The sacked chief imam of the Apo legislative quarters Juma’at mosque, Nuru Khalid, has got a new job.
He was sacked from the Apo quarters mosque after what has been viewed in government quarters as anti-government sermon.
He was dismissed because, according to the mosque committee, he had shown no “remorse” despite his suspension.
The committee said his reaction did not show any form of regret, adding, “Unfortunately, your media reaction to the suspension creates the impression that you are not remorseful.”
The dismissed cleric had told the Vanguard later that he paid the price for “aligning with the people and identifying with their sufferings”.
He added that he will be leading a new “congregation this Friday” in a “Jum’mat mosque we built behind the CBN Quarters, in Abuja. 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.
“Such people would stop at nothing to take away people like me, who are pro-masses and bold enough to speak the truth to power always on behalf of voiceless Nigerians.
“This is the price we pay for aligning with the people and identifying with their sufferings.
“By the Grace of Almighty Allah, I will be leading my new congregation this Friday, because as clerics we need a platform to operate.
“There’s a Jum’mat mosque we built behind the CBN Quarters, in Abuja; I will now be leading the congregation there.”
