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By Noah Ebije, Kaduna
A coalition of prominent Northern Muslim scholars and organisations has called on the Federal Government to hold the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) accountable over what they described as ‘false and divisive’ allegations of genocide against Nigerian Christians.
This resolution was part of a communique issued at the end of the Special Northern Ulamah Summit on Contemporary Issues, held on Wednesday, October 15, at Umaru Musa Yar’adua Hall, Murtala Mohammed Square, Kaduna.
The summit brought together over 600 Muslim scholars, clerics, and leaders under the coordination of the Supreme Council for Shari’a in Nigeria (SCSN) and in collaboration with other major Islamic groups, including JNI, Tijjaniyya, Qadiriyyah, and JIBWIS.
The Ulamah condemned what they termed, “local and international propaganda falsely alleging genocide against Nigerian Christians,” asserting that such narratives were misleading and risk further dividing the country.
“Muslims have been disproportionately affected by insecurity,” the summit’s communique stated. “We call on patriotic Christians to speak truthfully about the situation, and on the Federal Government to urge CAN to repudiate these false claims.”
The summit also urged the Nigerian media and international partners to embrace responsible reporting that promotes truth, unity, and accurate representation of facts, rather than sensational narratives that stoke religious tensions.
The communique, signed by top Islamic clerics and representatives of major Muslim organizations, addressed a wide array of national concerns.
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The Ulamah stressed the need for collective Muslim action rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah to tackle Nigeria’s challenges, pledging renewed efforts to foster unity and moral values.
The clerics urged Muslim influencers and youth to avoid divisive content and use online platforms to promote knowledge and unity.
They supported inclusive reconciliation efforts that address the needs of all stakeholders, including victims and perpetrators within ongoing security crises.
The summit denounced attempts to sow discord between Hausa and Fulani communities, reaffirming their shared faith, culture, and history.
The Ulamah rejected ideologies that promote Quran-only interpretations, affirming the inseparability of the Qur’an and Sunnah in Islamic practice.
The summit demanded stronger government action on terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry, while also calling for immediate economic relief for Nigerians battling inflation, unemployment, and poverty.
Muslims, especially the youth, were encouraged to actively engage in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) to shape the 2027 elections and ensure justice-oriented governance.
The communique which concluded with a prayer for peace and prosperity in Nigeria and the global Muslim community, and a commitment to intensify moral leadership through education, dialogue, and unity was jointly signed by a broad coalition of respected Ulamah, including Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar (SCSN), Prof. Sheikh Khalid Abubakar Aliyu (JNI), Sheikh Bala Lau (Izala), Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, and representatives from Tijjaniyya, Qadiriyyah, MSSN, FOMWAN, and Women in Da’awah, among others.
