“I’ve Been Marked for Elimination as Boko Haram Figure” — Sheikh Gumi Alleges Abuja Security Plot, Blames US and Foreign Interference for Nigeria’s Insecurity

Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has claimed that he was secretly warned by security sources in Abuja that his name appeared on a list of individuals allegedly marked for elimination as Boko Haram figures. Speaking to his congregation, Gumi said he received an early-morning phone call from an unidentified source who informed him that his name was mentioned during high-level national security discussions.

Gumi alleged that the plan involved foreign forces, accusing the United States of targeting him and blaming American policies for the emergence and sustenance of Boko Haram insurgents. He argued that foreign-backed narratives had deepened Nigeria’s insecurity and worsened religious and social divisions, while falsely portraying Christians as the sole victims of violence.

The cleric further accused Nigerian political and religious leaders of remaining silent in the face of growing hardship, oppression, and insecurity, saying their failure to engage in honest dialogue had left the country fragmented and fearful. He warned that continued silence and division among leaders and scholars would further drag Nigeria into crisis, stressing that no sovereign nation should tolerate external interference designed to divide its people along religious or social lines.

FG Reacts as Canadian Court Labels APC, PDP as Terrorist Groups.

The Federal Government has condemned a Canadian Federal Court ruling that classified Nigeria’s two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as terrorist organisations.

The government’s reaction was contained in a statement on Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa. According to the government, the label, linked to an immigration case involving Nigerian national Douglas Egharevba, was “reckless, baseless, and an unacceptable interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs.”

Egharevba, who arrived in Canada in 2017 seeking refugee status, had his case reviewed under allegations that certain Nigerian political parties had terrorist affiliations. The court in its judgment extended the allegations to the APC and PDP.

“The Court made a sweeping accusation against the entire membership of political parties that have produced democratically elected presidents, instead of focusing on individuals found guilty of offences,” the ministry said. “Such classification is false, unacceptable, and carries dangerous implications.”

The government stressed that Nigeria’s political parties operate within a robust constitutional and legal framework, warning that the ruling could spread misinformation and inflame tensions.

Calling on Ottawa to retract the designation, the FG urged Canadian authorities to avoid endorsing politically motivated narratives that misrepresent Nigeria’s democratic system. It reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to fighting terrorism and cooperating on global security, while cautioning citizens against misrepresenting the country for asylum or immigration advantages.

“Nigeria remains committed to the global fight against terrorism and has made significant strides in countering extremism. The international community should disregard this misguided ruling,” the statement said.