President Muhammadu Buhari has not banned the
use of hijab, as it is Muslim women’s dressing
symbol of modesty, his media aide said
yesterday. The president had said on Wednesday
during his maiden media chat that “Hijab would
have to be banned if suicide bombing continues.”
But his Senior Special Assistant on Media and
Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, while clarifying the
pronouncement, described as unfounded, the
speculation that the federal government had
banned the use of hijab.
Shehu said that Buhari’s administration would
always respect the rights of Muslims to protect
their modesty and allow religious freedom as it
affects everyone. He, however, admitted that hijab
was being abused by Boko Haram terrorists to
carry out suicide attacks on innocent people,
noting that this violates the teachings of Islam.
The presidential aide stressed that Buhari would
not take any decision on the issue without due
consultation with all stakeholders.
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