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Killings: Drop your ambition now, northern Islamic clerics tell Tinubu
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· October 7, 2026
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Key points The clerics' statement follows a conference where the state of the nation was discussed. A large group of Islamic clerics has made a demand of President Bola Tinubu.
A large group of Islamic clerics has made a demand of President Bola Tinubu. They are calling for him to abandon his plans for the next election. The clerics' statement follows a conference where the state of the nation was discussed. This conference was organized by a group dedicated to promoting good governance and community development, along with an educational foundation.
The clerics' demand is based on concerns about violence and terrorism. Further details about the conference and the clerics' statement are available.
The conference featured presentations from several clerics, including scholars and educators.
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Category: government Published: October 7, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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