Ahmad Gumi
Ahmad Gumi has dismissed allegations linking him to support for banditry in Nigeria.
In a statement released in Kaduna on Saturday, Gumi described the claims and materials circulating online as false, altered and fabricated by individuals and groups driven by ethnic and sectional agendas.
He stated that some of his media appearances, public sermons and remarks on insecurity had been intentionally twisted by online content creators seeking attention and traffic.
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“I want to clearly state that any video, written publication or message credited to me, either directly or indirectly implying support for, defence of, encouragement of, or advocacy for banditry in Nigeria or elsewhere, is entirely false and does not originate from me,” he said.
The cleric reiterated his commitment to Nigeria, describing the country as a land blessed with enormous potential.
He appealed to members of the public, media outlets and government agencies to ignore misleading materials being circulated in his name.
Gumi further warned that anyone continuing to spread false information about him after the release of the statement could face legal consequences.
He expressed optimism that Nigeria would eventually overcome its security problems and prayed that victims of violence across the country would find solace in the united efforts of Nigerians and the international community to tackle insecurity.
According to him, factors such as ignorance, poverty and deep-rooted social injustice remain major contributors to the lingering crisis, stressing the need for sustainable solutions.
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