Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria Hits Back at Kukah Over Shari’ah Comments
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), Kaduna State Chapter, has strongly criticized recent comments by Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, which linked the implementation of Shari’ah law in northern Nigeria to rising violence.
In a statement signed by its Secretary, AbdurRahman Hassan, the Council described the Catholic cleric’s remarks as “unfair and insensitive,” arguing that they misrepresent both the essence and historical significance of Shari’ah in the region.
The SCSN maintained that insecurity in northern Nigeria arises from socio-political challenges rather than religion.
The Council further emphasized that Shari’ah predates colonial rule in Nigeria and forms an integral part of Muslim identity.
Warning against statements that could inflame religious tensions, the Council urged mutual respect between Christian and Muslim leaders.
The SCSN also challenged Reverend Kukah to consider how Canon Law might function in Christian-majority states “to determine whether his objection to Shari’ah stems from principle or prejudice.”
The statement concluded with a call for restraint and interfaith understanding, stressing that religious leaders must promote peace, not division.
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