29/07/2025
Our Stance Against Fulani Leadership in Hausaland, Nigeria – Kaltum Alumbe Jitami
Statement from the Indigenous Hausa People of Nigeria
We, the Hausa people of Nigeria, stand united in our firm opposition to the idea that Sa'adu Abubakar, the Sultan of the Fulani in Sokoto, should assume the role of traditional or royal chairperson over the Hausa community in Hausaland. We categorically reject the notion that the Sultan, with no genuine roots in the indigenous landscape of Nigeria, deserves to be recognized as a leader among the kings, who are deeply rooted in our history and culture. Our esteemed monarchs across Tiviland, Igboland, Yorubaland, Kanuriland, Ebiraland, and other regions in the Middle Belt possess a heritage that is inherently tied to this land, and it is unacceptable for them to submit to the authority of someone who is, in essence, a descendant of immigrants.
This conclusion is echoed strongly by Kaltum Alumbe Jitami, a passionate Hausa advocate advocating for the liberation of our people through the Guguwar Hausawa Tsantsa Movement. She has taken to platforms like the Jaruma Hausa TV channel, leveraging the power of the internet and social media to amplify the voice of the Hausa people.
Consider the historical context: would it be appropriate to assert that a Fulani is the leader of Shehu Borno, an honorable and revered king in Nigeria? We implore the Nigerian populace to open their eyes to the underlying dynamics at play. The Fulani elite appear intent on provoking the indigenous people for ambitions that are less than noble. Why else would they push for Sa'adu Abubakar, a figure tied to the ideology of Fodionism that stems from Usman Danfodio, to take a leadership position over the indigenous kings? We must remember that Usman Danfodio’s actions in the 19th century led to the betrayal of the Hausa people, resulting in the deaths of our kings, the killing and the displacement of our Islamic scholars, as he replaced Hausa kings with Fulani leaders atop the royal thrones.
Is it to be assumed that all the kings of Nigeria are descendants of Usman Danfodio? The throne occupied by Sa'adu Abubakar—often referred to as the Sultan of Sokoto—is the very seat established by Danfodio following the violent upheavals that decimated Hausa leadership in the revolt of 1804, extending its impact to other indigenous tribes, including those in Nupe and Yorubaland (notably in Ilorin). Should the government choose to appoint Sa'adu Abubakar as chairperson of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, it is Usman Danfodio whose legacy you honor, for he is the bloodline from which this Sultan descends.
Let us not overlook the reign of Sa'adu Abubakar under which the notorious group Boko Haram emerged, instigating fear and chaos among the Nigerian populace during the tenures of Umaru Musa Yar'adua, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari. The latter, who many regarded with suspicion for his alleged support of terrorism, appeared to act in accordance with the ambitions of his ancestor, Usman Danfodio. Now, under the leadership of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we witness an escalation of Fulani terrorism that refuses to subside. This is troubling, especially when key government positions such as those held by Badaru Abubakar and Bello Matawalle as ministers of defense, and Nuhu Ribadu as an advisor on security, expose how deeply ingrained these connections are within the government.
Just like the Fulanis in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal, the Fulanis of Nigeria should accept their downfall with faith. Just four years ago, in Mali, a third of the country was in the hands of the Fulanis; today there is not even a single local government in the hands of the Fulanis. The Indigenous People in these countries are evicting Fulanis out of their Ancestral land.
I also call on our Muslim Hausa brothers to remember the 800-year-old Andalusian Empire in the name of Islam in Spain, which they used to terrorize the indigenous; today there is no trace of them. They left the country humiliated. Similarly, Zanzibar, where the Arabs were present for 370 years, but today they are not there. I want to ask the Nigerian people, do you know the history of Mauritania? Do you know what the Fulani did in Mauritania, that is how they started? Today, the indigenous tribes in Mauritania do not have the right to go to modern schools or acquire religious education. They do not have the right to own a house or a farm. They do not have the right to own a birth certificate in their own ancestral land, Mauritania. They do not have the right to vote; they have become slaves. The Fulani sell them like animals. It is not more than 30 years since the Europeans prevented the Fulani from selling the black indigenous people in Mauritania.
The history of atrocities committed by the Fulani, from the Maitatsine disturbances during Shehu Shagari, who brought Buba Marwa Maitatsine from Cameroon, which resulted in thousands of Hausas killed in Kano, to the emergence of Boko Haram, paints a grim picture. The Fulani have caused the extermination of over 7 million Hausas during Buhari's regime and have left countless villages ravaged and displaced in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Niger states. Women and children face unimaginable horrors of r**e, even within sacred spaces; this happened in Sokoto during Buhari's regime under the watch of the Sultan of Sokoto. For over a decade, Fulani terrorism has ravaged Hausaland, fueled by ambitions for an Islamic government, specifically the Usmaniyya Republic they dream of establishing, with alleged sponsorship from external forces, including Iran.
The indigenous tribes of Nigeria must fully comprehend the perilous path we face if we continue to entertain the aspirations of the Fulani elites. Their influence pervades relationships with political puppets, like the infamous Solomon Lalong, who once governed Plateau State and is known for his close ties to Miyetti Allah, the group recognized for instilling violence and terror in the Middle Belt region, Hausaland, Nigeria, and Africa as a whole.
I call upon the Yoruba youth, the Hausa youth, as well as the youth of all indigenous tribes within the Middle Belt and Kanuri regions to diligently assess the intentions of the Fulani. Should the government assume that the Fulani will act in the interest of our culture and traditions, we will find ourselves in a tragic position. One must seriously question who can uphold our rich cultural heritage if they themselves have no authentic cultural roots.
The Yoruba king, the Oni of Ife, is respected and preserves their traditions and cultural heritage, deeply rooted in our shared history. However, having someone devoid of such cultural connections, like the Fulani, placed in a position of authority over the custodians of our traditions and cultural practices is something we cannot condone.
It is essential to be vigilant. The so-called “Sultan of Sokoto” has secular aspirations interwoven with religious zealotry, aiming to establish an Islamic state reminiscent of the legacies of Danfodio. As Hausa people, we reject any semblance of allegiance to Sa'adu Abubakar or his familial legacy. In religious matters, we will not follow them; in political matters, we will not be guided by them; in royal matters, we will not accept them; and culturally, they will not lead us.
The enmity between the Hausa and Fulani has persisted for over 220 years since Usman Danfodio’s 1804 historical betrayal of our Hausa kings and scholars. Let us learn from this legacy of conflict. The Hausa people will pursue justice and reclaim our agency, however long it takes. Indigenous people across Nigeria must shed any fears regarding the Fulani, for we are the majority—making up approximately 30% of the population in Nigeria—while the Fulani account for a mere 6%. It is imperative to dispel the illusion of fear that has gripped us regarding their minority status.
May Allah bless Nigeria and protect our nation from the encroachment and terror perpetuated by the Fulani, while instilling within us the vigilance needed to safeguard our heritage. Recognizing these threats is of utmost importance now and in the future.
Signed:
Kaltum Alumbe Jitami
(Hausa People of Nigeria, Hausaland Emancipator)
Guguwar Hausawa Tsantsa Movement"
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