Shiites Leader El-Zakzaky Bags Honorary PhD From Iran University
- Shiite leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Iran.
- The University of Tehran in Iran awarded El-Zakzaky with an honorary doctorate degree (Honoris Causa) in World Studies: Peace and Conflict Resolution.
- The event took place at a colourful convocation ceremony on Saturday, October 14 to celebrate El-Zakzaky and others
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Iran, Tehran - The University of Tehran, Iran, has honoured the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky with an honorary doctorate degree.
The award ceremony took place at a convocation organised by the university on Saturday, October 14.
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As reported by Daily Trust, a member of IMN, Dr Fatima Ismaeel Hassan, disclosed this in a statement.
“After thorough study of the life, education, and struggle of the Sheikh, the Senate of the University unanimously approved the award of an honorary doctorate degree (Honoris Causa) to Sheikh Ibraheem Ya’qoub El-Zakzaky (H) on World Studies: Peace and Conflict Resolution.”
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Hassan added that the university called on “people to struggle for the emancipation of mankind from slavery, tyranny, and injustice.”
According to SaharaReporters, while speaking at the Juma'a Prayers at the university, El-Zakzaky thanked Iranians for the honour.
He reminded the audience that he was in Iran to seek medical attention following his health challenges.
Shi’ites protest release of El-Zakzaky’s passport
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Shi’ite protesters flooded the Federal Capital Territory metropolis to agitate against former President Muhammadu Buhari.
On Thursday, March 30, the angry protesters were chanting and demanding the release of El-Zakzaky's international passport.
They want El-Zakzaky to travel out of the country for proper medical check-ups after spending several months in detention.
2023 presidency: El-Zakzaky speaks on endorsing Peter Obi
El-Zakzaky earlier debunked claims that he endorsed the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2023 general elections.
The Shi'ite leader, however, revealed that some presidential candidates approached him so that he can endorse them.
He also called on the public to ignore the viral reports and described them as falsehoods.
Shi’ites attack El-Rufai’s convoy
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the convoy of Nasir El-Rufai was attacked on Thursday, March 17, 2023.
The attack reportedly led to the death of an unspecified number of persons as Shi'ite members and the security detail attached to the governor clashed.
It was gathered that some sources in the area revealed that the governor’s convoy ran into the IMN members who were protesting along the road demanding the release of the international travel documents of El-Zakzaky, and his wife Zeenat, by the federal government.
Source: Legit.ng
