Tinubu, Gumi, Pantami Pay Tribute to Malami Baba-Ahmed
Malami Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria, died in the early hours of Tuesday. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, and former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, expressed their condolences.
Gumi confirmed Baba-Ahmed's death on his verified Facebook page, describing him as a bridge-builder who promoted unity. Pantami referred to Baba-Ahmed’s death as a painful loss, highlighting his 26 years of dedication to the service of Islam and humanity.
Tributes from various religious and political figures characterized Baba-Ahmed as an advocate of justice and unity. His funeral prayer is set to take place at the National Mosque in Abuja immediately after the Zuhr prayers on Tuesday.
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