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The suspension of a cleric, Sheikh Alkali Abubakar Salihu Zaria by the leadership of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Jos faction, is generating reactions.

Sheikh Alkali, who deployed to lead the Ramadan exegesis at Mokas Mosque in Damaturu, Yobe State, was suspended after he delivered a sermon in which criticised of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

His suspension reportedly followed a meeting conveyed by the National Chairman of the JIBWIS Council of Ulama, Muhammad Sani Yahaya Jingir, with the cleric as well as state and local representatives of the group in Yobe.

He was accused of using strongly-worded statements against certain individuals in the region as well as the president, addressing insecurity in manner said to be inconsistent with the organization’s established methodology.

During one of his sessions, Alkali criticized corrupt government officials, north west governors and President Tinubu, condemning the persistent insecurity in the region, particularly activities of kidnappers and bandits, saying the states governors and influential politicians from the region have not demonstrated political will to end the killings.

Alkali said, “He said Today people are abducted and traded as though they are cattle. Somebody will be abducted and taken to bush. They then negotiate the ransom. Families implore, even though the abductors are complete ignorant. They will beat and kick their victims. Often they will stamp their feet on their victim’s stomach in Ramadan.”

Also Alkali listed the tendency to revere individuals out fear of their machinations as one of the leading catastrophes the society may face.

He said, “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 states 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 trump up charges. Who is Tinubu? You deceived us. You are a deceiver and cheat.”

However, reacting to his suspension, in a post on his Facebook page, Alkali said he accepted the decision in good faith.

Comforting his followers, Alkali said Muhammad Sani Yahaya Jingir is not only a religious leader, but also a father figure to him.

He wrote, “To my followers, relatives and associates, I urge you to take heart. This was destined to happened. 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.”

Subsequently, youths took to their social media accounts to condemn the suspension, describing it as unjustifiable.


Commenting on the development, a Facebook user, Yusuf Katagun said that the Izala movement had proven to be part of the north’s biggest problems.

He wrote, “Izala is part of our biggest problems in the north. These are the same people who, in their loud voices and numbers, championed Muslim-Muslim ticket and brought this bad governance.”

Katagun said that the leadership of the organization is silent at a time when people need their voices the most.

But Ahmad Usman El-nafaty said that what the cleric did was theatrical, saying he did it to win the hearts of his followers.

‘There is nothing impressive in what Alkali said. It is theatrical. His plan is to cause some discontent among people. He is simply turning Tafseer sessions into comedy.”

However, Ibraheem Ahmad, another user, said that the suspension of Alkali was totally wrong and it is not according to the teaching of Islam.

He said, “Clerics are the last hope of the ordinary Nigerians. Many clerics called out Tinubu but they were not suspended because they did not endorsed Muslim-Muslim ticket.

“What Alkali said was the bitter truth. Islamic clerics should fear Allah. You are the representative of the people whose blood is being spilled.”

According to a popular Facebook, Datti Assalfiy, criticizing political leaders should not be enough reason to suspended the cleric.

He said, “Politicians are irreligious. This is the reason the cleric is quiet these days.”

Source: https://dailytrust.com/outrage-over-suspension-of-cleric-who-criticised-tinubu

But even the Koran teaches muslims to respect their political leaders as they derive their power from God, so what this cleric did was wrong. He allowed his political leaning to influence his speech. His suspension is right and he must publicly apologize to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before the Ulamas can allow him to preach again.

Cyberterror:
But even the Koran teaches muslims to respect their political leaders as they derive their power from God, so what this cleric did was wrong. He allowed his political leaning to influence his speech. His suspension is right and he must publicly apologize to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before the Ulamas can allow him to preach again.

Our own faith said say the truth and it shall set you free.


Let Almighty ALLAH be the judge, not you mere mortal................

He deliberately refused to blame his fellow clerics who collaborate with bandits in the region. He didn't preach to his audience to stop providing shelter to the bandits, those who are supplying them with foods, fuel and drugs were seated before him listening to his preaching. Women in hijab moving supplies to bandits hideouts. He's focused on the President who deliberately appointed northerners as ministers of defense and Army chief so that they could frontally combat terrorism bedeviling the region.

Those bandits were invited by the people themselves, they leak movement of the army for easy ambush. Until you're ready to confront the situation you created by yourselves, you would keep deceiving yourselves. Even Trump's threat has not been able to stop them from causing more havocs.

Cyberterror:
But even the Koran teaches muslims to respect their political leaders as they derive their power from God, so what this cleric did was wrong. He allowed his political leaning to influence his speech. His suspension is right and he must publicly apologize to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before the Ulamas can allow him to preach again.

