The Jos Muslim Ummah in Plateau State has announced the death of its leader, Alhaji Garba Abdulkadir, popularly known as Turakin Jos North, while congratulating new leaders appointed to fill positions he held before his death.
Abdulkadir died on Sunday, October 25, 2026, following a prolonged illness.
Until his death, he was the Leader of the Muslim Ummah, Deputy Chairman of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Plateau State Chapter, Chairman of the Jos Central Mosque Management Council and Patron of the Musabaqah Foundation for Qur’an Competition in the state.
In a statement signed by the Chief Imam of Jos Central Mosque, Sheikh Ghazali Ismail Adam, and the Makama of Jos North, Alhaji Sani Mu’azu, on behalf of the Jos Muslim Ummah, the community described his death as a great loss to his family and the Muslim community.
The statement said Abdulkadir’s years of dedicated service, exemplary leadership and commitment to peaceful coexistence would remain part of his legacy.
It added that his death had created a significant vacuum in the leadership of the Muslim Ummah, particularly at a time when unity, wisdom and collective responsibility were needed.
The community prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.
Meanwhile, the Jos Muslim Ummah congratulated Alhaji Sani Mudi on his confirmation as the substantive Chairman of the Jos Central Mosque Management Council.
Mudi was confirmed on October 29, 2026, after initially serving in an acting capacity following his appointment on October 10.
The community said he had served the council and the Muslim Ummah for several years, expressing confidence that he would bring his experience to bear on his new responsibility.
It also congratulated Alhaji Ibrahim Sale Hassan on his emergence as the new Deputy Chairman of JNI in Plateau State.
Hassan was selected through what the community described as a peaceful and transparent process presided over by the Emir of Wase and Chairman of JNI in Plateau State, His Royal Highness, Dr Mohammed Sambo Haruna.
He succeeds the late Abdulkadir in the position.
The Muslim Ummah urged the new JNI deputy chairman to build on the legacy of his predecessor, strengthen cooperation among Muslim organisations and work closely with the Emir of Wase to promote the unity and welfare of Muslims in the state.
It also called on members of the Muslim community to support the new leaders, stressing the importance of unity, consultation, mutual respect and continuity of service.
“Leadership is a trust from Almighty Allah (SWT), and the strength of our community lies in unity, consultation, mutual respect and continuity of service,” the statement said.
The community further prayed for Allah’s guidance and protection for its leaders and lasting peace and harmony in Plateau State.
COURTESY: dailytrust.com
