Petitioner Gives 4 Conditions for Probe of Embattled Rahama Sadau

Lawal Muhammad Gusau, a man who petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has given four mandatory conditions that need to be met to ensure the probe of Rahama Sadau goes well.

As earlier reported on eelive.ng, Sadau, a Kannywood actress, stirred controversy after releasing some of her pictures, in which she rocked a backless champagne gold gown, which accentuated her curves.

Following the release of the picture, the Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) suspended her on the basis of the “blasphemous comments against the holy prophet of Islam, Mohammed (SAW),” which, according to the association, the pictures attracted.

Gasau in the petition to the IGP, however, warned that if care is not taken, Sadau’s photos would cause a crisis in the Norther part of Nigeria.

The petitioner cited an incident in Kano, where a singer who allegedly blasphemed the Prophet was attacked by a mob. 

“In response to the report by BBC Hause transmitted on the 7th day of November 2020 that Rahama Sadau is due to arrive to Kaduna, Nigeria with her Lawyers to defend herself on the allegation of blasphemy labelled against her she should note the followings,” he was quoted as saying.

The conditions, as seen in the petition, has it that that Sadau’s lawyer(s) must be Muslims, the Police should only convey her to the Sharia court, renowned Islamic scholars like Isa Pantami should be the judges of the day, and that Arewa lawyers should not defend Rahama Sadau. 

Read the full statement here: 

Conditions to be met in respect of Rahama Sadau’s allegation of blasphemy on the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

In response to the report by BBC Hausa transmitted on the 7th day of November 2020 that Rahama Sadau is due to arrive to Kaduna, Nigeria, with her Lawyers to defend herself on the allegation of the blasphemy labelled against her, she should note the followings-

1. Her lawyer (s) MUST be Muslim by faith. This is predicated on the fact that it is only a Muslim Lawyer that can understand the proceedings of Sharia Court. It is a matter relating to Hadiths of the Prophet and the Glorious Holy Qur’an and not a matter relating to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

2. The Police should only observe their constitutional role of conveying her to Islamic Shariah Court after conduction discreet investigation of the case in issue. 

3. Renowned Islamic scholars like Sheikh (Dr.) Ahmed Mahmoud Gumi, Kaduna, Sheikh Ahmed BUK from Kano, Sheikh Kabir Haruna Gombe from Gombe state, Shekh Nura Khalil (Digital) from Abuja and Sheikh Ali Isa Fantami (Hon. Minister of Communication) will be the Ulamas that will give Islamic interpretation with regards to the balsphemy on the Prophet Muhammed (SAW). 

4 We compliment the resolve of Arewa lawyers for not interfering in the cases of blasphemy against one Aminu Sherif and Umar Farouq. We expect the Arewa Layers and most particularly Lawyers in Kaduna not to interfere in Rahama Sadau’s case. 

Finally, we wish to call on the general public to remain calm, while assuring all Muslim faithful that justice will take its course. 

Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria! Long live the Nigeria Police Force! 

Lawal Muhammad Gusau 

For the concerned and peace-loving Muslim Ummah …