NSCIA intervenes in Kano traditional leadership disputes, urges caution among Islamic scholars

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has cautioned Islamic scholars in Kano over traditional leadership tussles in the state.  

The apex Islamic body in Nigeria said this in a statement signed by Prof. Salisu Shehu for the Secretary-General, Prof. Ishaq Olarewaju Oloyede CON FNAL.

The NSCIA urged Muslim scholars to exercise restraints and refrain from making statements that can further create tension and divide the Ummah, especially in Kano State.

It called on Kano’s political, traditional and judicial authorities to resolve the current issue with the fear of Allah, fairness and justice.

The statement reads, “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.”