Shari’ah Council Demands Removal of INEC Chairman Over Genocide Legal Brief
The Shari’ah Council of Nigeria (SCSN) has called for the removal of Joash Ojo Amupitan as the Chairman of INEC due to concerns over a legal brief linking violence in Nigeria to historical events. The SCSN accuses Amupitan of divisive sectarian abuse and factual inaccuracies, urging President Tinubu to reverse the appointment.
The controversy revolves around Amupitan's alleged attempt to associate modern insecurity with historical jihad by Sheikh Uthman bn Fodio. The SCSN emphasizes the need for calm and respect across faiths amidst the escalating tensions.
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