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…divisive comments giving credence to the supremacy of one religion should be jettisoned
Apparently disturbed by the ugly trend occasioned by the hate speeches before and after the 2023 elections, the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) has begged Nigerians particularly politicians to allow the judiciary to do its job.
NIREC under the leadership of the Co-
Chairmen, His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for
Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) is disturbed by the ugly trend occasioned by the hate
speeches before and after the 2023 elections.
NIREC in a statement signed by its leaders noted that:”Weaponizing religion for selfish political gains is capable of causing religious conflict in Nigeria. NIREC therefore condemns in strongest terms the statements that give the impression that one religion
is superior to the other. NIREC affirms that Nigeria is a multi-religious state under God.
“NIREC condemns statements that give the impression of religious dominance
and superiority in the country. We wish however that every Nigerian could be a true Christian or a true Muslim as that would promote the religious values that could transform the nation.
“Given that most politicians in Nigeria practice one religion or the other, the Christian and Muslim politicians should proclaim the fear and love of God by caring for the common good and welfare of the citizens.
“NIREC calls on religious leaders to resist political manipulation of religion
that could lead to anarchy. We condemn the antics of politicians whose main goal is to achieve their political interest by whatever means possible including using religion as a cover. NIREC calls on our political leaders to use their platforms to sue for peace, unity and harmony while also refraining from making statements or comments that are capable of aggravating the already heated polity in the nation.
“NIREC calls upon all Politicians to play politics with the fear of God, dignity, honour and decorum by eschewing the politics of division and sectionalism.
The Council appeals to the general public to note that the elections are over and various cases are in court challenging the outcome and must therefore give the judiciary the opportunity to do its work.
“Nigerians must continue to be patriotic, law-abiding and peace-loving and must oppose all acts of machinations and
manipulations by leaders who are using religion to tear the nation apart. Let us pray for a nation that will continue to promote justice and peaceful co-existence.
“The task of building a prosperous Nigeria is the task of every citizen. God bless the Federal
Republic of Nigeria!
His Eminence Alhaji Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar CFR, mni
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General,
Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA)
CO-CHAIRMAN
His Eminence Most Rev. Daniel Okoh
President, Christian Association of
Nigeria (CAN)
CO-CHAIRMAN