Renowned Islamic leader Ahmad Gumi has rejected claims that his trip to Ibadan last year was an attempt to Islamize Oyo State or to advocate for northern religious interests in the South-West region.
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In response to renewed criticisms due to recent security issues in Oyo State, Gumi maintained that no person or organization has the authority to restrict his movements across Nigeria. He further explained that his visit to Ibadan was not prompted by an invitation from any Muslim group or individual in the South-West.
In a Facebook update on Tuesday, the cleric noted that he participated in the event purely as a representative of a coalition of northern Islamic scholars.
“I now see how Islamophobia is influencing politics in the South-West and why I’ve found myself caught up in local political disputes,” he stated.
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“I was in Ibadan not at the behest of any Muslim individual or group from the South-West, but as a representative of the Coalition.
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“Is there anyone who can prevent me from traveling anywhere in Nigeria?”
Gumi’s comments came just a day after one of the individuals kidnapped in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State refuted claims that the kidnappers demanded the implementation of Sharia law in exchange for their freedom.
On November 19, 2025, Gumi was in Ibadan as a guest speaker at the Southern Nigerian Ulama Summit at the University of Ibadan. During this visit, he also took part in a courtesy meeting with notable Muslim scholars from both the northern and southern regions of Nigeria.
