HURIWA demands Sheikh Gumi’s arrest over divisive comments

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has sternly condemned Sheikh Ahmad Gumi’s recent divisive remarks and called for his immediate arrest and prosecution.

Gumi, a prominent cleric known for his controversial comments, has been accused by HURIWA of acting as a spokesperson for terrorists in Nigeria, mingling with these groups and advocating for amnesty on their behalf.

HURIWA, a human rights advocacy group, has been critical of Sheikh Gumi’s activities for some time, alleging that he has acted as a spokesperson for terrorists in Nigeria. The association has accused him of mingling with terrorists, negotiating on their behalf, and advocating for amnesty for these groups, despite their involvement in violence, kidnappings, and other criminal activities.

Furthermore, HURIWA noted that Sheikh Gumi’s recent comments regarding the appointment of Nyesom Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised concerns. “Gumi criticized the decision to involve Israelis in Abuja’s security, insinuating that this would lead to the city becoming an “extension of Tel Aviv.”

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HURIWA has interpreted these comments as a sign of Gumi’s alleged sympathy for terrorists and his apparent willingness to see Nigeria destabilized by these groups”.

Also, HURIWA emphasized that the appointment of Nyesom Wike as the FCT Minister is a political matter, not a religious one.

The association firmly rejected any insinuation that a Christian cannot hold this position and sees it as an attempt to sow religious discord, stressing that Abuja belongs to all Nigerians and should not be subject to religious or regional divisions.

In light of these developments, HURIWA continued to demand Sheikh Gumi’s arrest and prosecution, highlighting the need for accountability and justice in addressing the issues related to his controversial statements and activities.

The association further maintained that all Nigerians, regardless of their religious or regional backgrounds, have a stake in the nation’s capital, peace, and security.