By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
Prominent Islamic clerics in Lagos have urged Nigerians to remain calm and avoid joining protests linked to the growing tensions involving the United States, Iran and Israel.
The clerics warned that demonstrations over foreign conflicts could be hijacked by troublemakers and threaten the country’s peace.
The warning was issued by the League of Chief Imams through the National Missioner and Chief Imam of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Abdulrahman Ahmad, during the 2026 Ramadan Tafsir and Iftar programme held at Lagos House.
The clerics were reacting to recent protests by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria in parts of the country following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, during strikes linked to the United States and Israel.
Ahmad urged Nigerians to use the Ramadan and Lent periods to pray for peace and stability rather than engage in demonstrations that could trigger unrest.
He also warned that global conflicts could worsen Nigeria’s economic situation, including possible increases in fuel prices, stressing that citizens should focus on unity and peaceful coexistence.
