A renowned Nigerian Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has asked President Goodluck Jonathan to drop his re-election bid, less than 72 hours after he offered a similar warning to a former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari.

In an open letter, similar to the one he wrote Mr. Buhari, Mr. Gumi said President Jonathan has failed as a leader, and stands out as a divisive figure in the country, rather than a unifying rallying point. The letter is posted on his Facebook Page.
“You (President Jonathan) have divided the nation gravely on the religious divide,” the cleric said. “My fellow country man, it’s unfortunate that your stand on many issues have made you into a polarizing figure while the exalted office you occupy needs a nationalistic one.”
Mr. Gumi argued that a Jonathan leadership beyond May 2015 would be cataclysmic for Nigeria because the segment of Nigeria opposed to his occupation of the presidency are convinced he is negatively involved in the Boko Haram saga.

“The natural thing any good leader will do in this situation is to step down for a person all the segments of the nation will have confidence in for their well-being,” the cleric said. “A credible person that will not stir apprehension. The decision is not about your rights but about responsibility.” Mr. Gumi backed his argument with the contents of the famous letter written by former President Olusegun Obasanjo to President Jonathan. He also based his advice on “responsibility of leadership” and not the legality of the president’s re-election ambition.

Read his full post below.

MY CANDID ADVICE TO PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN.

"Mr. President
We have never met despite the fact that we were all born and we lived for more than half a century in this great vast country Nigeria. It’s here we all grew up and were educated and I presume except by divine prudence it’s here that we will all be buried. So what truly matters is the legacy that we will bequest our children and the next generation of Nigerians to come. We will not want it a burnt country with hundreds of thousands dead, maimed or displaced people because of the thoughtlessness and recklessness of its stewardship.

Nigeria today is a single railway line with two heavily loaded trains spending towards each other in opposite direction. You’re the driver of the heavier train and please do not think that even a cart on the railway cannot derail you with great catastrophe to humanity. You need to come out of the cocoon and face the reality. Denial of the truth can never solve problems.

Mr. President, from what I heard from people who are close to you, is that you are humble with a soft heart. But still humility is never enough for an effective leadership. Leadership is about listening and taking the good advices from people of wisdom not from those that benefit from you or have any agenda other than the unity and progress of this Nation.

The mantle of the leadership of this country was given to you under oath. Almost four years ago you swore to protect ‘the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’. You said: ‘ I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; and ‘I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will’

Unfortunately, many people including me before God believe you broke some of your oath. I’ll only need to refer you back to the honest open letter advice you were given by your political godfather. You appear more Ijaw than Nigerian. It’s seldom fathers will deceive their children. Yet you never listen. And sadly by your recalcitrance you are dangerously leading this nation to chaos and turmoil that only God knows were it will end. Muslims have officially registered to you on occasions your partiality. Northern groups have complained about your bias. The youth about your neglect.

You have divided the nation gravely on the religious divide. Already we heard a call in a church that you are now a saviour. Now, not of Nigeria but the church in Nigeria. With this religious zeal on both sides, each side looking at the wrong people for salvation the nation is heading towards disaster.

My fellow country man, it’s unfortunate that your stand on many issues have made you into a polarizing figure while the exalted office you occupy needs a nationalistic one. Surely with the Christian votes and northern PDP followers you can win another election but you will also set the nation into another turmoil because that segment of the nation that rejects you do so because they believe rightly or wrongly you are involved negatively in the Boko Haram Saga. The natural thing any good leader will do in this situation is to step down for a person all the segments of the nation will have confidence with for their well-being. A credible person that will not stir apprehension. The decision is not about your rights but about responsibility.

Therefore as you pray in the Holy Land seek for God’s indulgence to show you the light of honor and do the right thing. It’s God’s command that Nigeria stay united and ‘what therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder’.
A word of wisdom says: ‘He who consults is never disappointed and he who seeks God’s choice never regret’ so please don’t brush it aside call men of wisdom to advice you too.
I for a start, I am hereby candidly advising you to relinquish your presidential ambition because of peace, stability and well being of millions of innocent Nigerians. There are many politicians that can ‘finish’ it on your behalf. The PDP can present Akpabio or Obi or Orji etc.
I rest my case here".

Stay blessed.
Ahmad Gumi


Source: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/170017-sheikh-gumi-to-jonathan-youre-divisive-drop-your-2015-reelection-bid.html

May God Almighty strenghten U d more, that is unbiased advise , that required a 2 ponder on. A word is enough 2 d listen ear

Op. You Shits in ur pant expect invasion of flies. Watch out the TANOIDS are coming run for cover

Nothng divisive about seeking second term....


Nothing divisive against stopping Nigeria turning into boko haram caliphate... Nothing divisive about separation and circulation of power.


It is divisive to call urself born to rule and want power permanently in the north. GEJ till 2019...

it seems to me that the only concrete evidence of divisiveness cited is that someone said GEJ was savior of Christians. What am I missing?

When GEJ supporters openly insult Muslims it is divisive.
The only jingle against APC from GEJ supporters is Muslims or Hausa or Yoruba party.

Did he truly write "Orji" as an alternative?

This government sef

Seun:
it seems to me that the only concrete evidence of divisiveness cited is that someone said GEJ was savior of Christians. What am I missing?

