Fulani are upset.
They thought they have conquered Nigeria before Trump intervention.
The statements by two prominent Muslim religious figures have stirred debates about the identity of the Hausa people.
Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky claimed that “Hausa is not a tribe; but only Hausa land”, while
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi argued that “Hausa is not a tribe; it is a language of communication (lingua franca)”.
These statements raise a serious concern about the marginalization of the Hausa people in Nigeria. Historically, the Hausa have lived in their ancestral lands, yet over time, these lands have increasingly come under the political and economic dominance of Fulani elites.
The Hausa, though numerically significant, often find themselves ruled over their own territories, while being reduced to mere “landowners” or language speakers rather than recognized as a distinct people with political and cultural rights.
This isn’t just semantics. It reflects a deeper struggle: the erosion of Hausa political voice and autonomy in their homeland. When influential figures suggest that Hausa identity is just a language or territory, it risks undermining their cultural heritage, social cohesion, and rightful claim to leadership in areas historically theirs.
The question remains: Should the Hausa people continue to be sidelined in their own land, or is it time for recognition and restoration of their right
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