The Bauchi State Council of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has threatened to withhold its support from presidential candidates in the 2027 general elections unless its national leader, Bello Bodejo, is released from detention.
The organisation also appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene and review the circumstances surrounding Bodejo’s detention, with a view to securing his release.
The State Chairman of the group, Alhaji Sale Garbu, disclosed this on Monday at a press conference in Bauchi.
Garbu expressed concern over what he described as the prolonged detention of the Miyetti Allah leader without being brought before a court, saying the development had created anxiety among members.
He also raised concerns about the effect of Bodejo’s continued detention on his family.
The chairman said Bodejo had contributed to efforts to promote peace and security in the country, particularly through initiatives aimed at addressing challenges confronting communities.
He urged President Tinubu to examine the circumstances surrounding the detention and take steps to resolve the matter.
Garbu also appealed to the Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, to intervene and support efforts to secure Bodejo’s release in good health.
The organisation maintained that it would not support the presidential candidate of any political party in the 2027 election until its national leader was released.
Earlier, the State Secretary of the organisation, Sulaiman Shehu, appealed to traditional rulers across the country to intervene in the matter.
Shehu urged traditional institutions to engage relevant authorities and support efforts to find a peaceful and lawful resolution to the situation.
The organisation also called on government authorities, community leaders and other stakeholders to pay attention to the matter in the interest of peace, justice and the wellbeing of Bodejo’s family.
Bodejo has faced detention and legal proceedings in 2026, with reports linking his case to allegations investigated by the EFCC.
Earlier reports also said he was subsequently rearrested by the Department of State Services after fulfilling bail conditions.
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