Controversy as Tijjaniyya sect denies appointing Sanusi II as its leader in Nigeria

The Dhariqa Tijjaniyya, an Islamic sect, has denied appointing the former Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, as its leader in Nigeria.

Although the presentation of the appointment letter to Muhammadu Sanusi II, as Khalifa of Tijjaniya sect in Nigeria, by Sheikh Makky Inyass, Representative of Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass, in Sokoto was seen in a viral video at the event.

Nyasa, also the son and Vicegerent (Calipha) of Shehu Ibrahim Nyass, the reformer of Dhariqa said that the appointment of the sect’s leader in Nigeria must be subjected to scrutiny and nomination from scholars in Nigeria and Senegal.

“Such decisions have to be discussed at different fora, an agreement must be reached before the announcement.

“After nomination, a letter of credence endorsed by a group of scholars, duly signed and stamped by a grand world leader (Caliphatul Arrm) must be presented to the person appointed,” Nyass said.
Cc: Solacebase