El-Rufai cautions against ethnic, religious conflicts
Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai
Amosun preaches love for one another
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai yesterday, cautioned against ethnic and religious conflicts capable of dividing the state along the lines.The governor said peaceful coexistence among citizens is a critical factor in achieving cogent and realistic development in the state.
While urging them to redouble efforts and stand together to defeat these forces, he commended them for keeping faith with his government’s policies and actions.
He said: “Harmony and peace are crucial values in taking the state to greater heights. They help provide the enabling environment for the realisation of good intentions and strategic plans that will bring about real development.”
He expressed appreciation to the security forces, leaders and the traditional institutions, for a successful and peaceful Ramadan and also Eid elFitr in the state.
In Ogun, the state governor, Ibikunle Amosun urged Nigerians to embrace peace and show love to one another, even after the festival.
Amosun, who spoke at the Oke-Lantoro, Abeokuta praying ground, where he and some of his cabinet members observed the prayers, admonished the faithful never to go back to the bad behaviours abandoned during the Ramadan.
The governor also counseled them, irrespective of their religions, to work together to ensure the progress of the country, noting that only unity could guarantee its survival.
The Chief Imam of Egbaland, Liadi Orunsolu in his sermon, urged Muslims to continue doing well and always give alms to the poor.The cleric, who noted that Islam is religion of peace implored followers to make good use of the lessons learnt in the holy month, urging them to live peacefully and always obey the teachings of the Holy Quran.
Amosun further appealed to the citizen to come out in large numbers, irrespective of political parties and
vote for the candidates of their choice in the forthcoming local council elections slated for October 8.
“In the final analysis, what we want is for our people to comport themselves well and ensure that we have a free and fair election at the end of the day,” Amosun added.
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Ethnic and religious strife and conflicts are proof of injustice.
…And these conflicts come from muslim leaders from the federal, states and local governments. So El Rufai talk to yourselves.
The problem is not from the Muslim leaders but from the amalgamation. This amalgamation is an injustice foisted on us by the British colonialists, and perpetrated by those of us promoting the rubbish called, “one Nigeria”. We are not a people, we are not a nation. Nigeria as at today is still a British colonial initiative and creation that serves British colonial interests. The time has come for us all to say NO to this amalgamation and annul it. However, if you believe in “one Nigeria ”, it means you believe in the amalgamation. It means you are also a perpetrator of the injustice behind the ethnic and religious conflicts.
We will review and take appropriate action.