The Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO), an umbrella body for various Islamic organisations in Nigeria, has urged all those who lost out of elective positions in the last general elections to use wisdom while seeking redress in the courts of law.
Chairman of the group, Sheikh Abdur-Rahman Ahmad, represented by Sheikh Abdur-Rahman Adangba, gave the advice on Monday in Alausa, at a news conference on the state of the nation.
Ahmad said that if they believe it is Allah who enthrones and dethrones, they should not seek redress ‘mischievously’, but allow peace reign.
“We are not saying they should not go to court totally, but do not go to court mischievously when know that you are not winning, and when you know you are going to Court for something that does not belong to you.
“On the past election, many have expressed different views. While the election was adjudged as being peaceful by many, others say it is not.
“For us, we want all politicians to know that it is…
