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The Digest:

Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has declared he would lead calls for the release of convicted IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu if he demonstrates genuine remorse for his actions. Speaking on Channels Television, Gumi defended his non-kinetic approach to Nigeria's security crisis, citing historical precedents of presidential amnesty.

Key Points:
  • Sheikh Gumi made the statement on Channels Television's The Morning Brief
  • He conditioned his support for Kanu's release on demonstrated remorse
  • Cited historical precedents, including amnesty for the Niger Delta militants
  • Defended his advocacy for non-kinetic approaches to insecurity
  • Argued that modern armies aren't designed for guerrilla warfare
  • Claimed Fulani herdsmen have shown willingness for peace talks
  • Stated he would support anyone "who inclines to peace."
In a nation fractured by conflict, this proposition reframes justice as a negotiable concept, where the path to peace may require not just the enforcement of law, but the redemption of those who once defied it.

Sources: Channels Television, Arise TV