Sokoto Government Forms Committee to Investigate Shari’a Remarks

The Sokoto State Government has approved the formation of a 14-member Advisory Committee to address controversies stemming from remarks made by Islamic scholar Mallam Musa Lukuwa, which have caused a breach of peace in the state. This decision was made by Governor Ahmed Aliyu and announced by Abubakar Bawa, the Director General of Media and Publicity at the Government House, Sokoto.

The committee is chaired by Mallam Yahaya na Malam Boyi, Sarki Malamai, and includes members such as Mallam Muhammad Isah Mafara, Mallam Bello na Malam Boyi, Prof. Mansur Ibrahim, and Prof. Mansur Ibrahim Sa’id. Additionally, representatives from Izala in Kaduna and Jos, Tijjaniyyah, Qadiriyyah, Jama’atu Nasril Islam, and the Sultanate Council are part of the committee.

The state’s Commissioner of Religious Affairs, Sheikh Dr Jabir Maihula, and Malam Lawal Maidoki are also included, with Barrister Gandi Umar Muhammad serving as the secretary. The committee is tasked with examining the Shari’a position on the issues raised by Lukuwa and is required to submit its report to the state government within 14 days.