Former Borno Governor, Sheriff, denies sponsoring Boko Haram

4,213 views · Published 3 September 2014 · 0:40 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: TV360 Nigeria · 2014 · News & Politics

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Former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has denied allegations by an Australian negotiator, Dr. Stephen Davis, that he is a sponsor of Boko Haram.
Dr Davis, had named former Borno Governor Ali Modu Sheriff and a former Army Chief, Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, as the sponsors of Boko Haram.
Sheriff, while speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, also denied that a political group he founded metamorphosed into the militant Islamic sect.
He said the accusations were unfounded, adding that he would sue the Australian negotiator.
“I have already instructed my lawyers to sue the Australian. We will track him anywhere he is so that our lawyers will get to him.” He stated.

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