“I Wasn’t Arrested Or Detained” – Sheikh Ahmad Umar Refutes Peter Obi’s Claim

Sheikh Ahmad Umar, an Islamic scholar based in Kaduna, has denied reports that he was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) after hosting Peter Obi.

Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, had alleged that the cleric was arrested shortly after their meeting in Kaduna on Sunday.

He described the reported incident as a worrying sign for democracy, raising concerns about threats to free speech and political expression.

However, in a video that later spread online, Umar dismissed the claim, saying he was never arrested of detained.

According to him, he was only invited for questioning by security officials, which he fully cooperated with before being allowed to go.

“I am speaking today to correct a false report being circulated in some quarters. I was not detained by the DSS,” he said.

“I was invited for questioning. I cooperated fully and I was released. I am free. I am safe. And I am well.”

The cleric also urged his followers and residents to remain calm and avoid taking matters into their own hands, stressing the need to maintain peace and order.

“No one should take the law into his hands. No one should create disorder in the name of loyalty,” he said.

Umar advised those unhappy with the political situation to express their views through lawful and democratic means, encouraging people to register and vote when the time comes.

“The answer is very simple: register, vote, and choose better leadership when the time comes,” he added.

KanyiDaily recalls that Peter Obi recently said he is not sure he will get the 2027 presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).