Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said that Igbos will soon start sending h Ulama to teach Norherners about Islam.

Gumi said this in reaction to a post celebrating the advance of Islam in Christian dominated Igbo land in Nigeria.

He wrote on Facebook, "The Igbos are very industrious people; we will soon start seeking Igbo Ulama to teach Islam in Arewa."


Recently, Gumi distanced himself from alleged statements and video clips claiming that he supported or justified banditry in Nigeria, saying, such materials were faked, manipulated, and doctored.

Gumi made his position known in his Facebook account, and explained that he had noticed repeated misquotations in some of his media interviews, public lectures, and public engagements on issues relating to insecurity and banditry in the country.

He accused certain ethnic-interest groups, prejudiced individuals, and sectional internet content creators of twisting his comments and using sensational headlines to attract public attention at the expense of national suffering.

“I hereby state unequivocally that any video clip, written statement, or message attributed to me, whether directly or by innuendo, suggesting support for, justification of, protection of, or advocacy for banditry in Nigeria or anywhere else does not emanate from me,” he said.

ASA