Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bauchi State Council, has threatened to withhold its votes from presidential candidates in the 2027 general elections unless its national leader, Bello Bodejo, is released from detention.
The group said it would not support the presidential candidate of any political party in the election while Bodejo remained in detention.
This is as it called on government authorities, traditional rulers, community leaders and other stakeholders to intervene, saying the matter should be addressed in the interest of justice, peace and Bodejo’s family.
The state chairman of the organisation, Alhaji Sale Garbu, disclosed this on Monday at a press conference in Bauchi, where he called on the Federal Government to intervene in the matter.
Garbu specifically appealed to President Bola Tinubu to review the circumstances surrounding Bodejo’s detention and the charges against him, with a view to securing his unconditional release.
He said the continued detention of the organisation’s leader had created anxiety among members, while also expressing concern about the effect of his absence on his family.
According to him, Bodejo had contributed to efforts aimed at promoting peace and security in the country, particularly through initiatives addressing challenges affecting communities.
Garbu also urged Bauchi State governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, to intervene and support efforts to secure Bodejo’s release.
He said the organisation’s decision on the 2027 election was informed by its concerns over the continued detention of its national leader.
2027: Miyetti Allah threatens to withhold votes over Bodejo’s detention