‘But he mediates for bandits’ — reactions as Gumi’s son graduates from NDA

Abdulrahaman Ahmad, son of Abubakar Gumi Ahmad, an Islamic cleric, has graduated from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).

Gumi, the controversial cleric, previously served in the Nigerian army, where he attained the rank of captain before retiring.

On Sunday, Shehu Sani, former Nigerian senator, posted a photograph of Gumi and son on X, congratulating Abdulrahaman on his graduation from the NDA.

“Sheikh Gumi’s son Abdulrahaman Ahmad, graduated from the Nigerian Defence Academy; Congratulations and wishing him all the best in the service to our country,” Sani wrote on X.

According to sources, the graduation ceremony for the new cadets is scheduled for Saturday, September 27.

The source told TheCable that the photograph currently circulating on social media originated from a pre-graduation programme.

Meanwhile, Nigerians have expressed their views on Sani’s social media post.

The responses were varied, reflecting the complex views surrounding the Gumi family, especially given Gumi’s controversial role as a mediator between the government and bandits.

“Okay…..now I understand why your government is reintegrating Boko Haram terrorists into the Nigerian military,” Aondona Onjefu, a netizen wrote.

“What a smart move by Gumi, bokoharam spokesperson/mediator has successfully planted his son in the Nigerian army. Do your arithmetic well, you will surely have the equal to =”, another user commented.

Below are reactions:

Okay…..now I understand why your government is reintegrating Boko Haram terrorists into the Nigerian military 🪖

Bandit midman son don graduate from Nigerian defence academy…. Ire oh🥱🥱🥱

— Aondona Stephen Onjefu (@stephen_rich1) September 21, 2025

What a smart move by Gumi, bokoharam spokesperson/mediator has successfully planted his son in Nigeria army, do your arithmetic well, you will surely have the equal to =

— Ladies & Gentlemen (@FigLynch) September 21, 2025

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Now I understand
It only God that can safe us from this disaster

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— NAYEL⛺ (@NayelBillah) September 21, 2025

Future patron of bandit congratulations

— Nelson Collins (@Neuton0001) September 21, 2025

Apparently planting MOLES everywhere.

Careful forensic background checks would disqualify certain elements from being enlisted in the nation’s security services.

What do I know? 😨

— neeAgric (@nee_Agric) September 21, 2025

Father and son😎 pic.twitter.com/QSC8u3bvLP

— PhYsiCiSt 🧨 (@UncleNaz_) September 21, 2025

His father has been feeding the very criminals who spilled the blood of uniformed men. May he rot while eating from the same cursed plate the fallen heroes were forced to swallow from, let the taste of their sacrifice burn his tongue and poison his soul.

— 𝕄𝕦𝕣𝕡𝕙 (@TerwaseMurphy) September 21, 2025

Seems Gumi is more patriotic than our political class put together, including the NURTW boss, the Tinubu boy, who has a daughter that recently graduated from the US army. Congratulations 🎊 to him

— Tall _Chocolate is an Engineer with a difference (@SNnabuenyi) September 21, 2025

With all due respect to the north, ENKR.
Y’all dont know what your main issue is.
A senator (or an ex senator) is here congratulating the son of a bandit middle man?

— That Alaba boy 🧔 (@Darlington74720) September 21, 2025