A renowned Islamic scholar and Chief Imam of the Muslim Foundation Jumuat Mosque, GRA Gusau, Zamfara State, Dr. Tukur Sani Jangebe, has resigned from his leadership position.
According to Vanguard, Dr Jangebe said his decision to resign his position as Chief Iman was to ensure the peace and security of the mosque and its community.
The former Chief Imam said his resignation was connected to a video clip in which he was seen praying for Governor Bello Matawale, and he did similar prayers to the present Governor Dauda Lawal when he was campaigning for the position.
The cleric expressed concern that the video clip had gone viral on social media platforms and had generated mixed reactions and tension among political elites and religious communities in the state.
Sheik Jangebe is a renown Islamic scholar based in Zamfara State. He served as commissioner for religious affairs for three terms in the state and also contributed positively towards the propagation of Islam in Nigeria.
