2023: Shari'a Commission Sues For Peaceful Elections

Katsina State Shari’a Commission says there is no need for violence in the forthcoming polls.

The commission also asked residents to conduct themselves in peaceful manner to elect candidates of their choice without violence or harassment.

The Chairman of the commission, who is also the state’s Grand Khadi, Dr Muhammad Abubakar, made the call on Wednesday in Katsina at a news conference.

Abubakar said in Islamic perspectives, elections and electoral process are meant to give citizens right and allow them to exercise their civic duties in electing leaders and representatives of their choice.

The chairman referred to Chapter 2, verse 195 of the Qur'an: “…..And do not throw yourselves with your own hands into destruction. And do good; indeed, Allah loves the doers of good”.

He further said that Islam is totally against violence, transgression, hooliganism, thuggery and any activity aimed to intimidate, harass or cause public nuisance.

Abubakar added that according to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said: “It is enough evil for a Muslim to hold his brother Muslim in contempt.

“All things of Muslims are inviolable for his brother Muslim: his blood, his property and his honour”.

He explained that political parties, politicians and voters were bound by the Electoral Laws, the Rules and Regulations governing the elections and the Security Challenges Containment Order signed by the governor.