Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bauchi State Council, has said its members will not give bulk votes to any presidential candidate 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 in the matter and review the charges against Bodejo with a view to securing his unconditional release.
The State Chairman of the organisation, Alhaji Sale Garbu, stated this on Monday at a press conference in Bauchi.
Garbu expressed concern over what he described as the prolonged detention of the group’s national leader without him being brought before a court, saying the situation had generated anxiety among members.
He also raised concerns about the impact of Bodejo’s continued absence 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.
Garbu urged President Tinubu to examine the circumstances surrounding Bodejo’s detention and take steps to resolve the matter.
He also appealed to 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, citing concerns over his continued detention.
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 give attention to the matter in the interest of peace, justice and the wellbeing of Bodejo’s family.