Northern Nigeria Must Solve Its Own Problems: Reactions Trail Islamic Cleric's Remarks Against Tinubu
Controversial remarks by an Islamic cleric, Mallam Saleh Muhammad Jimeta, calling on Allah to curse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have continued to generate reactions and criticism. < /p> The cleric reportedly made the remarks during a Friday sermon, where he called on Allah to place a curse on President Tinubu and also extended his condemnation to those supporting the President. His comments have sparked discussions about religious responsibility, insecurity in Northern Nigeria and the role of religious leaders in promoting peace and unity. Reacting to the development, a commentator questioned why the cleric appeared to direct such strong religious condemnation at the President, while raising concerns about whether similar public prayers had been made against terrorist groups and armed criminals terrorising communities across Northern Nigeria. The commentator argued that the challenges facing Northern Nigeria require serious attention from the people of the region, adding th...