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 […]
*Campaigners allege plans to demolish National Mosque, recruit Israeli agents in FCT *N’Delta militants warn Gumi Clerics say rumours designed to cause disunity BY UKPONO UKPONG & IDIBIA GABRIEL Amidst rising concerns, numerous unfounded rumours have been circulating, alleging that the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the partial demolition of the National Mosque, […]
A prominent Islamic Scholar based in Kaduna State, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has revealed what bandits told him their grievances are during his previous encounter with them. Naija News reports that Sheikh Gumi has, in recent years, become actively engaged in meeting with bandits, kidnappers and cattle rustlers terrorising the Northern part of Nigeria, a development […]
By Tom Okpe Islamic cleric, Shiekh Ahmed Gumi has stated that the Boko Haram sect can still be redeemed, demanding creation of Ministry of Nomadic Affairs for proper coordination. He also appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to calculate all the empowerment spent on the Niger Delta region and do same to the Fulani. Gumi said […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has accused controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi of promoting banditry in Northern Nigeria. CAN alleged that Gumi was responsible for the increasing banditry activities in the North. Rev Divine Eche, the chairman of the Imo State chapter of CAN, made the remark while addressing journalists in Abuja. Eche […]
Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has declared that bandits currently troubling the northern part of Nigeria “are going nowhere”. According to Gumi in a post on his known Facebook page on Monday morning titled’ ‘Zamfara: The Flaring Of Crisis’, military action against criminal herdsmen and bandits will not solve the security challenge, but “will […]
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has revealed that several Boko Haram commanders are willing to surrender and urged the Federal Government to use proper engagement to negotiate with the group. Gumi, who spoke to ARISE NEWS Channel, the broadcast arm of THISDAY Newspapers, in Kaduna yesterday after hosting the released students of the Federal […]
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a well-known Islamic cleric, has stated that if his child is abducted, he will lock Aso Rock. In an interview with BBC Pidgin on Friday, he reported this. Speaking during the interview, the cleric reiterated his view that ransom should be paid to bandits to free their captives. Recall that on Wednesday, […]
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic cleric, has said that Boko Haram insurgents are behind the kidnappings of students at Greenfield University in Kaduna. Gumi’s new statement comes after Nigerians expressed concern about the fate of the captive students after news emerged that the terrorists had threatened to kill them if their demands were not met. […]
A controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has stated that he does not bargain with robbers. Gumi disclosed this during a meeting with former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, yesterday. Sani had gone to Gumi to beg him to assist in the liberation of the 39 College students and eight members of the Redeemed Christian […]
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic cleric, has slammed the country’s lawmakers for failing to fulfill their responsibilities to their constituents, resulting in rising insecurity across the country. Gumi made this comment during a virtual presentation at a program organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies on Wednesday, March 24. He claimed that […]
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic cleric, has slammed those calling for his arrest because of his talks with bandits with the Nigerian government. He claimed that both the governors of Kaduna and Zamfara states were involved in holding bandit meetings. While revealing that government officials are present at his meetings with criminals, he referred to […]