A former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has reacted to a growing controversy involving an Islamic scholar and a pastor, stressing that both sides acted wrongly and urging respect for the law.
In a post shared on X, Ahmad said he had been tagged by many
people over reports that a scholar placed a bounty on a pastor who allegedly
insulted Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
He noted that such a sensitive matter requires careful
explanation and proper context.
He said: “I have noticed that many people are tagging me in
posts about a scholar who placed a bounty on a pastor who publicly insulted our
master, our revered Prophet (SAW). I understand that addressing such a
sensitive issue without proper context and thoughtful explanation is
inadequate.”
Ahmad made it clear that he does not support the actions of
either party.
According to him, the pastor’s remarks were offensive and
insensitive, especially considering how deeply Muslims revere the Prophet.
He said: “In the meantime, let me be very clear that both
actions are wrong. The pastor should not have insulted our Prophet (SAW), while
fully aware of the deep reverence Muslims have for him and how strongly they
hold his honor.”
At the same time, Ahmad criticised the Islamic scholar for
taking matters into his own hands instead of following due process.
He stressed that individuals should not resort to personal
actions in such situations.
He added: “At the same time, the scholar was also wrong to
take matters into his own hands; the appropriate course of action would have
been to report the matter to the authorities and allow the law to take its
course.”
There has been a growing uproar, especially on social media,
after an Islamic cleric placed a N1 million bounty on a pastor who took to
social media to insult Prophet Muhammad and all that Islam stands for.
Security agencies are yet to comment on the growing concern
and the direction the matter is taking.
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