The League of Imams in Lagos State has urged Nigerians to refrain from protests and actions that could threaten peace and stability, following demonstrations in parts of the country over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The clerics made the appeal during the 2026 Ramadan Tafsir programme at Lagos House in Ikeja, calling on citizens to use the period of Ramadan and Lent for prayer and reflection rather than public demonstrations.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Ahmad, Chief Missioner of the Ansarudeen Society, said Nigeria needs unity and prayer amid global tensions, including the ongoing Middle East conflict. He stressed that both Muslims and Christians should seek divine intervention for continued peace in Lagos and across the country.

“This is a time for prayer, not protest. It is a time for sober reflection, not upheaval,” Ahmad said, warning that crises often have far-reaching consequences beyond those directly involved.

He cautioned that unrest could worsen Nigeria’s economic challenges, including rising fuel prices, and expressed concern about the broader implications of escalating international conflicts.

Ahmad noted that previous protests in Nigeria have resulted in loss of lives and property, referencing the lingering effects of past demonstrations. He warned that even well-intentioned protests could be hijacked by individuals seeking to cause violence.

“If we cannot be part of the solution, we should not be part of the problem,” he said, urging Nigerians to avoid actions that could lead to further instability.

The clerics also called on religious leaders to use their platforms to promote love, unity and peaceful coexistence, and to discourage religion-related protests that could deepen divisions within the country.