The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has appointed Sheikh AbdurRashid Hadiyatullah as the president of the council.
The council made the announcement during a press conference in the state.
His emergence comes days after the former President of the council, Dr Ibrahim Datti Ahmad lost his life. The council noted that it is overwhelmed by the loss of one of its icons, Dr Ahmad.
Council Secretary, Alhaji Nafiu Baba Ahmed said: “As we grieve over this great loss, in total submission to Allah and in line with the Constitution of the Council, Sheikh AbdurRashid Hadiyatullah, who was the Vice President of the Council, is now the new President of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria.
“We pray Allah SWT to grant him the wisdom and guidance to further the noble objectives of the Council, in particular, the unity and progress of the Ummah.”
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