Tinubu mourns Sharia Council Secretary-General

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his sorrow over the death of Malam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN). The SCSN is the highest Islamic council in Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed was a distinguished administrator and religious leader who passed away on Tuesday morning after a distinguished service to Islam and his country.

President Tinubu conveyed his condolences through a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. Onanuga described Tinubu's deep respect for Baba-Ahmed, highlighting the late leader's wisdom, foresight, and commitment to unity, justice, and peaceful coexistence. The President recalled their long-term collaboration, particularly during the 2011 general elections and Tinubu's 2023 presidential campaign, where Baba-Ahmed provided him with invaluable guidance and support.

Baba-Ahmed played a crucial role in representing the Council's perspective on national matters, promoting understanding, and advocating for moral renewal and social justice. President Tinubu consoled the SCSN President, its members, the Baba-Ahmed family, the Government and people of Kaduna State, and the entire Nigerian Muslim community over this immense loss.

He prayed for Almighty Allah's forgiveness for his mistakes, admission to Jannatul Firdaus, and the resilience for his family and the Muslim Ummah to cope with this sorrow.