Will you negotiate with bandits or kidnappers to end attacks?
No. I will maintain zero tolerance for negotiating with or rehabilitating terrorists. I am determined to amend relevant laws to classify organized banditry and kidnapping under terrorism statutes, so that we have stronger legal and operational responses. This is how we will ensure swift and credible justice as a deterrent.
Where this comes from
p. 26 MANIFESTO OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC) Party Manifesto 2027-2031 2026-10-05 ›
Details: Amend relevant laws to classify organized banditry and kidnapping under terrorism statutes, enabling stronger legal and operational responses
3. Ensure swift and credible justice as a deterrent. Specifics: We will maintain zero tolerance for negotiating with or rehabilitating terrorists.
Details: Fast-track prosecution of terrorism-related offences to ensure timely and decisive outcomes
4. Establish Special Courts for Terrorism (and Economic Terrorism). This will include large-scale corruption that threatens Nigeria's economic stability and national security.
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