Kebbi govt warns clerics against inciting sermons
Kebbi State Government Warns Religious Leaders Against Inciting Sermons
The Kebbi State government has issued a warning to religious leaders, advising them against delivering sermons that may incite the public against the administration of Governor Nasir Idris.
During a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi, Commissioner for Religious Affairs Muhammad Sani Aliyu emphasized that the current administration has made significant contributions to the development of Islam and religious institutions in the state. He criticized claims suggesting otherwise as misleading and designed to provoke public discontent.
Aliyu urged religious leaders to focus on their primary role of providing spiritual guidance rather than becoming embroiled in political disputes that could mislead their followers. His comments were a response to recent criticisms from an Islamic preacher, Bashir Jega, who alleged that the government had offered little support for religious activities in the state.
The commissioner refuted Jega’s remarks, asserting that the administration has taken substantial steps to bolster religious institutions and promote Islamic affairs in Kebbi. He pointed to the establishment of the Ministry of Religious Affairs as a significant achievement, fulfilling a long-standing aspiration of Kebbi residents for over 25 years.
Aliyu noted that prior administrations had failed to create the ministry, emphasizing that the current government’s political will was instrumental in its establishment. Additionally, he highlighted the strengthening of key religious institutions, including the Zakat and Waqf Board, the Preaching Board, and the Hisbah Commission, to foster religious harmony and support Islamic development in the state.
