Peter Obi mourns Secretary-General of Sharia Council, Nafiu Baba-Ahmed
The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of Mallam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria. Obi, in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, described the deceased as a lawyer, scholar and administrator who served with dedication and distinction. He said, […] Peter Obi mourns Secretary-General of…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, expressed condolences on the passing of Mallam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria. In a message on his X account, Obi described Baba-Ahmed as a lawyer, scholar, and administrator who dedicated himself with distinction.
He emphasized that Baba-Ahmed was a bridge-builder who valued justice, peaceful coexistence, and the unification of people. The loss of this esteemed individual is deeply felt, not only within his immediate family and the Council, but also across the Muslim community and the entire nation. Obi acknowledged that in a time when Nigeria requires more advocates for peace, understanding, and justice, Baba-Ahmed's absence will be profoundly mourned.
He extended his heartfelt condolences to Baba-Ahmed's family, colleagues, and all those who are grieving his loss, hoping that Almighty God will forgive any shortcomings, grant him eternal rest, and provide his loved ones with the strength and comfort needed to cope with this devastating bereavement.
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