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Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria denies prayer directive against INEC chairman but reaffirms call for his removal
via Punch Nigeria19 hours ago2 min read
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria SCSN has refuted social media reports claiming it directed Muslims to pray for the removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan. In a statement issued Monday in Kaduna, Secretary-General Nafiu Baba-Ahmad clarified that the council never issued such a directive and urged the public to disregard these claims, which he described as misleading attempts to draw the religious body into partisan political controversies. The SCSN emphasized its commitment to promoting justice, equity, and peaceful coexistence, operating strictly through recognized communication channels, and warned against relying on unverified social media information. Despite denying the prayer directive, the council reaffirmed its earlier stance that the INEC chairman should resign or be removed from office. This position, they explained, is based on concerns about neutrality and integrity, specifically citing actions and dispositions perceived as prejudicial against Islam and Muslims, rather than political or sectarian considerations. The SCSN reiterated its commitment to remaining above partisan interests and resisting political manipulation, calling for restraint among Nigerians to prevent the spread of false information from undermining national stability.
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