Islamic Ethical Leadership: Sheikh Abubakar Gumi’s Perspective on Governance and Its Relevance in Contemporary Nigerian Politics

Ethical leadership is the basis of a successful government but it has always been a challenge  to Nigerian governance. This study looks closely at Sheikh Abubakar Gumi’s view on ethical leadership and how it applies to contemporary Nigerian politics. Drawing from secondary sources, the study delves into Gumi’s principles of justice, accountability and moral integrity through reflecting on Gummi’s views as documented in his sermons, writings and teachings.  Moreover, it looks at how well Gumi’s ideas about ethical leadership fit with how contemporary Nigerian political leaders act. The study indentifies key ethical principles highlighted by Sheikh Gummi and their potential to address the ethical crisis in Nigerian governance using a detailed analysis of secondary literature. The results show that Gumi’s teachings firmly promote fair and just leadership, yet the way politics works in Nigeria today often goes against these beliefs. This study offers recommendations on how to integrate Gumi’s moral ideas into political leadership training and public governance in Nigeria.