Who will visit Boko Haram, bandits like Jonathan did militants - Gumi asks
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called for dialogue with Boko Haram and bandits, citing the successful engagement strategies used by former leaders to address Niger Delta militancy. He questioned why current leaders are hesitant to pursue similar peace-building efforts.
Why it matters
The statement sparks debate on national security strategies and the ethics of negotiating with insurgent groups.
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has questioned who would engage with Boko Haram insurgents and bandits through dialogue, drawing parallels with past efforts of former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to address militancy in the Niger Delta. In a post shared on his Facebook page on Saturday, Gumi said Jonathan had visited militants in the Niger Delta creeks, while Osinbajo also engaged with them as part of efforts that eventually led to programmes aimed at restoring peace in the region.
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