Kano, Kano state - Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has come down firmly on one side of a growing debate among Nigerian Muslims, saying there is nothing wrong with religious scholars entering partisan politics. Sheikh Ahmad Gumi speaks on whether Islamic clerics should participate in politics. Pantami governorship bid ignites debateThe conversation around clerics and politics has intensified in northern Nigeria following the political moves of several Islamic figures. Gumi backs clerics entering politicsCritics of clerical involvement in politics say the arena is too divisive and morally compromising for religious leaders. In their view, clerics serve society more effectively by offering spiritual guidance and holding leaders to account from outside government.