Letter To Kano Government On Alleged Advocates Of LGBT
Musbahu- El -Hamza
In the name of human rights; in the name of seeking “freedom” and sustainable livelihoods for our daughters; in the name of helping orphans, the needy, and those with special needs, an effort is being made to spread the advocacy of LGBTQ in Kano State!
This advocacy is being spread publicly without shame, disregarding your esteemed positions and influence in Kano State— in schools and neighborhoods. Shockingly, even government officials were cornered in the name of dialogue or capacity building.
The organization behind this heinous act in our state is “Women Initiative for Sustainable Empowerment and Equality.” They refer to themselves as “WISE,” and from what we have seen on their platforms, they even have an independent office in Yankaba Kawaji, Bompai GRA, Kano.
In a statement we saw on the pages of this organization, we noted that they once organized a workshop for officials from Hisbah, KAROTA, NDLEA, and others!
If this organization has grown strong enough to gather these officials in one place under the guise of a workshop—regardless of the topic—we fear the influence they have already exerted in our state.
To verify all these, just check their Facebook page named “Wise Wage.”
You might recall the recent uproar over Samoa Agreement signed by the Federal Government which are alleged to have come with string attached; one of which is to allow advocates of LGBTQ, like WISE, to freely pursue their agenda.
This has sparked controversy in Nigeria this past few days. We have seen how the scholars in Kano stood firm on their pulpits, as we expected, to vehemently condemn this attempt, should it prove true.
This controversy has further revealed that there are laws in our country that outright prohibit any attempt to propagate the agenda of LGBTQ. We have also found solace in the unity of Muslims and Christians in rejecting this thing we collectively see as immorality in our culture and religion.
With this, we call upon the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Chairman of Hisbah, Mallam Aminu Daurawa, and the leadership of the Kano State Council of Ulamas, to ensure that this organization, WISE, packs up and leaves our dear state and that its activities are banned by any means possible.
The people of Kano State are your trust! And God will question you about this trust on the Day of Judgment!
We have done our part—informing you of this issue. If you were unaware of this organization or its activities, we have now informed you.
Misbahu Hamza
July 7, 2024
Credit: Nigerian Tracker
