Tinubu Mourns Secretary-General of Supreme Council For Shari’ah in Nigeria, Nafiu Baba-Ahmed
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), Malam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed.Baba-Ahmed, a respected
The Supreme Council for Shari'ah in Nigeria (SCSN) is a prominent Islamic organisation that advocates for the full implementation of Sharia law in Nigeria's northern states and serves as a platform for Muslim scholars and leaders to weigh in on religious and legal matters affecting the Muslim community. The Secretary-General role, held by Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, has historically been a influential position within Nigeria's Islamic establishment, with occupants often serving as a bridge between religious authorities and government on matters of faith-based governance.
Coverage across the outlets is consistent in reporting the death of Baba-Ahmed and President Tinubu's condolence message, with Daily Trust providing two separate reports — one on the death itself, describing him as an Islamic scholar and justice advocate, and another specifically on the presidential reaction. ThisDay's report centres on Tinubu's tribute. None of the reports yet detail the cause of death, burial arrangements, or further reactions from other religious and political figures.