Kano: The NSCIA advises the clergy, as “custodians of Islamic learning, values and guidance, to exercise caution and refrain from making statements that can further exacerbate tension and polarise the Ummah.”
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has warned Muslim clerics in Kano not to meddle in the state’s present conflict, which stems from the deposition of five emirs. The NSCIA, in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Secretary-General, Salisu Shehu, expressed alarm over inconsistent remarks from the state’s Council of Ulamas, emphasizing that the pronouncements will simply heighten tensions rather than provide answers to the problems.
In a statement signed by its chairperson, Ibrahim Khalil, the council urged President Bola Tinubu to use nonpartisan methods to address the crisis.
However, another organization later published a statement urging Governor Abba Yusuf to comply with the court ruling barring the emirs’ deposition.
In their intervention, the NSCIA requested the clerics, “custodians of Islamic learning, values, and guidance, to exercise caution and refrain from making statements that can further exacerbate tension and polarise the Ummah.”
The NSCIA’s complete statement is provided below.
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has noticed the contradictory statements emanating from some quarters of the Ulama in Kano concerning the current traditional leadership crisis in the state.
At this trying period for the Ummah, the Council calls on Islamic scholars, who are custodians of Islamic learning, values and guidance, to exercise caution and refrain from making statements that can further exacerbate tension and polarise the Ummah.
Ulama, within and outside the state should prayerfully allow the current traditional leadership conflict in Kano to be handled and resolved by the political, judicial and customary authorities.
Meanwhile, the Council calls on Kano’s political, traditional and judicial authorities to resolve the current issue with the fear of Allah, fairness and justice.
The Council calls on the people of Kano to sincerely call on Allah, remain calm and avoid taking laws into their hands.
May Allah grant us sustainable peace in our dear Country, Nigeria.
Signed.
Prof. Salisu Shehu
For: Secretary-General
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