What a religion. I'm not surprised, A religion that encourages its adherents to kill people of other religions will definitely come up with senseless rules for its followers. Doesn't change the fact that tulumbu remains a catastrophic failure of immeasurable proportion.

He deserves to be Suspended for making Foolish statements.

A boy in kebbi was arrested few days ago for being an Informant. A lot of people that are not in government are working hand in hand with the bandits, this idiot failed to speak to them, he's busy spreading propaganda about Tinubu.

So it is a crime to criticize the bad unworkable policies of a government

tinubu has the thinking of both Hitler and Escobar.

Democrat my two hairy ballzzzz

Cyberterror:
But even the Koran teaches muslims to respect their political leaders as they derive their power from God, so what this cleric did was wrong. He allowed his political leaning to influence his speech. His suspension is right and he must publicly apologize to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before the Ulamas can allow him to preach again.

So the Koran teaches leaders to abuse and frustrate their followers?

Unfortunately, people are dying and some of the people saying others should not say anything may be the next victims

We should always remember that, before religion was man

Good for the cleric next time

It's now a crime to speak up.

Our president has effectively become Nebuchadnezzar .
Criticize him, you get punished. This is not democracy anymore.
It is TYRANNY!

One will be confronted with trump up charges. Who is Tinubu? You deceived us. You are a deceiver and cheat.”


I do not care but i know Tinubu is an OTP

Outrage where?

Trust some easily manipulated Southerners to suddenly support this man for political reasons.

In all that long speech, here is the only thing he said about the bandits '...even though the abductors are complete ignorant. They will beat and kick their victims.'

So bandits are merely ignorant

The man couldn't even bring himself to condemn the bandits.

The only other thing he said was that the government was targeting opposition.

This man is not really against bandits, and he is probably also upset that the likes of Malami and El Rufai are being dealt with by a Southern president

No smart person should be deceived.

If you talk wahala oooooooooooo

Under buhari Nigeriana saw hell. Shege.

Under tinubu Nigerians are seeing hell promaxx. Shege banza, shege .

Why the surprise

Tinibu/APC is practicing AgberoCracy and Tyranny.

No criticism in a dictatorship.

samuelson06:
It's now a crime to speak up.

Racoon:
So it is a crime to criticize the bad unworkable policies of a government

Try to learn the difference between speaking up, criticism and insulting. That's one of the core values of emotional intelligence.

You love tantalizing News,OP but it's better we are more into Investigative journalism than bringing to us one man,that we don't know or heard his name before ,
Or because he bears Zaria,so let him join Politics na,so we can know his Contribution to our Society.
That Is Why I Love Aunty Kemi Olunloyo- Investigative News - down to earth ,deep and full of Facts.
You may not like her,but you Can Hardly Faults her ,not the social Media Opera we are fed with All the time!
I beg make Una Rest!

A lot of axx kissing comments up there, no wahala, make una dey call black white and white black until push come to shove....

Intolerance nature is a mental problem!.

Do you know how many times Seun have criticized me for not having enough content?

Nigeria has a long way to go!

The mod doesn't translate the exact words of the cleric hence some comments I am seeing above. He was particular about the leaders in the north. He only mentioned Tinubu name once saying the northern politicians fear him instead of ALLAH SWT the creator.
He caused all of them. Anyone involved in the insecurities whether direct or indirect, collaborative or anchorage mode and charge his followers to say Amen. He mentioned the names of all the past governors of Zamfara state, even Ali Gusau, an army General, Muslim cleric & co and warn that wrath of ALLAH will befall them if they are alive and allow these menaces to prosper.

Where is his offence?
Some people because of ethno-religio-tribal bigotry and egocentricity, hypocrisy are saying the man deserves suspension.

Is this not what southerners are saying before that no prominent Muslim cleric from the north that condemned in a critical terms these insecurities?

Tinubu name must not be mentioned because of 2027, says who? Is he not the president in charge presently before we talk of renewal 2027? The man rightly said that he is not GOD.

The north is waking up gradually.

This Sheik never hides from speaking truth to power. Baba , just build your mosque📌💯

Cyberterror:
But even the Koran teaches muslims to respect their political leaders as they derive their power from God, so what this cleric did was wrong. He allowed his political leaning to influence his speech. His suspension is right and he must publicly apologize to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before the Ulamas can allow him to preach again.

Be guided my friend. Respect does not mean refraining from speaking truth to power. What exactly is wrong with you people for Godsake?

adenigga:
Our own faith said say the truth and it shall set you free.


Let Almighty ALLAH be the judge, not you mere mortal................

Where was his truth when buhari was there?

The north remembers repentant terrorists.
The north remembers boko Haram are northern freedom fighters . 😂