Renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged leaders of political parties to take charge of their supporters and ensure they do not resort to violence as the 2027 general elections draw closer.

Gumi made the call while speaking on the rising tension in the polity, warning that politics must not be turned into a battleground.

According to him, party leaders have a duty to talk to their followers, calm them down and stop them from attacking opponents or causing trouble in their communities.

He said no ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian, adding that leaders who look away while their supporters cause violence should be held responsible for the breakdown of peace.

The cleric also advised politicians to compete with ideas and programmes, rather than with threats, insults and physical attacks.

He noted that violence during elections has in the past left families in pain, destroyed property and weakened trust in the democratic process.

Gumi, therefore, called on party leaders, candidates and their supporters to shun violence in all its forms and embrace peace before, during and after the 2027 polls.

He urged security agencies and other stakeholders to also play their part in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere for the elections.

“Control your supporters now or violence will consume us all. Violence does not translate into votes; it only alienates voters and undermines democracy,” Gumi said.

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The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement has extended its nationwide grassroots mobilisation campaign to Zamfara State, inaugurating its state chapter and unveiling 25 campaign vehicles in Gusau on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The movement’s Grand Patron, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, was represented by the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Kestin Pondi.

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, welcomed the initiative and expressed his administration’s support for the movement’s activities.

The 25 vehicles, equipped with public address systems and campaign materials, are intended to strengthen the movement’s operations across communities, wards and local government areas in Zamfara State.

Speaking at the inauguration, Pondi explained that the initiative was designed to complement existing political mobilisation efforts and improve public awareness of the Tinubu administration’s policies and programmes.

Governor Lawal commended Tompolo and the movement for the initiative, while encouraging the newly inaugurated state leadership to coordinate its activities effectively.

The National Coordinator of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Sunday Asuku, also praised the state leadership for its commitment to the organisation’s nationwide expansion.

The Zamfara inauguration forms part of a broader mobilisation programme across Nigeria, with the movement establishing state chapters and providing vehicles to support grassroots engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The event further highlighted the growing involvement of political stakeholders in preparations for the next electoral cycle.

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Former lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, and some social media influencers have reacted to a viral video showing President Bola Tinubu allegedly being booed after attending Juma’at prayers in Abuja.

It was reports that a video circulating on social media captured the moment the president was leaving the renovated Shehu Shagari Central Mosque in Area 1, Garki, Abuja.

In the footage, some Muslim youths could be heard shouting “Ba Ma Yi”, a Hausa expression used to reject something or someone.

The incident reportedly occurred shortly after the Chief Imam offered prayers for Nigeria and President Tinubu.

Reacting to the video, Melaye described the incident as a protest against the president and his alleged ambition to seek re-election in 2027.

“Jumart prayer turned protest against Tinubu,” Melaye wrote on X.

Similarly, an X influencer, Ahmed Umar, popularly known as Ahmed Au, said the incident reflected the growing frustration among Nigerians.

He wrote, “Nigerians are expressing their frustration! As Tinubu passed the Area 1 Central Mosque in Abuja, people shouted ‘Ba Ma Yi!”

However, the president’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, dismissed the claims that Tinubu was booed, insisting that he received a warm welcome at the mosque.

To counter the viral footage, Onanuga shared another video showing the president waving at the crowd before departing the mosque.

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