Gumi urges Islamic scholars to join politics, seek elective offices
The cleric therefore encouraged Islamic scholars to consider participating in politics and contesting elective positions instead of leaving the political space exclusively to professional politicians.
According to him, “there is nothing in Islam that prevents an Islamic scholar from participating in politics or occupying a political office.
He said the involvement of Islamic scholars in politics could contribute to greater emphasis on morality, accountability and responsible leadership.
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