The Kano State Government has urged those accusing
Sheikh Lawan Triumph of blaspheming Prophet Muhammad and those not in syn with the position to redirect their petitions to the Kano State Shura Council for detailed review and advice.
Sheikh Lawan had at a recent preaching session in Kano State made a remark viewed in some quarters as blasphemous to Prophet Muhammad, which made him come under attack.
The sermon also sparked mixed reactions with a broad coalition of Islamic organisations—including Safiyatul Islam of Nigeria, Tijjaniya Youth Enlightenment Forum, Interfaith Parties for Peace and Development, Sairul Qalbi Foundation, Habbullah Mateen Foundation, Imams of Juma’at Mosques under the Qadiriyya Movement, Committee of Sunnah Preachers, and Multaqa Ahbab Alsufiyya petitioning the state government, accusing Sheikh Lawan of speaking irreverently about the Muslim Prophet.
“His Excellency, Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed that all petitions and counterpetitions be forwarded to the Kano State Shura Council for careful consideration and advice.
“This measure is in line with our commitment to maintaining peace and unity among all religious groups in Kano,” a statement released on Friday, by the Press Secretary to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Musa Tanko, read.
“We call on all citizens to continue their daily activities peacefully and lawfully. The government assures everyone that this matter will be handled with the utmost seriousness and respect for religious sentiments,” the statement added.
