Kaduna-based Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi says Islamic scholars can provide better leadership than professional politicians, citing their religious knowledge and moral training. In remarks made in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, he urges Islamic scholars across Nigeria to become more involved in politics and governance, including taking on public leadership roles.
Gumi argues that Islam does not bar religious scholars from participating in politics or seeking public office. He says the Ulama should not limit their work to religious activities alone, but should also help shape society through political engagement. According to his view, leaders guided by faith and moral principles may be more conscious of their duties to the public and could help strengthen accountability.
Across the outlets, the coverage focuses on the same core message: Gumi’s call for greater political participation by Islamic scholars. Both accounts present the statement as an encouragement rather than a claim about specific appointments or electoral outcomes, and they attribute the comments to the BBC Hausa Service interview.
