If elected to the presidency in 2027, Peter Obi plans to take a two-pronged approach to Nigeria’s deep-seated security crisis.
While maintaining strong military pressure against unrepentant criminals, his administration would be open to holding peace talks and negotiating with bandit groups who are genuinely ready to surrender, disarm, and seek peaceful reintegration.
Obi stated this during an interview on BlackBox with Rufai Oseni, where he outlined his “balanced approach to restoring security and national cohesion in the country” if elected.
The former Anambra State governor said lasting peace would require engaging individuals and groups prepared to embrace reconciliation and contribute positively to nation-building.
“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.
