Sheikh Ahmed Tijjani Umar, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has refuted claims that he was taken into custody by the Department of State Services (DSS).
According to reports, Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, claimed in a post on 𝕏 that Umar was taken into custody shortly after being hosted in Kaduna last Sunday.
Umar, however, refuted the allegations in a widely shared video on the internet, claiming that he was simply asked to be questioned before being freed.
The cleric urged supporters and Kaduna State residents to maintain composure and refrain from taking any actions that might disturb the state’s peace, saying he fully cooperated with security personnel.
“I am speaking today to correct the false report that is circulating,” he declared. The DSS did not detain me. I was invited for questioning. I gave my entire cooperation and was set free. I am well, secure, and free.
“I want to urge all of our supporters and Kaduna State residents to maintain their composure, peace, and adherence to the law. Nobody ought to enforce the law on their own. Nobody should cause chaos in the name of loyalty.
Speaking about the experience of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, the ADC chieftain also called on the public to exercise patient and let due procedure unfold.
He also encouraged people who were unhappy with the current political system to use democratic methods to seek change.
“To anyone who is unhappy with the current system, the answer is very simple: register, vote, and choose better leadership when the time comes,” he continued.
“Thank you all and may Allah protect our dear state, Kaduna State,” he continued.
