An Abuja Imam, Sheikh Muhammad Nuru Khalid, who was sacked from leading prayers at the National Assembly Legislators’ Quarters Mosque after speaking against insecurity in Nigeria has gotten a new appointment.
Sheikh Muhammad Nuru Khalid made this known while speaking with Vanguard on Monday, the Imam stated that his sack was a price he had to pay for identifying with the sufferings masses and speaking truth to power.
Speaking further, he stated that he has been appointed by the Management Committee of a new Jum’mat Mosque behind the Central Bank Nigeria (CBN) Quarters, Abuja, to lead the congregation with effect from Friday, April 8.
In his words, he said: “My sack is a reflection of how Nigeria is today. Many people are hiding under the cover of religion to perpetrate all manner unwholesome acts.