RIGHT-OF-REPLY UPDATE: Banjul-Elected TPI Secretary General Dr. Abubakar Umar Girei Responds on Ongoing Court Proceedings, Pledges Full Exclusive After Judicial Process
FULANI NEWS MEDIA VERIFICATION NOTE: This report is independently verified via direct written communication received by Fulani News Media from Dr. Abubakar Umar Girei on Sunday, November 15, 2026, following our earlier publication of Bamako-based TPI Secretary General Honorable Lamido Issa Bi Amadou's signed interview.
.November 15, 2026
In strict adherence to our Independent Fact-Check & Right-of-Reply Standards, Fulani News Media (fulaninewsmedia.com) and Fulbe Laide Afrika formally invited Banjul-elected Tabital Pulaaku International (TPI) Secretary General Dr. Abubakar Umar Girei to place his official position on the record regarding the ongoing leadership dispute and the November 9, 2026 order of the High Court of District IV of Bamako.
On Sunday, November 15, 2026, Dr. Abubakar Umar Girei formally responded in writing to our editorial desk. In his statement, Dr. Girei respectfully declined to grant an exhaustive interview at this stage out of respect for active court proceedings (sub judice), while pledging to grant Fulani News Media a complete, detailed interview once the judicial process concludes.
In his official written statement to Fulani News Media, Dr. Abubakar Umar Girei stated:
"This is to respectfully inform you that I cannot for now, speak exhaustively on this issue as it is being handled in court. After the court processes, we can discuss the issue on all angles please. I can give you every details of the whole issue as I am fully involved and will be ready inshaa Allah, to share our own side of the story sincerely and exhaustively. Thanks."
— Dr. Abubakar Umar Girei, Secretary General, Tabital Pulaaku International (Banjul-elected Bureau)
Editorial Commitment to Due Process and Balance
Fulani News Media commends Dr. Abubakar Umar Girei for his courtesy, transparency, and respect for legal due process. His written confirmation reinforces two essential facts for the global Fulbe diaspora:
1. Active Judicial Review: Both leadership secretariats have now formally acknowledged on the record that the dispute over the September 26–27, 2026 Banjul General Assembly is actively under the jurisdiction of the court ahead of the scheduled December 21, 2026 merits hearing in Bamako.
2. Equal Right of Reply Guaranteed: In accordance with journalistic ethics and sub judice principles, Fulani News Media will refrain from speculative commentary while the matter remains before the court—and we will publish Dr. Girei’s full, unedited World Exclusive immediately upon the conclusion of the judicial proceedings.
At Fulani News Media and Fulbe Laide Afrika, our mission remains clear: verify primary sources, respect due process, give every side an equal voice, and protect the dignity and unity of Pulaaku worldwide.
