Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, is critical of some religious leaders and clerics hiding in the garb of religion to advance political and selfish interests.
He has described such behaviour as contrary to divine injunctions.
Governor Nasir said this at Government House, Birnin Kebbi when he received the Waziri of Gwandu, Abdullahi Umar, who represented the Emir at a courtesy sallah visit.
The governor said, “It is glaring that some Islamic scholars mount the pulpit or use Tafsir sessions to castigate leaders and cast aspersions on their persons, for smear campaign, or self fulfilment. I am also not immuned from such acts,” the governor complained.
He made it clear that such unholy attitude must cease, to safeguard the sanctity of religion, and protect the dignity of leaders.
He expressed happiness about the resuscitation of Durbar in this year’s Eid-el Fitr celebration by the Emir.
The Waziri of Gwandu, Abdullahi Umar who represented the Emir at the Sallah homage, told the governor that they were at the Government House to congratulate and wish him well.
His entourage comprised of Councillors of the Emirate, traditional title holders, District Heads and Islamic scholars.
He affirmed support, loyalty and obedience to the governor and his administration, and commended him for the remarkable achievement recorded in transforming Kebbi State, especially the capital, Birnin Kebbi, to a modern city, worthy of its status.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
