By Muhammad Sabiu
The Kano State Hisbah Commission has debunked media reports making the rounds that it had invited the 44th Miss Nigeria, Shatu Garko, for questioning alongside her parents.
Hisbah Director, Dr. Aliyu Musa Aliyu Kibiya, confirmed the development to Freedom Radio, Kano.
He added that the commission, through its Commandant-General, Sheikh Harun Ibn Sinah, has never made such an invitation; it only tried to show the implications of such an event and contest in Islam to both Garko and her parents.
The 18-year-old Shatu Garko became the first Kano-born lady to be crowned Miss Nigeria at an event in Lagos on Friday, December 17, 2022.
However, Garko’s victory has sparked controversies, especially on social media. Many people, mainly among northern Muslims, describe the event as indecent, adding that it’s against the teaching of Islam and Hausa culture.
Hmmm. I don’t know why people like to create unnecessary scandals, while we have so many important issues to discuss #SecureNorth
May Allah bless you abundantly for reminding our leaders that we have more pressing issues than this.
Don Allah, let’s #SecureNorth.
The situation is very complex! It need careful assessments both from our religiosity and culture!
May Allah save us!