So, even with all the comments, topics, and factual articles placed on your site daily of how GEJ is polarizing the country, the one your brain could come up with is the nonsense you stated above?

ISpiksDaTroof:
So, even with all the comments, topics, and factual articles placed on your site daily of how GEJ is polarizing the country, the one your brain could come up with is the nonsense you quoted above?

Is he polarizing the country just because he exists because of some things he's actually done? Why not list the divisive things he has done?

They say jonathan is a divisive figure, but they cannot tell us how he divided nigeria. The fact that some people don't like jonathan doesn't mean he is divisive. Its extremely rare to find a politician 'loved by everybody'. To the best of my knowledge, every state is represented at the FEC, and development is being spread out evenly. That some politician have tried to give Jonathan a bad name just to hang him is not enough justification for him to forego a right guaranteed him in the constitution to stand for election. If you feel so strongly, set up your campaign and run for president, and lets see how you'll fare..

Seun:
it seems to me that the only concrete evidence of divisiveness cited is that someone said GEJ was savior of Christians. What am I missing?

Seun, Seun, Seun, all jokes aside, Deep down in your heart, I believe you know that President Jonathan's Re-emergence as Nigeria's President come 2015 will have Dire consequences on our collective Unity, both Christians and Muslims. And if president Jonathan wins the elections, (which we know he will, because of PDP) It would be a miracle if the country is not plunged into another civil war come 2015. We should all preach Unity, For all our sakes.

mr man abi wetin u call ur self freedom of speech dosen't mean u shuld be thinking with ur cock and write stupid things, in some contries pple lik u will be arrested and questioned further.Olodo!!!

i hope people will learn to advice /state their point of view without insults the way the respected cleric has done.i am not a fan of GEJ at the same time i hate the way APC and her supporters result to insults ..clueless,kindergaten,dumb president,retard etc .how do you hope to achieve respect............as for me kingsley ayebatonye ,let the best candidate win.#sittingonthefence

What is the meaning of unity and peace if your fundamental rights are not guaranteed in a polity.

Hope he will not be too pained by the 14/02/2015 presidential election result?

Allahu akbar

Watching in 4D

[quote author=Nigerdeltaboi post=27421943]i hope people will learn to advice /state their point of view without insults the way the respected cleric has done.i am not a fan of GEJ at the same time i hate the way APC and her supporters result to insults ..clueless,kindergaten,dumb president,retard etc .how do you hope to achieve respect............as for me kingsley ayebatonye ,let the best candidate win.#sittingonthefence



At the bolded, i'm like you....Neutral Ground eee

But the risk we both are facing is that we could be 'HIT' from both sides....

a supposed president of a supposed secular country like nigeria who kneels down before every d i c k and harry pastor, has he ever kneeled down before an imam, No! he needs to be voted out sharp sharp.

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@Seun

what is the need of highlighting the word done? do you expect the president to bring out his sword and start killing muslims to show his divisive nature? Lets be more matured in reasoning. A president who kneels down before every hook and spook pastor and never does the same for imams is a divisive president by body character. even tambuwal knew of his body character jingoism in fighting corruption, he also displays the same lack in bringing religions together. President Jonathan is a divisive religious sentimental president and not fit for a supposed secular country like nigeria. tufiakwa!

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When he said buhari should not contest,SaTANoids be like the wise one has spoken,now he said Gej should not contest,he became a fanatic

^probably your father is also a son of saTAN

Nonsense......how has GEJ been divisive?

Is he as divisive as the desperate one who asked northerners to vote for only Muslim aspirants in election?

I he as divisive as the one who said he would implement sharia all over Nigeria?...

Nonsense i say....

diluminati:
@Seun

what is the need of highlighting the word done? do you expect the president to bring out his sword and start killing muslims to show his divisive nature? Lets be more matured in reasoning. A president who kneels down before every hook and spook pastor and never does the same for imams is a divisive president by body character. even tambuwal knew of his body character jingoism in fighting corruption, he also displays the same lack in bringing religions together. President Jonathan is a divisive religious sentimental president and not fit for a supposed secular country like nigeria. tufiakwa!
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In a bid to sound reasonable you ended sounding dumber than dumb. So GEJ should have instead been hitting his head on the ground in front of every fanatic imam and sheik? In other words he should stop practicing his faith but rather that of muslim jihadist so as not to come across as been divisive?

Even buhari who is seeking to be president has been making divisive statements since 2003. Calling you a fool is a big insult to fools.

Buhari will never be president of nigeria

courage54:
Sorry to say, but I must tell u. You are the most bias human I have ever come across.

Instead of attacking my person, you should attack my opinion which you think is wrong. If you are right, then I will learn from you.

May I know why this thread is not on front page?

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Sheikh should shut his mouth!

GEJ till una get sense!

Seun:

Is he polarizing the country just because he exists because of some things he's actually done? Why not list the divisive things he has done?

I don't know what games you're trying to play but I'll indulge you.


For one he is openly tribal and religiously divisive. Are we supposed to forget the way he is always kneeling before Preachers, how he routinely praises the Ibos over other ethnic grouos, how he sat still as Ibo leaders insulted Yorubas in his presence during the Anambra elections, or how he has verbally denigrated Yoruba leadership in the past? Which of these would you like us to start with?