Some Muslims have urged Governor Peter Mbah to ensure fairness in appointments to the state’s welfare board.

Musa Ani, director of the Islamic Centre in Uwani, Enugu, raised the concern during a news conference on Monday.

He said speculations were circulating that some individuals had already received appointment letters from the governor without wider consultation.

Ani urged the governor to involve all segments of the Muslim community in Enugu in the appointment process.

“The governor should have consulted the Council of Ulama, Muslim leaders and imams to guide the selection,” he said.

Ani acknowledged divisions within the Muslim community but stated that the Uwani Islamic Centre remains the central office in Enugu.

“We’ve heard that some Muslims have already been issued appointment letters into the board. We are still waiting for the governor to speak with us on this matter,” he said.

He noted that despite writing several times, the governor had yet to grant the centre an audience over the last two years.

Also, Mohammed Lawan, coordinator of the Council of Ulama and Imams, Enugu chapter, said the board’s role was not political.

“Pilgrimage to Hajj is a pillar of Islam, so appointees must be knowledgeable in Islamic teachings,” he said.

He, however, urged all Muslims in Enugu to remain calm and peaceful.

Similarly, Yusuf Sarki, a community member, called on the governor to reject those pushing for personal nominees.

“I urge our governor, a man of integrity, to act justly in this matter. Let the appointments be peaceful and not lead to any crisis,” he appealed.

(NAN)