Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi says the abduction of schoolchildren, while condemnable, is a “lesser evil” when compared with the killing of soldiers. In an interview with the BBC published on Tuesday, Gumi said both acts are wrong but differ in severity. He defended earlier comments on the matter, insisting that his assessment is based […]
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi says he is willing to personally champion a campaign for amnesty for Nnamdi Kanu — on the condition that the IPOB leader publicly renounces violence. Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was recently convicted of terrorism and sentenced to life imprisonment by James Omotosho of the […]
Popular Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi has disclosed how the Nigerian government can stop banditry and the crimes among herders. Gumi said crimes among herders can be stopped through education. In a Facebook post, the controversial Islamic scholar said the building of schools and encouraging children of herdsmen to attend them would prevent banditry. Gumi recalled […]
The Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has accused popular Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi of inciting violence following his visit to Igboho. Afenifere said Gumi’s visit to Igboho is an absurdity taken too far by Gumi. The organisation was reacting to a video of Gumi visiting Igboho, headquarters of Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State. In […]
Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi, has condemned politicians who attended the wedding of President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, Yusuf, in Kano with hired private jets. Naija News had earlier reported that the president’s son tied the knot with his lover, Zarah, one of the daughters of the Emir of Bichi, Nasir Ado Bayero. This news platform also […]