According to a report by The Whistler on Friday, October 20, 2023, the Director of Finance and Administration in the National Mosque, Haliu Shuaib, has cleared the air on the news that FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, wants to spearhead a partial demolition of the National Mosque.
According to the report, Haliu Shuaib said the news is not true, as it’s a campaign of calumny against Nyesom Wike. He called on the Muslim community to disregard the news. He made the statement during a session with the press in Abuja Friday, October 20, 2023.
He further said that those spreading the news are out to cause religious tension in Nigeria. Additionally, he said the meeting between the board of the National Mosque and the Minister was successful, as they were given three months grace to develop their lands.
“It has come to the attention of the Abuja National Mosque Management that there is a news item making the rounds in social and print media regarding the purported partial demolition of the National Mosque.
“The report is creating tension and anxiety amongst the Muslim Ummah in the country and beyond. The Chairman of the Abuja National Mosque Management Board and his delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of the FCT, and were warmly received.
“Discussions were constructive and cordial; issues of mutual interest were discussed”, he said.
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