Ayatollah Khamenei’s Death: Gumi in Mourning, Says Deji Adeyanju

Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has openly criticized controversial Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi following reports of the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader.

Adeyanju alleged that Gumi, whom he labeled a sympathizer of extremist elements, is grieving over the Iranian leader’s passing.

The 86-year-old Khamenei was reportedly killed on Saturday during coordinated airstrikes conducted by Israel and the United States.

According to available details, the aerial assault formed part of a major military operation targeting strategic locations in the center of Tehran.

Gumi’s Reaction

Responding to the development, Sheikh Gumi described the late Iranian authority as “fortunate,” asserting that he passed away while engaged in what he termed jihad.

Gumi maintained that Khamenei died in a struggle against those he accused of killing innocent women and children in Gaza and other regions. He further stated that the Iranian leader’s blood would inspire transformation within the Muslim community (ummah), emphasizing that Khamenei remained resolute in his stance for justice and did not retreat into underground shelters.

Adeyanju’s Counter-Statement

Reacting through a post on X (formerly Twitter), Adeyanju wrote that Gumi and others he referred to as terrorist sympathizers in Nigeria were mourning because, in his words, “the demon of Iran is gone.”

He also questioned Iran’s military strength, arguing that the country projects toughness but appears vulnerable. Adeyanju pointed out that the United States had publicly declared its intention to strike Iran, yet the Iranian defense system allegedly failed to prevent the bombardment.

Furthermore, he raised concerns about how Israel and the United States were able to access Iranian airspace with apparent ease, despite Iran’s repeated strong rhetoric on global issues.

Adeyanju concluded by asking why it was seemingly effortless for both nations to eliminate what he described as Iran’s leading figure, and why Iranian air defenses did not successfully repel the attacks despite prior warnings.