Some Islamic clerics from Nigeria under the auspices of the Council of Ulamas over the weekend held a negotiation with the coup leaders in Niger Republic as part of efforts to resolve the political crisis in the West African nation.
OsunDailyNG understands the team comprised scholars from various Islamic sects in the country and were led by the national leader of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau.
Others on the team were Sheik Kabiru Gombe -Secretary, Jamatul izalatul bida waikamatul sunnah, Sheik Yakubu Musa Hassan Katsina -Director Daawah, JIBWIS, Sheik Ibrahim Dahiru Bauchi- Rep Sheik Ibrahim Bauchi and Dr Khalid Aliya – Secretary General, Jammatul Nasril Islam.
Also included were Sheik Karibullah Nasiru Kabara – Leader Khadriya group Nigeria, Sheik Ahmad Abdurahman, Professor Salisu Sheri – Deputy Secretary-General Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Sheik Nasiru Abdul Muhayuid – Director Admin, JIBWIS Jos, Professor Mansur Sokoto, and Alhaji Mele Kyari.
As earlier reported by this platform, based on the discussions between the clerics and the junta leaders, the coup leaders in Niger Republic have agreed to open dialogue with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) over the current political situation in the country.
Diplomatic negotiations are expected to commence in the next few days.
