Governor Idris Cautions Clerics Against Castigating Leaders

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has cautioned religious leaders against castigating political leaders in the state warning that such mischievous behaviour would not be tolerated.

He gave the warning at Government House, Birnin Kebbi when he received the Waziri Gwandu, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar who represented the Emir of Gwandu on a courtesy Sallah visit to the governor.

The governor further said that it has come to the notice of the government that some Ulamas mount the pulpit or use Tafsir sessions to castigate leaders and cast aspersions on their persons for smear campaigns or self-fulfilment, which the government will not tolerate.

He noted that such unholy attitude must cease to safeguard the sanctity of religion and protect the dignity of leaders.

Governor Idris however advised the Ulamas and other religious leaders to uphold their value as molders of good character and morality devoid of soiling faith with personal aggrandisement.

The Waziri of Gwandu, Abdullahi Umar who represented the Emir at the Sallah homage, told the governor that they, comprising of councilors of the Emirate Council, traditional title holders, district heads and the Ulamas, were at the Government House to congratulate him on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and celebration of the Eid-el-Fitr.