The Saudi Arabian embassy in Abuja has kept mute on the reported deportation of popular Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi.

Saudi Arabia authorities stopped Kaduna-based Gumi from performing the 2025 Hajj and deported him to Nigeria.

Sheikh Gumi confirmed this in a post on Monday on Facebook.

He said the Saudi government had granted him a visa for Hajj but he was not allowed to enter Medina to begin his religious duties.

He said the Saudi Arabian action may not be unconnected with his views on world politics.

?Due to some reasons related to my views on world politics, the authorities in Saudi Arabia do not want me to be present at Hajj even though they have granted me a visa,?

Sheikh Gumi said in a post on his Facebook page.

He added: ?I am grateful to the authorities in Nigeria who have pledged to engage with the Saudi authorities on this matter.?

According to findings, Sheikh Gumi is part of a delegation of scholars sponsored by the Nigerian Hajj Commission (NAHCON) to travel to Saudi Arabia for religious services.

Gumi arrived in Medina with other clerics last Saturday around 10:30 pm on an Umza Air flight.

But upon arrival at the city?s airport, Saudi immigration officials prevented the cleric from entering the country.

Reports revealed that Sheikh Gumi has returned to Nigeria to continue his daily activities, especially teaching.

When The Nation reached out to the embassy to get an official response, the Press Attach?, Mohammed Alsahabi said he does not have any information on the issue now.

He however promised to provide ones he has any information.

?I have seen the news and I don?t have any information now, ones I have I will let you know,? he said. (The Nation)

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