Disappointed by the refusal of the United States to help Nigeria procure military weapons to combat Boko Haram, the federal government has now openly expressed its dissatisfaction with the American government decision, arguing that the Americans were letting Nigeria down at her hour of need, Empowered Newswire reports.Speaking Monday while receiving a delegation of the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations, the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Professor Ade Adefuye said both the Nigerian people and the government feel abandoned by America.According to Mr. Adefuye “I am sad to inform you that the Nigerian leadership: military and political, and even the general populace, are not satisfied with the scope, nature and content ofthe United States’ support for us in our struggle against terrorists.”Continuing, the Nigerian envoy stated that “we find it difficult to understand how and why in spite of the U.S. presence in Nigeria with their sophisticated military technology, Boko Haram shouldbe expanding and becoming more deadly”.Reviewing the situation further, Mr. Adefuye said that at first, Nigeria had problems with the manner in which intelligence wasbeing shared, adding that even though the U.S. Government claims that the problem has been addressed, “it is still there”.Categorically, Mr. Adefuye stated that “the U.S. Government has up till today refused to grant Nigeria’s request to purchase lethalequipment that would have brought down the terrorists within ashort time on the basis of the allegations that Nigeria’s defence forces have been violating human rights of Boko Haram suspects when captured or arrested.”Indeed the US government had equally explained that it would not be selling military weapons to Nigeria due to human rights allegations against the Nigerian military.But Mr. Adefuye, in his meeting with the Council on Foreign Relations, dismissed such allegations.Mr. Adefuye noted that Nigeria and the United States have had a long standing and healthy relationship reinforced by existing economic and geo-political realities. However he said in recent times “Nigeria has had reasons to complain about the style, nature and manner with which some United States’ policies are implemented with particular reference to terrorism in Nigeria.“He said the United States was the first to respond to Nigeria’s call for support in its battle against terrorists and has remained a major pillar of support in the struggle against the terrorists.But he said it is a sad commentary that right now inspite of the U.S. presence and help in Nigeria Boko Haram is becoming more deadly.Alleging that the US might have been reacting upon claims fromthe opposition media with sympathy for opposition parties, Adefuye insisted that the allegations could not be substantiated as many of the allegations were meant to “embarrass the government of President Goodluck Jonathan.”Professor Adefuye further emphasised that allegations of human rights violation are based on rumours, hearsays and exaggerated accounts of clashes between the Nigerian forces and Boko Haram fighters.He cited an example of an incident that happened in Baga in 2013, when human rights groups and the opposition press reported that based on pictures taken from satellite, over 1600 houses were destroyed in a village that has less than 600 houses.Besides, Mr. Adefuye stated regarding the video reports of human rights violations involving attacks on women and children purported to have been carried out by Nigerian soldiers in Boko Haram affected areas that those activities were carried out by Boko Haram members wearing stolen Nigerian army uniforms.He explained that disguise and subterfuge are standard practices of insurgent groups; and that the Chibok abduction of our school girls by Boko Haram succeeded because the girls thought that they were being carried to safety by soldiers of the Nigerian army.The Nigerian Ambassador said opinions on human rights violations by Nigerian defence forces are biased and are not subjected to the necessary verification.He went on to say that the Boko Haram issue is becoming heavily politicized especially with the approach of the general elections in 2015. Opposition media, he said, provide half-truths, exaggerated accounts which are then aired by the foreign media, forming the basis of reports sent to the capitals of Western nations.He, therefore, implored the embassies of western nations based in Nigeria to check and re-check their facts, and not use half-truths and rumours as the basis of their reports and recommendations to their capitals.He argued that the alleged violations are unfortunately the basisof U.S.’ refusal to sell necessary lethal equipment to Nigeria in order to fight Boko Haram.The Nigerian ambassador then implored the Council on Foreign Affairs to put pressure on the US State Department and the US Department of Defence to re-examine the basis of their refusal to sell equipment to Nigeria, insisting that Boko Haram threatens Nigeria’s corporate existence and territorial integrity.“A stable and secure Nigeria is an invaluable asset to America,” Mr. Adefuye said.

Source: http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/170879-nigeria-blasts-america-says-u-s-has-let-nigeria-down-in-war-against-boko-haram.html

Not until we start learning to do things ourselves and forgetting USA exist, we may never succeed. I just wonder Why Africans believe that not until those white dolls intervene things may never be right, and we have succeeded in making they believe that they are the leaders of the world. they are using their brain, let us also start using ours, I know we get brain pass them.
and instead of African countries to unite and help each, beefing and hatred is the story of the day.

#We can do it without their help

#WiseUpNigeria
#WiseUpAfrica
#NigeriaShallPravail

We don't even need their help..we can do this on our own If corruption reduces and politicians jxt become sensible

And when someone said boko haram is a covert American C.I.A operation, with the different Shekaus as agents, some knuckleheads will call the person names.

Shiftinq blame 4rm APC,nw to d united states!

They should keep blaming while the terrorists keep making gains!! Useless government.

What a joke

luvinhubby:
And when someone said boko haram is a covert American C.I.A operation, with the different Shekaus as agents, some knuckleheads will call the person names.

NIGERIA outrightly turned down the offer of US drones and troops on our soil. British soldiers expressed deep regret working with the Nigerian Army during a botched rescue operation in Kano. Sighting mistrust and deliberate misinformation from Nigeria that put their men in danger. I will expect your CIA theory to put FG, Northern Elders and BH under the office of the Presidency and stop all this posturing

Why can't Nigeria buy from other sources like Russia and China or even manufacture its own or look for ibo engineers to manufacture "Ogbunigwe" which Biafra used to decimate Federal troops.

When we say death to this Nigeria, many do not understand what we mean. Let me asks some questions that will help you understand.
What is/are the exact goal(s)of boko haram?
Do the general muslim north share similar agenda with them? Sharia and Islamization?
Is the thirst for innocent blood under whatsoever guise common in the north?
Does bh have a genuine case when compared to the Niger Delta militants like buhari will have us believe?
Are the incidences surrounding the fulani herdsmen attacking farmers all around the country isolated or well planned with a strong support from their elites?
Are there links between the incendiary statements credited to the northern muslim politicians around the last general election and the present phase of terrorism by boko haram?
Are we still thinking that the majority of bh's terrorist insurgents are foreigners?
The various cases of sabotage in the Nigeria Army has basically which group of people as sabotuers?
As much as Gej may not be the best of materials for the exalted position, who among the present crop of oppositions are trustworthy besides having the capability for the job?
Let great minds ponder on these and provide their answers.
... And I say again- death to this jaundiced Nigeria. Everyone should defend his territory.
We are watching.

Phuck Obama.

Phuck America

Puck all you NSA spies tracking this post!

Hmmmmmmm