Planned Protests: What Islamic Clerics Said After Meeting Tinubu

Addressing the press after their meeting with the President, Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, President of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), conveyed the group’s concerns.

He acknowledged the fact that things could be a bit tough now, and he likened it to weaning a child who’s being exclusively breastfed; it’s tough,”Mr Ahmad said.

“The president welcomed us and appreciated what we are here for, what we brought, and he promised to tackle and take care (of them).” The cleric then appealed to Nigerians, Muslims and Christians, that they exercise patience and pray for the president and the country.

Lau said,“As you know, we are a media through which the less privileged in the society can send their views, their concerns to the President and Alhamdulillah, we have taken up what people are saying about hardship, insecurity and other things.

Ahmad said,“He assured that in the days to come, Nigerians will see the result of all of these sacrifices.” He urged Nigerians to resist the temptation of being incited against the government and to shelve the planned protests.

The protest, sparked by widespread economic hardship and escalating cost of living, has gained traction on social media and is set to take place across the country’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

In his remarks Thursday, the spiritual leader of Ansarudeen Society of Nigeria, Abdurrahman Ahmad, said the president was very receptive when they conveyed the people’s message..

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