Post by Henry Emeka (@Emekus)

Partly true. In both Colombia and Northern Ireland, peace agreements did involve reintegrating former combatants — including individuals responsible for serious violence. But the justification wasn’t moral approval of their past actions. It was a strategic calculation: ending a decades‑long conflict required bringing armed actors into a political framework where violence would no longer be rewarded. Nigerian government, opposition parties, independent candidates are not serious they are campaigning for 2027 re -elections, photo ops of what they will do when they become Nigeria`s president in 2027 while Nigerians are killed daily and they see this as business as usual and normal
Has this approach worked elsewhere?
Yes — but only under specific conditions.
Colombia
The FARC, responsible for kidnappings, killings, and other abuses, agreed to demobilize in 2016.

In exchange, they received reduced sentences, political participation, and reintegration programs.

This was controversial, but it dramatically reduced national violence and ended a 50‑year war.

The process included a truth and reconciliation system, not blanket forgiveness.

Northern Ireland
The Good Friday Agreement (1998) included the early release of paramilitary prisoners from groups like the IRA and loyalist organizations.

These groups had committed severe violence; they are widely recognized as responsible for major harm and loss of life.

Releases were justified as part of a broader settlement that ended the Troubles and created a power‑sharing government.

In both cases, reintegration was not a reward — it was a trade‑off to stop further bloodshed. Nigerian politicians can do the same stop with the lies, slogans, fake decades of failed promises Nigerians need visible progress now 5/11/2026

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