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Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to initiate peace negotiations with bandits.
He drew comparisons with the recent ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Gumi, who made his appeal in a Facebook post on Monday, stated that the Nigerian government should take inspiration from the United States–brokered truce, which involved a group previously labeled as “terrorists” by the West.
He wrote: “The peace established between Israel and Hamas, whom they refer to as terrorists, was facilitated by the USA. Who says peace cannot be made with terrorists? Let us negotiate with bandits and achieve peace.”
The cleric has consistently advocated for dialogue with armed groups operating in northern Nigeria, asserting that a negotiated resolution would be more effective in restoring security than ongoing military operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheikh Ahmad Gumi advocating for?
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi is advocating for peace talks between the Nigerian government and bandits, suggesting that dialogue may lead to better security outcomes.
How does Gumi relate the situation in Nigeria to Israel and Hamas?
Gumi compares the ceasefire and hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas, which was brokered by the USA, to the potential for peace with bandits in Nigeria, emphasizing that peace can be made with groups labeled as terrorists.
What is Gumi’s stance on military action against armed groups?
Gumi believes that dialogue and negotiation with armed groups would be more effective in restoring security than continued military action.
