Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has attended the commissioning of the newly constructed Late Sheikh Muka’il Muhammad Memorial Jumaat Mosque at Unguwan Idi Gabar, Gombe.
Speaking shortly after observing Jumma’at prayer which officially marked the opening of the Mosque, Governor Inuwa Yahaya emphasized that the prevailing economic challenges necessitate collective efforts from both leaders and clerics, urging the congregation to join in fervent prayers for divine intervention.
“I’m delighted to join the congregation in observing the Jumma’at prayer at this newly constructed Mosque dedicated to the memory of Late Sheik Muka’il Muhammad, one of the revered clerics we had. Let me use this opportunity to urge our clerics and the wider Muslim community to intensify prayers for relief from the current economic challenges facing our people,” the Governor said.
“We understand the hardships people are facing; life is now challenging. However, we believe in God’s ability to ease all difficulties.Relief will certainly come, In Sha Allah. It is essential for all of us to earnestly seek Allah’s intervention. As leaders, we are committed to continuously seeking ways to alleviate the difficulties our people are facing”, the Governor added.
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Governor Inuwa Yahaya further commended those who invested heavily in building the mosque, particularly acknowledging the contribution of Alh. Adamu Manga (Dan Makayon Gombe), Alh. Farouk Bamusa (Sarkin Arewan Gombe) and Hon. Sama’ila Mu’azu (Wazirin Pindiga), while praying Almighty Allah to reward them abundantly.
The Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, who was represented by Dr. Sani Jauro (Dan Lawan Gombe), urged community leaders in the area to ensure proper use of the place of worship, saying it is their responsibility to ensure the maintenance and advancement of the Mosque.
In their separate remarks, the State Chairman of JIBWIS (Jos), Sheik Hamza Adam Abdulhameed, the Committee Chairman of the Mosque, Alhaji Adamu Manga, Alhaji Sama’ila Mu’azu Hassan (Wazirin Pindiga) and Sheikh Dauda Abubakar, encouraged the leadership of the Mosque to ensure that the Mosque serves not only for daily and Jumma’at prayers but also for the teaching of the Qur’an and other Islamic scriptures as contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, ( Press Affairs) Government House, Gombe.
Meanwhile, Members of the Tumu community of Akko local government area of Gombe State have dragged the Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Emir of Pindiga, Ahmed Seyoji Mohammed before the State High Court.
The plaintiff went to the Court for alleged stoppage of the Central Mosque being reconstructed by the Senator representing Gombe central, Senator Danjuma Goje thereby halting the reconstructing project.
Others joined as defendants in the suit are; the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice as well that of Local Government Affairs and Chieftaincy Affairs.
A group of the residents under the auspices of “Tumu Concerned Residents” filed the suit on behalf of the community to express their grievances over stopping the reconstruction of the Central Mosque.
Residents of the Community who were aggrieved by the denial of the mosque’s reconstruction projects, Mohammed Yero, Bello Ali Tumu and Danjuma A. Mukhtari filed the suit on behalf of the entire community, requesting the Court to restrain the defendants from depriving the community of the development initiative.
The originating summons obtained by Tribune Online was brought pursuant to Sections 14(1), 24(d) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as Amended) and Articles 13(3), 17(2), 22(1)(2), and 24 of Chapter 1 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act, 2004.
It reads, “Let the 1st and 2nd Defendants of Emirs Palace Pindiga Gombe State 3rd Defendants, Akko L.G.A Secretariat Kumo, Gombe State, 4th Defendants of Gombe State, 5th Defendants of Ministry of Justice, Commercial Area Gombe State, 6th Defendants, Government House, Gombe State within Eight (8) days after service of this summons on him, inclusive of the day of such service cause an appearance to be entered for him to this summons which is issued upon the application of MOHAMMED YERO, BELLO ALI TUMU and DANJUMA A. MUKHTARI for themselves and on behalf of the concerned Residents of Tumu town, Akko LGA, Gombe State who claim to be aggrieved by efforts of the 1st and 2nd Defendants to reject the well intentioned move of Senator Muhammed Danjuma Goje to rehabilitate and/or reconstruct the Central Jumuat Mosque Tumu.
“The state of disrepair of the mosque is clearly deserving of such meaningful intervention, for the determination of the following questions: 1. Whether the 1st summons which is issued upon the application of MOHAMMED YERO, BELLO ALI TUMU and DANJUMA A. MUKHTARI for themselves and on behalf of the concerned Residents of Tumu town, Akko LGA, Gombe State who claim to be aggrieved by efforts of the 1 and 2 Defendants to reject the well intentioned move of Senator Muhammed Danjuma Goje to rehabilitate and/or reconstruct the Central Jumuat Mosque Tumu.
“The state of disrepair of the mosque is clearly deserving of such meaningful intervention, for the determination of the following questions: Whether the 1st and 2nd Defendants are acting ultra vires when they purport to speak the minds of Tumu People without due consultation. Whether the Plaintiffs are entitled to desire an improvement on the current condition of the central jumuat mosque being members of Tumu town.
“This also contained that, If the answers to the questions raised above are in the affirmative, the Plaintiffs seek the following reliefs: A Declaration that the Tumu community is entitled to receive donations from well-meaning individuals in furtherance of its community development and safety initiatives.
“A Declaration that Exhibit T1 is null, void and of no legal effect whatsoever. An Order restraining the Defendants and everyone deriving authority through them from interfering with the development initiative of the Tumu community as it relates to the community’s central jumu’at mosque.”
The summons was taken out by Adam Abdulkadir, Esq Legal Practitioner for the above-named.
“The defendants may appear hereto by entering appearance personally or by legal practitioner either by handing in the appropriate forms duly completed, at the High Court Registry of the Gombe Juditial Division, Gombe State, or by sending them to that office by post.
“If the defendants do not enter appearance within the time and at the place above mentioned, such orders will be made and proceedings may be taken as the Judge may think just and expediently.
