Bulama Bukarti, PhD
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Peacebuilder. Reformer. Nigerian. VP, Bridgeway Foundation
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I’m pleased to see that President Trump appears to have listened to our concerns back in November and worked with the Nigerian government rather than acting unilaterally. The US airstrikes reportedly took place in Sokoto State, suggesting they targeted the Lakurawa group, which has become increasingly lethal. Strikes against the group are a welcome development, as they can help degrade its leadership and logistical capacity. This is especially positive given that the operation was carried out with the consent and cooperation of the Nigerian government.
Bulama Bukarti, PhD324,672 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce
Those claiming that El-Rufai never said he tapped the NSA’s phone either didn’t watch the interview or are deliberately spreading a falsehood. In the interview, he clearly said, “We listen to their calls” - which is the definition of wiretapping. He later said someone tapped the phone and informed him. At no point did he indicate that his first statement was a mistake. Even if he or his supporters argue that the initial statement was a slip, failing to report someone who is tapping another person’s calls and benefiting from the crime is itself a crime under the Cybercrimes Act. I have no personal issue with El-Rufai, nor am I a supporter of Ribadu; I have never met either of them or spoken to them by phone. But I cannot stand a politician going on national TV and admitting to committing a crime - and then going scot-free just because he is in the opposition. There is no middle ground: El-Rufai is either lying or he is a criminal.
Bulama Bukarti, PhD129,921 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
Earlier on Channels TV, I argued that El-Rufai’s claim that Ganduje abducted Dadiyata must be thoroughly investigated. Ganduje’s spokesperson says El-Rufai is lying, but that’s not enough. El-Rufai should be summoned to explain and provide evidence, which then lead a full investigation. Dadiyata’s family deserves answers.
Bulama Bukarti, PhD84,810 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
Even as someone who has monitored terrorist groups closely for many years, this video shook me deeply. It brought tears to my eyes this early morning. This man’s village in Zamfara State was attacked by bandit terrorists who abducted 53 people after setting many houses and shops ablaze. After collecting ₦50 million in ransom with a promise to release the abductees, they freed only 18. The remaining 35 - apparently starved and tortured for days - were then forced at gunpoint into a horrifying ritual. Each was handed a knife and compelled to slaughter another: A killed B, then C killed A, and D killed C and so on. Anyone who refused was shot on the spot by the repugnant terrorists. As if that was not enough, the attackers returned to the village and set it on fire again. This man lost 88 bags of processed rice, along with more unprocessed ones. Overnight, he went from being one of the wealthiest in his community to a destitute. He said even the clothes he wore were given to him. He now has nothing to eat. And this is happening in a country with a president, governors, and ministers. A country with an army, police, and intelligence agencies. A country with a legislature, judiciary, and traditional rulers. A country that prides itself on religiosity and democracy. This is 21st-century Nigeria - where citizens are abandoned to barbarism. I am exhausted.
Bulama Bukarti, PhD191,095 görüntüleme • 10 ay önce
In this segment of my interview with Channels TV, I urged President Tinubu to take five radical steps to regain control of our security situation. President Tinubu must go radical now to fix Nigeria’s security crisis. We cannot continue with business as usual. Take a listen.
Bulama Bukarti, PhD129,567 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
Many people encouraged me to appear on Arise TV to respond to some of the views expressed there. I kept explaining that I could only speak if invited. Well, Arise came knocking yesterday - and the question about Trump came up. Here’s how I responded. My main point is that Nigeria is no longer facing a single group or insurgency. Instead, it is confronting a mosaic of groups that constantly splinter and rebrand. We need a nationwide strategy that cuts across states, regions and all groups.
Bulama Bukarti, PhD107,481 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
Kemi Badenoch’s (mis)representation of the University of Lagos, where she grew up in the 80s to mid-90s, is alarming. Choosing to disparage your country of origin as a strategy for political gain is one thing, but blatantly fabricating lies and delivering them with a straight face before hundreds of people, knowing you’re being recorded, is simply breathtaking.
Bulama Bukarti, PhD277,105 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
In an interview with DW Hausa, the Governor of Katsina State revealed a shocking fact: an entire local government area in his state is policed by just 32 officers. This LGA comprises 10 wards and over 200 villages. Among these 32 officers, there are only nine guns, and just five are operational. An entire local government in one of Nigeria’s most insecure regions, with only 32 policemen and five functional guns? And Katsina is not an exception. Large swathes of rural Nigeria have little to no law enforcement presence. Those few officers who are deployed are often poorly equipped, inadequately trained and lacking motivation. Is it any surprise that criminal gangs dominate these vast rural areas? What exactly did the Buhari administration do with the trillions of naira allocated for security? The Tinubu administration should have initiated an investigation—but they haven’t. So far, there is little indication that Tinubu’s government is any better than Buhari’s. Nigeria will not overcome its deep-rooted insecurity until we confront and dismantle the rampant, obscene corruption in the defence and security procurement sectors.
Bulama Bukarti, PhD282,246 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
Earlier today, I phoned the legendary James O'Brien to underscore the dangers of a heavy-handed approach in Gaza resulting in mass civilian casualties. My three main points were: 1. The right to self-defense, as defined by law, is never "absolute"; it's a conditional right with inherent restrictions. 2. Proportionality is not a recent invention. It's a principle of customary international law enshrined in the 1949 Geneva Convention on the Laws of War (made just one year after the formation of the modern state of Israel) and is applicable to this situation. 3. Mass civilian deaths and human rights abuses in Gaza will foster recruitment and radicalization of victims, facilitating the emergence of a new generation whose life mission will be seeking revenge.
Bulama Bukarti, PhD356,176 görüntüleme • 2 yıl önce
My Responses to Questions & Closing Remarks at the Professor Falola Panel In this segment, I address key issues including: 1. Allegations of Mob killings in Northern Nigeria 2. The rise of extremism in the region 3. The question of Shari'ah Law and Courts For those asking for the full video, please find the link below.
Bulama Bukarti, PhD89,379 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
I joined BBC Breakfast this morning to challenge President Trump’s false narrative that terrorist groups in Nigeria are primarily targeting Christians. I argued that Nigerian Muslims and Christians are not competing over who has suffered more. What they want is for the country’s security crisis to be addressed and for their lives to be protected.
Bulama Bukarti, PhD72,832 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce
It's disappointing to hear Kemi Badenoch propagate the Islamophobic stereotype that northern Nigerians see Israel as an 'enemy'. Many northerners support the Palestinian right to a sovereign state alongside Israel. How is that hatred? In Kemi’s Britain, would there be no place for people like my family from northern Nigeria? Why drag northern Nigeria into Conservative Party politics? Does Kemi have no red lines in her pursuit of attention?
Bulama Bukarti, PhD199,996 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
Earlier this week, I joined the BBC World Service to discuss the recent unfortunate attacks in Nigeria. I stressed that Nigeria’s problem is not a lack of intelligence or information on security threats, but rather limited capacity to respond - too few personnel, poor mobility and slow reinforcement times. For Western partners that say they want to help, including the United States, the priority should be to listen to Nigeria about its needs, rather than assuming they know better Nigeria what those needs are.
Bulama Bukarti, PhD59,628 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce