Imam Removed for Campaigning for Tinubu During Prayers

Imam Dahiru Abubakar was removed from his position at a mosque in the Madina quarters of Bauchi metropolis after he repeatedly used prayer sessions to campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027. He asserted that President Tinubu bore no responsibility for the country's economic hardship or insecurity, suggesting these issues were signs of "end times" rather than failures of leadership.

The final breach occurred after the early morning Subhi prayer on October 18, 2026. Imam Abubakar defended his actions, stating his preaching was based on the fear of God and the complexities of leadership.

He drew comparisons with crises in other African nations, questioning whether Tinubu could be held accountable for instability in Sudan, Chad, and Mali. The mosque committee, led by Imam Abubakar Jibrin, confirmed the removal, stating that Abubakar had been warned multiple times about his political commentary and had even proposed renaming the mosque in honor of Tinubu, which was rejected.

The committee emphasized their neutrality in political matters.