Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has disclosed that he has already decided whom to support in the 2027 presidential election but will keep his choice private, saying he does not want his political preference to influence others.
In an interview reported by The Nation, Gumi discussed his engagements with bandits, the state of Nigeria’s economy, President Bola Tinubu’s reforms and the next general election.
Asked whether Tinubu was qualified to seek another term, particularly given concerns about his ability to campaign nationwide, the cleric said voters would make their choices based on the candidates available.
Gumi noted that he had only one vote and could not dictate how others should vote. He said his students and followers held different political opinions and supported various parties, making it important for him to maintain neutrality.
He also described Nigeria’s democracy as relatively young, noting that the Fourth Republic was about 27 years old compared with the United States’ more than 200 years of democratic experience. He argued that the US still faced electoral controversies, adding that Nigerians should value the opportunity to choose their leaders as the country’s democracy develops.
Explaining why he would not publicly endorse a candidate, Gumi said, “Yes. I cannot endorse or nominate anybody at this stage. know who I will vote for in 2027 but I don’t want to reveal the person. If I publicly announce that I am supporting a particular candidate, some people may be influenced by my position. I do not want that. I want everybody to vote for whoever they believe is suitable.”
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