Islamic Cleric Reacts After He Was Suspended for Criticising Tinubu, “What Allah Has Decided”
- Sheikh Alkali Abubakar Salihu Zaria has been suspended by JIBWIS for criticizing President Bola Tinubu during a sermon
- Alkali condemned insecurity and corruption among government officials in a powerful Ramadan sermon in Yobe State
- In response to his suspension, Sheikh Alkali urged followers to stay disciplined and accept Allah's will
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Yobe State - Sheikh Alkali Abubakar Salihu Zaria has reacted to his suspension by the leadership of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) in Jos.
Sheikh Alkali was suspended after he delivered a sermon in which he criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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The Islamic cleric criticized corrupt government officials, north-west governors, and President Tinubu during the Ramadan exegesis at Mokas Mosque in Damaturu, Yobe State.
As reported by Daily Trust, during his sermon, he condemned bandit attacks, kidnapping, and other forms of insecurity in the north.
“One of the signs of catastrophes this generation will likely face is the tendency to revere individuals out of fear of their machinations. Look at how state governors fear Tinubu much more than they fear Allah. If you are in APC, you are treated like a saint. If you are a member of the opposition, you will be treated like a devil. One will be confronted with trumped-up charges. Who is Tinubu? You deceived us. You are a deceiver and a cheat.”
The National Chairman of the JIBWIS Council of Ulama, Muhammad Sani Yahaya Jingir, accused Alkali of using strongly-worded statements against certain individuals in the region.
Alkali was also alleged to have addressed insecurity in a manner inconsistent with the organization’s established methodology.
Reacting to his suspension via a Facebook post, he said:
“To my followers, relatives, and associates, I urge you to take heart. This was destined to happen. I cannot exceed the days Allah has written for me to lead Ramadan Qur’anic exegesis in Damaturu. I urge you to be disciplined and loyal. What Allah has decided is the best for us.”
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ACF chairman suspended after dumping Tinubu
Recall that the claim that Tinubu would not get the northern support in the 2027 presidential election may not be standing as it was earlier envisaged.
This is because the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) suspended Mamman Mike Osuman, its national executive council chairman, who opted for a Northerner in the 2027 presidential election.
Osuman had earlier claimed that the North would consider a Northern presidency in the 2027 election, adding that Tinubu's economic policies have badly affected the region.
NYSC allegedly threatens corps member for criticising Tinubu
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that a Lagos-based NYSC member cried out that she allegedly received threatening messages for criticising President Tinubu's administration.
In a viral video, the corps member, simply identified by her TikTok name as @talktoraye, slammed Tinubu’s government over the alleged rising inflation and economic hardship.
The Nigerian female youth expressed frustration over the alleged deteriorating economic conditions in Nigeria.
Source: Legit.ng
