The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has cautioned Muslim clerics in Kano against interference in the ongoing crisis rocking the State.
Recall that the Kano State Governor, Yusuf had last Thursday deposed the Emir of Kano and five other Emirs in the State. The Governor had reinstated the former deposed Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano.
However, the Governor’s action has generated crisis that have polarized the State into factions.
Trying to douse the tension, therefore, NSCIA, cautioned the Muslim clerics in the State to be mindful of the utterances and actions.
This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Secretary-General, Salisu Shehu.
He stated that NSCIA has noticed with concern contradictory statements from the State’s Council of Ulamas. Shehu, therefore, warned that the statements can only heighten tension instead of providing solutions to the problems.
Recall that the Kano State Council of Ulamas has warned that the emirate crisis could trigger a breakdown of law and order in the State.
This was contained in a statement signed by its chairperson, Ibrahim Khalil.
The Council, therefore, urged President Bola Tinubu to employ non-partisan measures to address the crisis.
Also, another group later issued another statement calling on Governor Abba Yusuf to obey the court order against the deposition of the emirs.
But reacting to the barrage of voices coming from the State, the NSCIA has asked the clerics to exercise caution.
It stated, that as “custodians of Islamic learning, values and guidance, there is the need to exercise caution. NSCIA, therefore, urged them to refrain from making statements that can further exacerbate tension and polarize the Ummah.”
The statement read in part; “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 to refrain from making statements that can further exacerbate tension and polarize 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. To remain calm and avoid taking laws into their hands.
“May Allah grant us sustainable peace in our dear Country, Nigeria,” the statement read.
source: Premium Times
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