Sheikh Dahiru Wrote CJN Over Pending Supreme Court Verdict on Kano Poll? Revered Cleric Speaks Out
- There is a controversy concerning a viral letter purportedly sent to the chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) Olukayode Ariwoola, by renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, on the disputed Kano governorship election
- A letter bearing the sigil of Sheikh Bauchi dated December 18, 2023, and addressed to the CJN said the review of the Appeal Court verdict, which removed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf must be done with fairness
- But in a statement on Saturday, December 23, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi denied writing to Ariwoola
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 6-year-experience covering politics and elections in Nigeria
Kano, Kano state - A prominent Islamic scholar based in northern Nigeria, Sheikh Dahiru Usman-Bauchi, has denied any involvement in a letter circulating on social media regarding the Kano state gubernatorial election legal battle.
In the letter purportedly addressed to the chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) Olukayode Ariwoola, the cleric reporetdly called on the Supreme Court to ensure that the governorship election petition of Kano state is treated by the apex court with caution, justice, and fairness.
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Kano guber: Sheikh Dahiru denies writing CJN
On Thursday, December 21, the apex court reserved its judgement in the disputed Kano governorship election after hearing the parties in the appeal.
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Reports online claimed Sheikh Dahiru commented on the Kano political crisis. But in a statement on Sunday, December 24, Sayyadi Tijjani, the vice chairman of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Foundation, who is also one of the sons of the Islamic cleric, dismissed the letter, The Nation reported.
Vanguard also reported that speaking on behalf of his father, Tijjani said the letter was forged.
He said:
“Our attention was drawn to the purported letter sent to the Chief Justice of Nigeria. People from all walks of life are calling to verify and to confirm the authenticity and the truth about the letter.
“The truth of the matter is that the letter did not emanate from Maulana Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. The letterhead is not the type used by Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi.
“The writers forged Sheikh Dahiru Foundation’s letterhead.”
'Allow wheel of justice prevail in Kano'
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Yoruba Northern Elders Forum (YNEF) said President Bola Tinubu should not be carried away by sentiments.
The Yoruba elders led by All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart and convener of the Forum, Seyi Olorunsola in a communique after their meeting in Kaduna specifically called on the Ooni of Ife, the Alaafin of Oyo, and the Oba of Lagos, to engage with President Tinubu not to interfere in the Supreme Court's decision.
APC beautifies Kano Secretariat
Meanwhile, the Kano secretariat of the APC got a new look, as the Supreme Court is set to deliver judgement on the state's disputed governorship election.
The party secretariat located along Maiduguri road, which barely had any scripture or picture on its building, now wears a new look.
Kano: Clerics back APC
Legit.ng also reported that Muslim clerics from three major sects in Kano state gathered in the city to conduct special prayers, seeking success for Nasiru Gawuna, the APC gubernatorial candidate at the Supreme Court.
During the gathering, the clerics also offered prayers for "justice".
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