… urges Nigerians to allow court decide Gbajabiamila’s case
The Council of Chief Imams and Alfas (CCIA), Surulere, Lagos State, has urged Nigerians to refrain from rushing to judgment over allegations made against the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, insisting that the matter should be left for the courts to determine.
In a statement issued on Sunday, July 5, 2026, the Chairman of the Council in Surulere, Alhaji Mustapha Abdullahi Jatto, said the Islamic body remains committed to upholding the rule of law and cautioned against trial by media while legal proceedings are ongoing.
Muslim News gathered that the Council’s appeal followed allegations of bribery and abuse of office levelled against Rt. Hon. Gbajabiamila by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi in connection with the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).
The Chief of Staff has denied the allegations and is challenging them through legal channels
Alhaji Jatto, who also serves as the Chief Imam of Surulere, said the judiciary remains the appropriate institution to determine the facts surrounding the case, stressing that every party deserves a fair hearing in accordance with the law.
“The judicial process provides the appropriate avenue for the facts to be established, and every party deserves a fair hearing in accordance with the law,” the statement said.
Drawing from its longstanding relationship with the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Council described Gbajabiamila as a man of integrity whose years of public service have positively impacted Surulere, Lagos State and the nation at large.
“We have known Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila over the years as a leader whose commitment to public service, community development and national progress remains evident. His record of integrity, from our interactions and experience, remains unquestionable,” the Council stated.
While acknowledging that the allegations are now before a court of competent jurisdiction, the Council said it would be inappropriate for anyone to prejudge the outcome of the case, expressing confidence that justice would prevail through due process.
The Islamic body also expressed solidarity with the Chief of Staff during what it described as a challenging period and appealed to Nigerians to avoid spreading misinformation or making inflammatory comments capable of undermining public confidence in the judiciary.
According to the Council, allowing the legal process to take its course remains the best way to protect the integrity of the nation’s justice system and preserve public trust.
The Council further called on Nigerians, irrespective of religious affiliation, to pray for divine guidance, justice and peace.
“We call on all people of faith, irrespective of religious affiliation, to pray for divine guidance, justice and peace. We pray that Almighty Allah grants him strength, wisdom and protection during this period and that the truth emerges through due process,” the statement added.
Reaffirming its commitment to justice, fairness and peaceful coexistence, the Council expressed confidence in the ability of the judiciary to discharge its constitutional responsibility impartially.
It also prayed for continued peace, unity and stability in Surulere and across Nigeria, urging all stakeholders to allow the legal process to run its full course without interference or premature conclusions.
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