- Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has reignited public debate by insisting that neither the Bible nor the Quran prohibits negotiating with terrorists or criminal groups.
- Speaking on Monday, he argued that dialogue is a universal conflict-resolution tool and should be used if it can prevent further bloodshed.
- Gumi criticized the belief that negotiation is forbidden, calling it unfounded and stressing that peace should remain the top priority.
Controversial cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has once again stirred national debate, asserting that there is no scriptural prohibition against negotiating with criminal elements or terrorists to secure peace.
Gumi made the provocative statement on Monday, challenging the prevailing narrative that the government should not engage with groups responsible for violence and kidnappings.
The influential Islamic scholar dismissed the notion that negotiation with criminals is strictly forbidden, stating that the belief is not rooted in major religious texts.
“It’s not written in the Bible or Quran that you shouldn’t negotiate with terrorists. I don’t know where people learnt that from,” Sheikh Gumi stated.
He framed negotiation as a universal tool for conflict resolution, arguing that stopping violence should be the highest priority. “Everybody negotiates for peace, and if negotiation will stop bloodshed, we do it,” he added.
In other news…… Don Jazzy, the renowned music producer and founder of Mavin Records, recently shared his thoughts on relationships following his attendance at Johnny Drille’s concert in Lagos. His comments came after observing couples display affection on stage, sparking curiosity among fans about his own romantic life.
During the concert, Don Jazzy admitted he spent much of the time rolling his eyes at couples hugging, kissing, and dancing, describing the public displays as a bit overwhelming. The moment became even more striking when a man proposed to a woman on stage to be his girlfriend, which Don Jazzy found slightly over the top.
He wrote on social media:
“Last night at Johnny Drille’s concert, I was just rolling my eyes at all the relationship people hugging, kissing and dancing. Them too do. Hissss. One guy came on stage and proposed to one babe to be his girlfriend. Not wife o.”
Fans quickly responded, teasing him about his past dating habits. One user claimed that Don Jazzy used to date women secretly, to which he replied humorously that he no longer lived that way and joked about past rumors:
“Are you serious? No, na I don’t do such, you no hear sey them say I be Agege.”
Another fan alleged that he preferred women with fuller figures, referencing his social media profile. Don Jazzy promptly denied the claim, explaining he had moved past that phase of life and shared what he now looks for in a partner:
“For where?? Old spec: na petit dey reign now or slim thick sha.”
When a follower asked if he meant petite women with curves, he responded casually:
“With or without works for me.”
Fans were treated to a candid glimpse of Don Jazzy’s personal preferences as he engaged openly about relationships online.
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