October 02, (THEWILL) — The Kano State Shura Council has suspended Sheikh Abubakar Lawan Triumph from conducting preaching, pending investigation into petitions accusing him of making statements viewed as blasphemy to Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Some Islamic organisations had petitioned the council, alleging that Sheikh Lawan had blasphemed the Prophet by saying disrespectful words to him.
The Secretary of the council, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, disclosed this while briefing journalists shortly after the council’s meeting on Wednesday.
Sagagi said that the council reviewed all the petitions and counter petitions against the Islamic Scholar, noting that some lacked supporting evidence and were, therefore, dropped.
He said the petitions, accompanied by evidence, including video clips, were carefully studied, and that the committee compiled a detailed report based on their findings.
He said Sheikh Triumph would be summoned to defend himself against the petitions.
The Secretary said the council had set up a committee which would invite him to respond to the allegations against him, adding that the proceedings would be transparent and be publicised through the media.
“Following the resolution reached by the council to invite Sheikh Lawal Triumph to defend himself, the council has set up a committee to invite him”, he said.
He said the council had also received reports on the video clips of Sheikh Triumph’s preaching sessions and analysed them, noting that Sheikh Triumph would soon be invited to defend himself.
“The committee will soon write and invite him to come and defend himself. The committee will inform him where and when to present himself”, Sagagi said.
He assured residents of the state that the council would ensure justice and fairness to all parties as no individual or group would influence the decision of the council.
He also assured the people of the state that the outcome of the meetings with Sheikh Triumph would be made public.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
