The Kano State Government has handed over the petitions and counter-petitions raised against Sheikh Lawan Triumph to the Shura Council for scrutiny and guidance.
Multiple Islamic organizations submitted the petitions, including Safiyatul Islam of Nigeria, Tijjaniya Youth Enlightenment Forum, Interfaith Parties for Peace and Development, Qadiriyya Juma’at Mosque Imams, Committee of Sunnah Preachers, and Multaqa Ahbab Alsufiyya. They alleged that the cleric made blasphemous statements about Prophet Muhammad during a recent sermon in Kano.
Press Secretary to the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Tanko, issued a statement on Friday, the 26th of September, 2025, confirming that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf instructed the referral of the matter to the Shura Council.
Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the Secretary to the State Government, urged residents to remain calm and go about their normal lives.
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The petitioners highlighted the importance of maintaining religious peace. According to the Committee of Sunnah Preachers, their main objective is to “protect the sanctity of the Prophet’s name,” while Safiyatul Islam of Nigeria emphasized that freedom of expression should be practiced “within the bounds of respect for faith and values.”
The Shura Council, recognized for its role in resolving religious disputes, will advise the government on the best way forward.