By Abdulfatah Babatunde
The Ogun Muslim Council (OMC) has dismissed a false report of the alleged demise of Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA).
TheNewsZenith reports that the Secretary General of OMC, Alhaji Kamaldeen Akintunde, dismissed the false report in a statement on Tuesday in Abeokuta.
Akintunde described the rumour as a malicious plot and a wicked attempt to destabilise Islamic leadership in Nigeria.
“The baseless rumour, which originated on social media, claimed the Sultan passed away in his London apartment after receiving treatment for an infection.
“However, Sultan Abubakar was, at that time, attending a crucial meeting in Kaduna,” Akintude, former National President of the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) stated.
According to him, the Sultan personally debunked the rumour, stating, “I’m in Kaduna, and in a meeting now”.
In the strong-warded statement, OMC Scribed said “In a reprehensible display of malice, detractors and enemies of Islam have stooped to spreading false reports of the demise of Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA)”. “This wicked act will not be tolerated.”
“We urge the public to disregard this wicked rumour.
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“They should beware of the antics of mischief makers seeking to cause unnecessary tension and panic.”
He said the Holy Quran reminds us, “And with Allah is the determination of life and death…” (Surah Al-Jathiyah, 45:4).
“Only Allah (SWT) has the power to give and take life,” Akintunde added.
He said these mischief makers were attempting to usurp God’s authority and play Him.
“Their sinister intentions will not succeed. The Sultan’s unwavering commitment to promoting peace, unity and Islamic values in Nigeria will continue unabated.
“We condemn this heinous act and warn those responsible,” TheNewsZenith quotes the Scribe as saying.
He said the Sultan urged Muslims to remain calm, trust in Allah and be resolute against these forces of darkness.
