Gumi, an advocate for bandits, fuels ethnoreligious tensions, alleging that the Tinubu administration is deceiving northerners and plotting harm against Muslims.

Certainly. Mr. Gumi, a prominent figure known for his stance on bandit-related issues, has recently made statements that have raised significant controversy. These remarks pertain to his views on

President Bola Tinubu's administration and its policies.He contends that the government misled individuals from the northern regions by utilizing a Muslim-Muslim electoral ticket on February 25. In Mr. Gumi's perspective, this maneuver was a deliberate tactic to ensure electoral success.

Furthermore, Mr. Gumi has accused the Tinubu government of not only cheating northerners but also of engaging in a sinister partnership with Israelis aimed at the extermination of Muslims within Nigeria. These allegations were made during a widely circulated video of Mr. Gumi delivering a sermon. In this video, he also addresses rumors surrounding the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike's purported plan to demolish a portion of the Abuja Central Mosque.

Speaking in the Hausa language, Mr. Gumi expresses his strong condemnation of the FCT minister, labeling him as "Satanic." He claims that the minister has brought in the Israeli Ambassador, leading to apprehensions about the security situation in Abuja. According to Mr. Gumi, this collaboration could potentially transform Abuja into a situation akin to Tel Aviv, with bearded individuals potentially being wrongly identified as threats.

It's worth noting that Mr. Gumi provides no substantial evidence to substantiate these grave allegations. He also criticizes those who supported the Muslim-Muslim ticket that resulted in the election of Mr. Tinubu as president and Kashim Shettima as vice president. He decries these supporters, referring to them as "hypocrites and worthless," for their perceived silence in the face of what he claims to be an Israeli takeover of Abuja's security apparatus.

Mr. Gumi further contends that despite the presence of northerners in positions of authority within the Ministry of Defence, they lack actual control over state arms and munitions. He highlights a purported conversation with a leader from the Miyetti Allah group, advising him to abstain from negotiating with bandits, insinuating that such endeavors might be a ploy.

In his view, the real wielders of power in terms of command and control are not the individuals like himself but rather undisclosed entities with a hidden agenda. Mr. Gumi alleges that they have hijacked economic power and resources, with intentions to deceive the populace for their own gain.

Despite these highly inflammatory statements, both the spokesperson for the State Security Service (SSS), Peter Afunnaya, and the presidency have declined to offer any comments on Mr. Gumi's remarks. Meanwhile, the Niger Delta Congress has issued a statement vehemently condemning Mr. Gumi's comments, urging security agencies not to overlook the matter.

Given the history of ethnoreligious tensions in Northern Nigeria, such statements from influential figures like Mr. Gumi have the potential to further strain the region's stability. It's crucial to note that these claims come in direct contradiction to warnings from the State Security Service against making comments that could incite chaos within the country.