Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, on Wednesday, cautioned some Ulama over their contradictory statements on the traditional leadership crisis in the state.
NSCIA Deputy Secretary-General, Prof. Salisu Shehu, gave this warning in a statement.
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, is the President-General of the NSCIA.
There have been stand-off, conflicting court judgements and disagreement among the ulamas in Kano State following the tension and controversy over the deposition of 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, and the reinstatement of the formerly deposed 14th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II.
NSCIA said, “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.”
It called on Kano’s political, traditional and judicial authorities to resolve the current issue with the fear of Allah, fairness and justice.
It further urged the people of Kano to sincerely call on Allah, remain calm and avoid taking laws into their hands, while praying Allah to grant sustainable peace in Nigeria.
