Social Democratic Party (SDP) NATIONAL SECRETARIAT
Press Statement
SDP MOURNS SHIEKH DAHIRU USMAN BAUCHI
The Acting National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe, on behalf of the National Working Committee (NWC) and members of the Party, nationwide, mourns the passing of the renowned Islamic scholar, preacher, and Supreme Leader of the Tijjaniyyah Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, OFR, whose transition occurred on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
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The Party notes that Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi was greatly revered for his remarkable works in advancing Islamic education and the promotion of peaceful co-existence and harmonious inter-faith relations in Nigeria.He made significant contributions in fostering love, amity, and unity in the country.
It is worthy of note, that the late Sheikh, who is widely celebrated for his Islamic scholarship and education, dedicated over seven scores of his adult life to Quranic teaching, commentaries (Tafsir) and preaching Islamic principles. He was reputed as one of the world’s greatest Mufassirins (translators of the Golden Quaran).
His teachings over the years, which were defined by moral discipline, piety, and strict adherence to Islamic ethos, had a mass appeal, gaining widespread popularity and large followership. He earned great respect and admiration for his impactful community development initiatives, mentoring activities of young Islamic scholars, and for fostering tolerance, understanding, and strengthing religious harmony amongst Nigerians.
The late Sheikh, who served as the deputy chairman of the Fatwa Committee of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) in Nigeria, was a deeply religious and practising Muslim, who had a record of performing Hajj 55 times and also Umrah (lesser Hajj) 205 times!
The Party notes and celebrates him for his characteristic nobility and commitment to engendering a good Nigerian society. His courage in speaking against oppressive rules, corruption, and societal ills and vices, through his teachings, stood him out not only as an Islamic scholar but as a notable peace advocate, true patriot, and nation-builder
Assuredly, the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi made indelible marks on the sands of time, and his legacy will continue to inspire many young Islamic scholars and generations of Nigerians to come.
The Party condoles his immediate family, the entire Tijjaniyyah Movement, the people and governments of Bauchi and Gombe States, and the entire Muslim Ummah.
May Allah grant his great soul Aljannahtul Firdaus and comfort his family.
Signed:
*Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, National Publicity Secretary, Social Democratic Party (SDP)*
27:11:2015
