BIDA Islamic cleric Alhaji Bello Masaba famed for his controversial marriage to 86 wives has debunked rumours that he has died saying that his mission on earth is not yet complete and has not ruled out taking on more brides.
Alhaji Masaba, from the historical Nupe capital Bida in the heart of Niger State became an international cult figure when the number of his wives became public knowledge a few years ago. Over the last few days, it was rumoured that he had passed away but Alhaji Masaba declared that he has a divine assignment which he must finish before his death.
He made the declaration in reaction to a death rumour about him, which sparked several reactions on social media. According to the cleric, it was not yet time for him to die as he was yet to accomplish some of the tasks given him by God.
Alhaji Masaba said: “I am alive and I am not dead. Allah’s assignment must be carried out and although death is the ultimate end of all, I will fulfil my days and divine assignment.
“What I am doing is divine, it is an assignment and I will keep doing it till the end of my time. I want to advise those fighting against me to stop because they are waging war against God, their Creator.”
Masaba had stirred controversy in the state for violating the Islamic injunction which forbids a Muslim man to marry more than four wives. He has over 100 children.
Last Sunday, it was gathered, several people in Bida visited Alhaji Masaba's three-storey house located at Kota Woro, Masaba Ward to know if he truly was dead. Sympathisers were, however, said to have been shocked to meet the 92-year-old man sitting on the ground floor of the house receiving visitors and assuring them that he was hale and hearty.
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