I found it pathetic and unjust the decision by MOPPAN to dismiss the popular actress, Rahma Sadau from the Kannywood industry and its call on other film industries to follow suit.
The MOPPAN decision was as a result of the actress’ immoral dress trending on social media as posted on her Instagram page. The act done by the actress was against the teaching of every community and religion, that’s why condemnations, accusations and abuses were rained on the actress for this unholy act.
Recall that, this is the second time, such an indecent attitude was done by Rahma. Even her colleagues in the film industry came out on social media and distanced themselves from her. Indeed, it was very painful when someone under the comment section on her Twitter handle uttered blasphemous words to the most beloved man on earth – our Prophet.
To err is human…, she regretted the act and apologised for her mistakes, from the looks in her eyes one can testify her seriousness in seeking for Allah’s forgiveness and pardon from the general public at large.
As Muslims, we all are aware of Allah’s mercy when someone goes wrong and seeks for forgiveness. Allah can forgive him for He is a forgiver. What matters is to repent with good intentions.
The MOPPAN decision to dismiss her to me is haphazard and unjust. We witnessed bigger scenes that involved actresses from the Kannywood recently and uglier than that of Rahma. A question to MOPPAN is, why is it Rahma always and not others? Who is morally upright in Kannywood?
I hereby urge and call on the MOPPAN officials, the censorship board or any other board that matters to reconsider the decision on her dismissal, rather they should suspend her.
To Rahma Sadau and colleagues, please they should know that they are public figures and as such should know what to post, to say and do.
May Allah forgive us our sins and accept our repentance.
Usman Abdullahi Koli, Mass Communication Department, Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic Bauchi. ([email protected])
