Gov Aliyu calls for Calm Over Alleged Blasphemy in Sokoto
Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has called on the people of the state to remain calm and law abiding at all times.
The governor made the plea in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Malam Abubakar Bawa, following an attack on one Usman Buda Mai Hanji for allegedly degrading the personality of Prophet Muhammad, SAW at the Sokoto main abbatoir on Sunday morning.
The governor cautioned the people against any act capable of degrading the personality of Prophet Muhammad SAW especially in a State like Sokoto which is predominantly a Muslim dominated community.
Dr Aliyu said that Sokoto people have so much respect and regard for Prophet Muhammad SAW,hence the need for all the residents to respect, protect his dignity and personality.
“I want to call on the people of Sokoto State to avoid taking laws into their hands, instead, they report any alleged crime or blasphemy to the approrriate quarters for necessary action.
“Our religion does not encourage taking laws into one’s hand, so let us try to be good followers of our religion,” he appealed.
The Governor also said the present administration will not take the issue of blasphemy lightly,and will deal decively with any one found guilty of any act aimed at degrading the personality of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, in line with the provision of Islamic laws.
The governor assured the people of the State of his administration’s commitment to guarantee the safety of lives and property of all law abiding citizens.
The governor also warned would be trouble makers to have a change of mind, adding that Sokoto is a wrong place for them.
Signed:-
Abubakar Bawa
Press Secretary to Sokoto State Governor
25/06/2023
