By Awwal Umar Kontagora Fitiyanul Islam’s national leadership has dissolved the Transitional Committee in Niger State and consti...
By Awwal Umar Kontagora
Fitiyanul Islam’s national leadership has dissolved the Transitional Committee in Niger State and constituted a new committee to oversee the affairs of the movement pending elections.
The National Chairman, Muhammad Arabi Sheikh Abdulfatahy, said the decision followed concerns over challenges facing the organization in the state.
“Considering the issues confronting the organization in Niger State, the national leadership intervened to find a lasting solution,” he said. “We engaged with former leaders and stakeholders, and after thorough deliberations, the committee was dissolved.”
He explained that the former leadership was replaced with a new team composed largely of younger members, led by Alhaji Ibrahim Aminu Wushishi, who will steer the affairs of the group until elections are conducted.
According to him, the new committee is not a permanent leadership structure but a transitional arrangement. “Leadership positions will be filled through elections, open to all interested members, at the appropriate time,” he added.
The chairman also called for unity among members, urging followers of Faila to remain consistent with the teachings of their predecessors. He emphasized that divisions based on affiliations with specific zawiyas do not align with the ideology of the disciples of Sheikh Ibrahim Nyass and Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani.
“Our focus is unity and the development of Faila,” he said, while encouraging the new leadership to restore the organization’s past reputation.
Also speaking, the Secretary-General, Engineer Salihu Mansur Nakande, acknowledged that the organization in Niger State had experienced setbacks.
“The Fitiyanul Islam we once knew in Niger State had declined, and we deemed it necessary to intervene early to correct the situation,” he said.
Nakande noted that the inclusion of younger members in the new committee reflects the organization’s commitment to youth development.
“Every generation has its role. Fitiyanul Islam is youth-driven, so young people must be actively involved, while elders provide guidance and mentorship,” he said.
He urged the new leadership to emulate past generations, who, according to him, achieved success through dedication and effective use of available opportunities.
He further explained that the composition of the new committee reflects inclusivity, with representatives drawn from across the state.
On political participation, Nakande stated that Islam recognizes politics and does not restrict members from engaging in it.
“Differences in political views should not affect the unity or activities of Fitiyanul Islam,” he said, while encouraging youths to pursue both religious and modern education and actively participate in governance.
The former chairman of the dissolved committee, Hon. Nasiru Wachiko, said the decision to dissolve the leadership was mutually agreed upon after consultations with stakeholders.
“We accepted the decision in good faith, having done our best. We are ready to support the new leadership and offer guidance whenever needed,” he said.
He assured that former leaders remain available to provide advice and support efforts to restore the organization’s reputation in the state.
In his remarks, the newly appointed chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Aminu Wushishi, expressed gratitude for the opportunity and called on his colleagues to demonstrate commitment and courage in achieving the organization’s goals.
He also appealed to elders and stakeholders to continue supporting the new leadership with guidance and constructive advice to ensure the successful continuation of the movement.
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