In Nigeria, Atiku accuses a governor of suspending an imam
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Aminiya
Atiku Abubakar, the ADC’s presidential candidate, says a governor suspended an imam after he led their prayer, during a visit to the Emir of Bauchi, according to Aminiya. He says political officials are targeting people close to him and promises to prevent any interference in traditional chieftaincies if elected.
Atiku Abubakar, the ADC candidate in Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, accused political officials, including governors, on Saturday of targeting people close to him. He claimed that an imam had been suspended after leading a prayer that he was attending, according to Aminiya.
Atiku made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the palace of Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, Emir of Bauchi, as part of his election campaign. He also condemned restrictions which he said were imposed on political officials wishing to meet traditional rulers because of their political differences.
The ADC candidate said governors should not interfere in the affairs of traditional authorities or control religious leaders. He promised that such practices would not happen under his presidency, if he were elected.
Atiku’s statement came on the day he continued his campaign in Bauchi, following Atiku Abubakar, ADC candidate, arrives in Bauchi, Nigeria, published on 14 November.
