Rabiu Kwankwaso, running mate to Peter Obi, says that if elected in 2027 he would be willing to engage in dialogue with terrorists and other criminal groups as part of efforts to end Nigeria’s insecurity. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Kwankwaso describes dialogue as part of a broader strategy to discourage attacks and help restore peace. He argues that residents in communities affected by insecurity often know the identities and locations of those responsible for violence, but may avoid sharing information with security agencies due to previous negative experiences. Kwankwaso says his administration would work to rebuild trust between communities and security institutions, including through direct engagement with perpetrators to persuade them to abandon violence and lay down arms. While he affirms that talks would be considered with “everybody,” he also clarifies that dialogue would not replace security operations when necessary, adding that military and other security services would still be used if required. The remarks come amid ongoing banditry, kidnapping, and insurgency across different parts of the country.
Kwankwaso says his administration would consider dialogue with terrorists to address insecurity
Rabiu Kwankwaso, running mate to Peter Obi, says that if elected in 2027 he would be willing to engage in dialogue with terrorists and other criminal groups as part of efforts to end Nigeria’s insecur...
- Rabiu Kwankwaso, running mate to Peter Obi, says his 2027 administration would be open to dialogue with terrorists and other criminal groups.
- He links dialogue to a broader plan to discourage attacks and reduce insecurity.
- Kwankwaso says communities affected by insecurity often know the identities and locations of perpetrators but may hesitate to share information with security agencies.
- He says rebuilding trust between residents and security agencies is part of the approach.
- He adds that dialogue would not replace military or other security operations when necessary.
The running mate to the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso,says their administration will be open to dialogue with terrorists and other criminal elements if elected into office in 2027. He said this would be part of a broader strategy to discourage the perpetrators from further attacks and end Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. […] The post “We’ll Talk To Everybody, Including Terrorists, To End Insecurity” — Kwankwaso appeared first on Information Nigeria.
6 hours agoRabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano State Governor and vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, has said that if elected, his administration would be open to dialogue with terrorists and other criminal elements as part of efforts to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Kwankwaso, who is running mate to presidential candidate Peter Obi, made the remark during an interview on Channels Television on Monday. He described dialogue as a key component of a broader strategy to discourage attacks and restore peace. According to him, residents in communities affected by insecurity often know the identities and locations of those responsible for the violence. However, many are reluctant to share this information with security agencies due to past negative experiences. “You see, all these things that are happening today, if you go to localities, those places that these insecurities are happening, I can tell you people know almost everything,” Kwankwaso said. “They know their locations, they know the names of all those involved, and so on and so forth.” He noted that communities have lost confidence in the system, adding that his administration would focus on rebuilding trust between residents and security agencies. This includes direct engagement with terrorists and criminals to persuade them to abandon violence and lay down their arms. “So we will give people confidence. We will work on the people, even the terrorists, and of course, the criminals themselves, to see what can be done really to discourage their action,” he explained. When asked directly if he would hold talks with terrorists, Kwankwaso replied affirmatively: “Of course, we will talk to everybody.” He however clarified that dialogue would not replace military or security operations where necessary. “And of course, if there is any issue that will require the services of the military or other security agencies, I can tell you, we will be very happy to do it,” he added. The statement comes as insecurity remains a major challenge across Nigeria, with ongoing banditry, kidnapping, and insurgency in different parts of the country. Kwankwaso’s position reflects a combination of soft-power engagement and conventional security measures.
8 hours agoRabiu Kwankwaso, Peter Obi’s running mate, states their administration will engage in dialogue with terrorists and criminals to end Nigeria’s insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/well-talk-to-everybody-including-terrorists-to-end-insecurity-kwankwaso/
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