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A group of Islamic scholars in Zamfara State has raised the alarm over what it describes as a serious moral and spiritual decline under the istration of Governor Dauda Lawal Dare.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Zamfara Islamic Scholars Forum, led by its Chairman, Malam Ibrahim Yakubu Gusau, condemned the recent use of the Government House in Gusau for what it labelled "immoral festivities".

The event, which reportedly featured performances by popular entertainers from within and outside Nigeria, was described as “a celebration that symbolised the dismantling of Islamic law in our state”.

“Zamfara once stood as a beacon of Islamic discipline and values,” the statement read.

“Today, the same Government House once known as the ‘House of Shari’ah’ is now a venue for musical performances and debauchery.”

The scholars expressed concern that the event occurred amid a worsening security crisis in the state, calling it a “deeply troubling sign” of moral collapse in governance.

They reminisced about a time, particularly under former Governor Bello Matawalle’s tenure, when the influence of Shari’ah was said to be deeply embedded in public life.

According to them, the then-governor took deliberate steps to integrate Islamic values into state governance.

“Governor Matawalle established a dedicated office for Islamic scholars within the Government House, equipped with essential books and resources to policy through Islamic principles,” the group recalled.

However, the current istration, they allege, has reversed those efforts.

The office for Islamic scholars has reportedly been dismantled and repurposed as the office of the First Lady, while religious advisors were removed.

“This is not just an erosion of values but a direct attack on Islamic institutions,” the statement added.

“Even individuals of questionable character are now being rewarded with government appointments.”

The group also criticised the governor for what they described as hypocrisy, accusing him of previously attacking religious scholars for their silence under past istrations, while allegedly overseeing an istration that disregards Islamic values.

“O Allah, do not punish us for the sins and failures of our leaders,” they pleaded.

“We ask for lasting peace and the return of righteous leadership — not just in Zamfara, but across Northern Nigeria and the nation at large.”

They should not sha go and Allah akbar boom!!! that place

Very very funny though

Imagine the obsession of the religious zealots. The stack illiteracy,abject poverty, aversion to orthodox education, banditry and BH terrorism ravaging Zamfara state are not his concerns.

So playing music is haram no wonder BJ boys dey carry dem do suya

This is what happens when you integrate state with religion

Are they really worried about the security situation in their state?

They should keep the iberibe up north

Racoon:
Imagine the obsession of the religious zealots. The stack illiteracy,abject poverty, aversion to orthodox education, banditry and BH terrorism ravaging Zamfara state are not his concerns.

Reason why I said Nigeria should never have been one from the start....

This is the major analysis of Nigeria, exception to a few from these regions which differ by size.

1. North - Religion(Islam) - reason why they vote in that direction and swayed easily by Islamic leaders...

2.,South West - Tribalism - though the numbers are lesser than the north in such, reason why a gave exception to size but majority are easily swayed by tribalism.

3. South East - Economic prosperity, they would rather vote a Fulani man they believe will help their business flourish than a fellow Igbo man who will ruin their business...

4. South South - Oil and Gas - They would anyone who will promise them more resources to be given to them from their land.


Now look at these different ideologies coming together to form a nation...

Northern Nigeria has to wake up. You are not more Islamic than Arabs (UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and so on) yet secular activities go on there.

Wake up for the rest of the world has left you behind.