A move by the Islamic Police in Kano State to ban the use of
the phrase ‘Black Friday’ has been frowned upon by a former lawmaker, Senator
Shehu Sani.
Recall that Kano State Hisbah Board had earlier on Friday
ordered Cool FM to stop mentioning ‘Black Friday’ on air.
The board stated that Friday is a day Muslims consider holy.
The warning letter was addressed to the General Manager of
the media company.
It was signed by Principal Executive Officer II, Abubakar
Ali, on behalf of Hisbah Commander-General.
The memo said the Islamic security outfit received
complaints regarding Black Friday sales on November 27, 2020.
Cool FM was informed that “the majority of the inhabitants
of Kano State are Muslims that consider Friday as holy day”.
And in reaction, Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial
district in the eight National Assembly, said the name does not in any way
affect the Muslim prayer day.
He tweeted, “Friday is our sacred day of prayer as Muslims.
Whatever colour is added to it doesn’t matter. Hisbah’s threats against the
phrase ‘Black Friday’ is nonsensical.
“They should focus on the killings and kidnappings going on
in their domains. Their services are needed on the battlefield.”
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I must commend you my honourable Shehu Sani! Thank you for always saying the truth even when it seems lonely. I wish northern Nigeria can produce more politicians like you.
ReplyDeleteSo Hisbash will tag Good Friday also bad?is this country not a secular state anymore? It is well with our Muslim brothers in Kano with HISBASH O
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