughness required, are cover to offer tactical support to Boko Haram. This organization tends to adopt different approaches to different countries, while it works towards destruction of countries within the crosshair of its destabilization agenda, its approach to certain nation is conciliatory even when they engage in wanton killings and other systematic forms of abuses,” Gowon said.

    In its recommendations, the group opined that the Federal Government of Nigeria should work with the military to fashion a long-term containment measure for attenuating the damages that Amnesty International’s activities in Nigeria are causing.

    He added, “The intelligence community should be mandated to expose the true nature of Amnesty International’s mission in Nigeria. Any revelations from this must be made known to Nigerians because they deserve to know the truth about an organization that has evolved into the greatest threats to their life.

    “Anti-terror laws should be allowed to fully take their courses especially as they pertain to supporting terrorism.

    “There is a need for IDPs camps in the north east to be closed and citizens relocated back to their various communities since political Boko Haram is taking advantage of the humanitarian crisis to introduce a mutant strain of Boko Haram in the camps.

    “Amnesty International has lost the moral right to continue monitoring human rights issues and conflict in Nigeria should be so informed.”