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Viral video : Chief Imam resigns over gov, minister’s feud

Viral video : Chief Imam resigns over gov, minister’s feud

Following the political disagreement between Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mattawalle, the Chief Imam of Muslim Foundation Mosque, GRA, Gusau, Sheikh Tukur Sani Jangebe, has resigned his position.

In a letter sent to the mosque’s management committee, the Chief Imam said he decided to resign to ensure the safety and security of the mosque and its community.

He, however, assured his resolve to contribute to the development and success of the mosque and Islamic religion in the state.

In his resignation letter, he said, “I write to formally inform you of my desire to resign as Chief Imam of the GRA Jumuat Mosque effective from November 23, 2023.

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“Regrettably, this decision is borne out of my desire to ensure security, peace and tranquillity to reign in the mosque.

“I absolutely appreciate the opportunity given to me to be among the Masjid (mosque) team which has allowed me to provide leadership within my limitations as most appropriate.”

The resignation of the Chief Imam was strongly connected to a video clip in which he was seen condemning Governor Lawal and praising his predecessor, Matawale, a former governor of the state.

The video clip went viral on social media platforms and generated mixed reactions and controversy among the political elite and religious communities in the state.

The issue became more complicated because the mosque which Sheikh Tukur Sani Jangebe led was renovated by Lawal.

The sheikh had resigned from his appointment as Commissioner of Religious Affairs in the administration of the former governor due to the alleged non-performance of the then government.

Viral video : Chief Imam resigns over gov, minister’s feud

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