Popular Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has defended the application of Shari’ah law in Nigeria, saying it remains the prerogative of Muslims, just as the United States (U.S.) protects Christian interests. Gumi was reacting to reports that some U.S. Congressmen submitted to President Donald Trump, in which they demanded the abolition of Shari’ah and blasphemy laws in Nigeria. In a post shared on his verified social media page, the cleric argued that Muslims have the right to be governed by their religious injunctions. “Shari’ah Law is the Muslims’ prerogative, just as…
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