The Bauchi State Muslim Parliament has endorsed the
peace-building efforts of Senator Shehu Buba, Chairman of the Senate Committee
on Security and National Intelligence.
Speaking at a press conference in Bauchi on Saturday,
the group declared its “total support” for Buba’s use of dialogue as a tool for
resolving conflicts, particularly in Northern Nigeria.
Chairman of the Parliament, Ahmad Yusuf, praised the
senator, who represents Bauchi South Senatorial District, for championing
peaceful conflict resolution and strengthening national security. He said
Buba’s approach aligns with the organisation’s vision of promoting unity and
peaceful coexistence.
Yusuf highlighted Buba’s initiatives to foster
understanding between farming communities and pastoralists, combining dialogue
with economic empowerment — a model he likened to strategies that helped
stabilise the Niger Delta.
Another member, Hamza Abubakar, argued that years of
armed confrontation with Boko Haram and other threats had failed to end
insecurity. Citing progress in Kaduna through dialogue, he urged broader
adoption of Buba’s methods across the country.
The Muslim Parliament also condemned what it described
as a “vicious smear campaign” against the senator, dismissing the attacks as
“character assassination” aimed at undermining his contributions.
The group called on stakeholders to support peace
initiatives, urged government to address the grievances of conflict victims,
and cautioned politicians against using national security as a political tool.
Senator Buba has consistently advocated for
non-kinetic approaches to complement military efforts, emphasising dialogue,
reconciliation, and socio-economic renewal. His academic background in Peace
Studies and Conflict Management informs his work, and he is currently pursuing
a PhD on the drivers of banditry in Zamfara and Kaduna States.
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