K+lling repentant Insurgents and secessionists is against religious and international law if you don’t fear Allah — Sheikh Gumi Warns
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has condemned calls for the k+lling of repentant insurgents and secessionists, insisting that such actions violate both religious teachings and international law.
Gumi made the remarks in a Facebook post on Friday, days after the Senate urged the Federal Government to end the rehabilitation of repentant t+rrorists and instead prosecute anyone found guilty of t+rrorism and other related offences.
The cleric argued that executing repentant insurgents, secessionists or prisoners of war is morally wrong and contrary to both Islamic principles and international legal standards. He also cautioned that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is monitoring such actions, urging those involved to consider both legal and spiritual consequences.
According to Gumi, adopting the same methods as t+rrorist groups by k+lling perceived enemies only erodes morality and does not help in winning the fight against insecurity. He stressed that emotions should never determine decisions in conflict situations.
He said, “k+lling repentant Insurgents and secessionists is against religious and international law. So also prisoners of war. ICC is listening if you don’t fear Allah. Where is morality? It’s the same logic t+rrorists employ to k+ll all others besides them. Emotions don’t win a war.”
The Senate had, during Tuesday’s plenary, resolved that individuals found culpable of t+rrorism and other organised criminal offences should face immediate prosecution rather than rehabilitation. Lawmakers argued that justice must be seen to be done to restore public confidence in Nigeria’s criminal justice system.
The resolution formed part of broader measures adopted by the Senate to address the country’s worsening security challenges.
Remi Tinubu's empowerment/grant if I am not mistaken are a N100m grant in Ekiti State for 2,000 people, and N50m to 1,000 people across Ogun State. That is N50k per beneficiary, ordinary N50k which is below minimum wage.
1. Let's start with Akara busines.
To start u need a spot or shop which is not cheap, at least N10k will be paid for landuse. Then you have to get the necessary things like umbrella, frying utensils, and pay a carpenter to make a chair.
We are yet to add akara ingredients like a painter of beans, frying oil, onions, pepper, and a few more, which will cost above N50k today. We haven't talked about firewood which is also a luxury nowadays since the Tinubu administration began.
2. Kulikuli requires a lot of groundnuts as a major ingredient, and the prices of groundnuts now are unbelievable. Too expensive.
3. Now we move to corn; A bag of corn sells for 25-35k depending on the location; Charcoal again, is very expensive, and anyone who prefers boiling will also spend heavily on firewoods. The seller will also pay for land or space being used.
None of the three petty businesses she listed can be started with N50k, so what's she talking about?
Lokoja Judgment: An Unnecessary Serious Setback for Nigerian Democracy
Today was an exceptionally busy day. I left Lagos in the early hours for Emekuku, where I visited the School of Nursing Sciences, an institution I have consistently supported over the years. It was gratifying to inspect projects funded through my previous interventions, including the school’s computer laboratory. Such investments reaffirm my belief that education remains one of the strongest foundations for national development.
From there, I attended the 80th birthday celebration of the Emeritus Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Dr Anthony Obinna, whose commitment to justice, peace, and the common good has inspired many, before proceeding to Madonna University for another engagement.
It was at Madonna University that I received the court news of the Lokoja court rulings through my brother, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Every Nigerian committed to the country’s progress should be deeply concerned. This judgment represents another setback for our democracy and the institutions upon which our future depends.
It is regrettable that some who claim to champion democracy now appear determined to weaken the very institutions that sustain it. In doing so, they are undermining public confidence and endangering the future of millions of Nigerians.
The legislature and the judiciary are increasingly being drawn into this pattern of institutional decline. Democracy cannot thrive where institutions lose their independence and credibility.
Those who seek to weaken Nigeria’s democratic foundations will not ultimately prevail. When a similar situation recently affected the ADC, I condemned it without hesitation. I do so again today because my position has always been guided by principle.
My concern is not about who becomes President. My concern is that Nigeria works. Our politics must move beyond the quest for power and focus instead on building a united nation founded on justice, strong institutions, the rule of law, and equal opportunity. That is the Nigeria we owe ourselves and the one we must leave for future generations.
I therefore urge all well-meaning Nigerians to rise above partisan interests and defend our democracy. The survival of our institutions is inseparable from the survival of our nation. It's when we work together that a new Nigeria of our dream is made POssible. -PO