Bauchi Residents Challenge Imam's Removal Over Tinubu Support

Dahiru Abubakar, known as “Jejiwe Danmalam,” claims he was removed from a mosque in Madina Quarters, Bauchi, due to his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid for the 2027 general elections. However, local residents dispute this, stating that Abubakar was not the substantive imam but only led prayers in the absence of the regular imam.

Ibrahim Muhammad, a resident, described Abubakar as a controversial figure who has shifted political allegiances, suggesting that his recent support for Tinubu follows earlier criticism of the president and the All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding economic issues. Muhammad emphasized the importance of verifying information during the political season.

Abubakar confirmed he was removed from the mosque where he occasionally led prayers and clarified that it was a small neighborhood mosque, not a Jumu’ah mosque. He attributed his removal to his political stance.