Shariah Council debunks claims of calling for prayers against INEC chairman
News Shariah Council debunks claims of calling for prayers against INEC chairman Published on April 13, 2026 By Vanessa Onah googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria, SCSN, has debunked reports that it asked Muslims to pray for the removal of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Monday in Kaduna, the Council’s Secretary-General, Nafi’u Baba Ahmad, said the reports were based on anonymous and unofficial sources aimed at stirring tension and politicizing the organization. “The Council categorically dissociates itself from these claims in their entirety. At no time did the Council issue any directive, statement, or call of such nature,” the statement said. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); While rejecting the social media claims, the Council reiterated its earlier position that the INEC chairman should step down or be removed from office, citing what it described as concerns over perceived bias against Islam and Muslims. It stressed that its position is grounded in documented actions and legal submissions, rather than political or sectarian motives. The Council also urged Muslims and the media to rely only on its official communications and cautioned against spreading unverified information SCSN reaffirmed its commitment to justice, moral integrity, and peaceful coexistence, stating that it would not be drawn into partisan political disputes. NAN Don't Miss ‘We no go gree’ – Retired police officers protest against Contributory Pension Scheme You may like INEC chair Amupitan must be removed, prosecuted – ADC Reps You have no option but to resign – Shehu tells INEC chairman Controversial post: SDP’s Adebayo gives reason INEC boss, Amupitan should resign Confusion as AI confirms INEC Chairman’s ownership of controversial X account INEC Chair, Amupitan must go, ADC not here for play – Aisha Yesufu INEC Chairman, Amupitan last person I will defend – Bashir Ahmad