The Supreme Council on Islamic Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) announced on Tuesday during a two-day congress in Abuja, dedicated to evaluating the aftermath of the 2023 presidential election, that it is withdrawing its support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Expressing regret over endorsing the Muslim-Muslim ticket, the SCSN voiced its dissatisfaction, asserting that President Tinubu has marginalized the country’s Muslim population. Nafiu Baba Ahmed, the Secretary-General of the council, informed the press that the congress aimed to provide a platform for scholars and various sects to voice their concerns arising from the 2023 presidential election.
Baba Ahmed stated, “We played a pivotal role in mobilizing scholars, various sects, and Islamic groups to bring this government to power. However, scholars and groups feel neglected, accusing the government of turning its back on Muslims, despite their support for the Muslim-Muslim ticket.”
He revealed that the gathering facilitated an open expression of grievances among Muslims, as the Tinubu administration allegedly failed to fulfill the promises made to secure the majority of Muslim votes. “We are deeply disappointed because we wholeheartedly supported this government’s ascent to power, only to be repaid in this manner. Is this the reward we bargained for?” Baba Ahmed questioned.
Expressing further disappointment, he added, “They have empowered critics of the Muslim-Muslim ticket to deride us, while simultaneously obstructing any initiatives that would benefit Islam or promote the interests of Muslims. We sincerely regret voting for this government. We have confronted the president and conveyed our disappointment with his failure to meet the expectations of Muslims.”