Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has stated that if elected president in 2027, his administration would be open to dialogue with armed groups willing to embrace peace, while maintaining a firm stance against those who continue to engage in violence.
Obi made this known during an interview on BlackBox with Rufai Oseni, where he outlined his proposed approach to tackling insecurity in the country.
According to him, individuals and groups who are ready to abandon violence would be engaged through negotiation and reintegration efforts, while those who persist in criminal activities would face decisive action from the state.
“In uniting the country, anybody who wants peace, I will talk with him; I will negotiate with him. Anybody who wants war, we will go to war,” Obi said.
He added that his administration would focus on national unity, inclusiveness, and creating opportunities for rehabilitation for those willing to change.
The remarks have continued to generate public debate around the balance between dialogue and military force in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.
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