The cleric said that “the pulpit of the mosque was once a centre for Buhari campaign.”
The sacked Chief Imam of Apo Legislative Quarters Central Mosque in Abuja and founder, Islamic Research and Da’awah Foundation, Sheikh Nuhu Khalid, has defended his recent utterances even though they earned him the sacking.
In the sermon which led to his suspension before he was later sacked, the cleric lamented the worsening insecurity in the country and lambasted Buhari for not visiting Kaduna after a train heading to the state from Abuja was attacked by terrorists.In an interview with Daily Trust TV, the cleric alleged that “the pulpit of the mosque was once a centre for Buhari campaign.”
He said, “I have nothing to lose. For this, I stand by my words. I would rather die of hunger than be quiet when people are killed. Trains are attacked and roads are blocked and bloodletting everywhere.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Buhari Appoints Part-time Chairman, Members Into NAICOM BoardPresident Muhammadu Buhari has approved appointment of part-time chairman and members of the board of National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has been approved
Read more »
Nigerian Senate Asks Buhari To Declare Full-Fledged War On Terrorists | Sahara ReportersThe Senate observed a minute silence on Tuesday at plenary, in honour of those killed in a recent bandits’ attack in Guni, Munyan Local Government Area of Niger State resulting in a boat mishap.
Read more »
Buhari: Nigeria has become Africa’s fertiliser powerhouse due to our policy | TheCablePresident Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria’s rising prominence as Africa’s fertiliser powerhouse is due to the implementaton of the 'right policies' by his administration.
Read more »
FG Replies Obasanjo, Says Buhari Not Overwhelmed by InsecurityOlawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The federal government has responded to the comments by former President Olusegun Obasanjo that President Muhammdu Buhari is overwhelmed by the gale of insecurity a…
Read more »
Insecurity: Moments of tears, bloody days under Buhari in 24 monthsLast week, Nigerians got the news of the bombing of an Abuja-Kaduna train and the shooting of the passengers by bandits. This type of news has become so
Read more »