Laolu Akande, a prominent Nigerian journalist, has strongly criticized controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi over his persistent calls for the federal government to grant amnesty to rampaging bandits. Akande expressed deep concern that advocating for negotiations with ruthless criminals who continuously terrorize innocent citizens only worsens the country’s severe security challenges.
According to a video posted on the Official YouTube channel of Channels Television on Saturday, May 30, 2026, while reviewing the worsening security situation nationwide, he stated, “Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, stop adding insult to Nigeria’s injury.” The seasoned broadcaster insisted that proposing dialogue with unrepentant terrorists undermines the collective peace of the entire nation.
The veteran media personality questioned the rationale behind pampering armed groups who openly broadcast their horrific atrocities online without showing any remorse. He rejected any attempts by certain individuals to compare the current wave of mass abductions and civilian massacres with past resource-control agitations experienced within the volatile Niger Delta region.
Akande further urged government officials, including state governors who are secretly nursing the idea of dialogue, to immediately abandon such plans. He emphasized that prioritizing comprehensive justice remains the primary requirement for restoring absolute order, protecting vulnerable communities, and preventing the dangerous normalization of daily bloodshed across various states of the federation.
In his concluding remarks, Laolu Akande directly advised the Islamic cleric to completely maintain silence if he lacks constructive solutions to help eradicate the crippling security crisis. He re-emphasized that ordinary Nigerians deserve absolute protection from government authorities rather than endless excuses aimed at rationalizing sheer barbarity and lawlessness…..See More
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