A Nigerian lawyer, John Oloyede, has faulted the governor of Borno State’s comment that the Boko Haram was better motivated than the military, saying it was a wrong comment capable of dampening the morale of the military.

He said that some “politicians have turned Boko Haram issues into campaign rhetoric” and condemned the unjust killing of 29 pupils in Yobe State on Tuesday.

He said that Governor Kashim Shettima’s comments would reduce the motivation of the soldiers and prevent them from doing their best in curbing insurgency.

Speaking on Tuesday on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, Mr Oloyede questioned the motivation gotten from the sect and commended President Goodluck Jonathan for the effort he had made in the fight against terrorism and the closing of the border between Nigeria and Cameroon. He added that the soldiers had done their best in fighting the menace and should be commended.

Speaking on the National Conference, Mr Oloyede said that the bringing back of state police should be considered with importance before more damages were done.

“We cannot continue to run to Mr President for security, therefore we need state police to help us”.

He emphasised the need for the consideration of state police and further mentioned that “Nigeria is not ready for democracy”.

On the suspension of the the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Oloyede said that President Jonathan had the absolute power to remove or suspend the CBN governor, citing section 11(1) of the interpretation Act.

He also suggested that the Attorney General should explain the situation to the Nigerian public and stop the misconception.

Mr Oloyede insisted that the suspension of Sanusi also brought to question why the Group Managing Director of the NNPC should not be suspended pending when the investigation of the alleged $20 billion missing money was over.

“The rule should apply across board,” he said.