Kano State Government Refers Complaints Against Sheikh Lawan Triumph to State Shura Council.
By Bala Salihu Dawakin Kudu Democracy Newsline Newspaper
September 26th, 2025
KANO STATE–The Kano State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally referred a series of public complaints against Islamic cleric Sheikh Lawan Triumph to the Kano State Shura Council for investigation and appropriate recommendations.
The move comes after the government received multiple petitions from prominent Islamic organizations and interfaith groups, expressing deep concern over comments made by Sheikh Lawan Triumph during a recent sermon in Kano. The organizations allege that the statements may have the potential to disrupt religious harmony and social cohesion in the state.
In an official statement released by the spokesperson of the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Musa Tanko, the following groups were listed as petitioners:
1. Safiyatul Islam of Nigeria
2. Tijjaniyya Youth Enlightenment Group
3. Interfaith Parties for Peace and Development
4. Sairul Qalbi Foundation
5. Habbullah Mateen Foundation
6. Council of Jumu’ah Imams under the Qadiriyya Path
7. Committee of Sunni Scholars, Kano State
8. Multaqa Ahbab Alsufiyya
Acting on behalf of the government, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, directed that all the petitions be submitted to the State Shura Council for thorough review and advisory input.
The Kano State Government reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace, religious tolerance, and mutual respect among all religious groups across the state. Authorities also emphasized that due process and fairness will guide the handling of the matter, ensuring that all parties are heard and the integrity of public discourse is preserved.
