In a provocative and chilling declaration shared on his Facebook page, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has issued what many are describing as a final ultimatum to those opposing his calls for dialogue. The cleric, a polarizing figure in the discourse surrounding national security, stated unequivocally that those who turn their backs on peaceful negotiation will be left with no choice but to face the “devastating and inescapable” consequences of a full-blown war.
The statement has sent shockwaves across social media, as Gumi moved away from his usual tone of mediation toward one of grim prophecy. By suggesting that war is the only alternative to his proposed peace framework, the Sheikh has placed the burden of future bloodshed squarely on the shoulders of those who reject his controversial methods of engagement with armed groups.
Sheikh Gumi’s rhetoric suggests that the country is standing on a precipice. He argues that the refusal to seek a middle ground is a “suicide mission” for the state. To Gumi, the “consequences of war” are not abstract concepts; they are the visceral realities of scorched-earth tactics, the total breakdown of the economy, and a humanitarian crisis that would dwarf current challenges.
His critics have reacted swiftly, accusing the cleric of using “fear-mongering” and “blackmail” to force the government’s hand toward amnesty for bandits. They argue that his words border on an incitement to accept terms under duress. Conversely, his supporters claim he is merely the only “truth-teller” brave enough to describe the horrific reality that awaits if the current military escalation continues.
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