Sani Abdulkadir, the sixth defendant in the trial of alleged coup plotters against President Bola Tinubu, testified that he warned the group their plan would fail due to internal sabotage despite receiving payment to offer spiritual support.
Sani Abdulkadir, the sixth defendant in the trial of individuals accused of plotting a coup against the government of President Bola Tinubu, revealed in court on Monday that he had warned the group their mission was destined for failure. During a resumed hearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja, a video recording was played in which Abdulkadir, an Islamic cleric, admitted to receiving money to provide spiritual backing for the operation. According to reports from Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, the cleric maintained that despite his involvement, he cautioned the alleged conspirators that they would be “sabotaged from within.
The cleric detailed his connection to the group, stating he had known the alleged ringleader, Maaji, for less than a year. He explained that an intermediary named Sanda approached him, conveying that his “Oga” intended to stage a coup and required prayers regarding its likely success. Abdulkadir testified that after performing the requested spiritual rites, he delivered a grim prognosis to the group, informing them that the operation would fail as “two persons would eventually expose those involved.”
Despite this warning, the suspects reportedly persisted, even seeking further spiritual intervention to mitigate the risks Abdulkadir had identified. He noted that the group sent a follow-up request asking for additional prayers specifically designed to “prevent the two individuals from speaking out.” This testimony adds a unique layer of spiritual consultancy to the high-stakes trial, as the court continues to examine the logistics and internal dynamics of the alleged move against the current administration.
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