The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has warned Ulama in Kano to refrain from making further contradictory statements over the current traditional.leaderhip crisis rocking Kano Emirate.
The NSCIA gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday.
Prof. Salisu Shehu signed the statement on behalf of the Secretary-General of the NSCIA.
The council expressed concern over the development, calling for a restraint on the part of Ulama so as not to further exacerbate tension and polarise the Ummah.
“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,” the statement said.
The Council called on Kano’s political, traditional and judicial authorities to resolve the current issue with the fear of Allah, fairness and justice.
The Council also called 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,”
Shehu said.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
