Sultan Of Sokoto-Led NSCIA Asks Nigerian Government To Support Palestinians Under Israeli Attacks
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has condemned the United States’ Government of Joe Biden for backing Israel in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
This was contained in a statement jointly signed by Prof. Salisu Shehu and Yunus Ustaz Usman (SAN); NSCIA Deputy Secretary General and National Legal Adviser on Monday.
The group also expressed sadness over the outbreak of deadly and devastating war on the besieged Palestinians in Gaza and asked the Nigerian government to render help to Palestine like what they did during the fight against apartheid in South Africa and for the sake of humanity and justice.
The NSCIA enjoined the Nigerian government “to come out and stand clearly with the helpless victims of persistent Israeli persecution, massacre, oppression and suppression.”
The statement said that the savagery of the assaults was heart-rending and that the horrendous attacks on civilians were unfortunate thus demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities against Gaza.
The council said that there should be no double standards regarding the enthronement of sustainable peace and that while it is desirable to toe the path of peace, peace without justice would only precipitate future crises.
It was earlier today reported that the US President, Joe Biden, would pay a solidarity visit to Israel on Wednesday, according to the Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, who also announced that Israel had agreed to work on civilian aid for Gaza.
