Gumi urges Nigerian government to consider dialogue in tackling terrorism

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi urged Nigeria’s government to drop its blanket refusal to negotiate with terrorists, arguing that dialogue could help end the country’s persistent violence. He warned the current stance mirrors a Western slogan that may not suit Nigeria’s reality, calling for a pragmatic, negotiated approach to counter‑terrorism.

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has advised the Nigerian government to rethink its stance on refusing to negotiate with terrorists, saying dialogue may be key to ending the country’s long-running violence. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the Kaduna-based cleric argued that Nigeria is being influenced by a “Western slogan” that does not always reflect […] Gumi urges Nigerian government to consider dialogue in tackling terrorism