Islamic council urges unity, condemns division acts, and call all Nigerians to Uphold peace

By Sadiq Abdulfatah

Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has restated its commitment to the peace and unity of the country.

According to a statement, the NSCIA stated, in order for religious intolerance not get worsen the situation of the country, everyone has a role to play as a team. It called out to all responsible citizens of Nigeria and foreigner who are involved in the development to show love and loyalty to the country, and to avoid doing things that would create division in the country.

Recently, NSCIA observed many Nigerians with the good intention, as well as the National Assembly’s response to the recent false allegation circulating on some international platforms and social media.

According to the council, it was in a report that there was a systematic genocidal campaign against Christians in Nigeria and the government were accused of facilitating the mass murder of christains.

The Islamic body, however, stated that in order to defeat this situation at hand, Nigeria must not allow itself to fall into the hands of trouble initiators that wants to ruin the progress the Federal government has made so far.

”These elements have resorted to engaging in activities that verge on treason to achieve material gains. They also exploit transactions in religious antipathy as easy pathways to global recognition and fame,” the statement said.

It recalled the many intrigues that played out during the buildup to the 2023 presidential election, adding that such scenarios should not be allowed in the coming elections in the country.

According to the statement, such persons failed miserably at the project by setting Nigerians against one another while relying on external support.

After failing, NSCIA said they began seeking to delegitimise the government in power by venting lies, projecting persecution and victimhood to the global audience while being responsible for the insecurity in the land. It called on Nigerians to unite and rise above religious sentiments, adding that the negative acts of terrorists required collective efforts to be fought.

The statement said NSCIA was placing on record its decision to be quiet in the face of the attacks, innuendos, and insults against Muslims in the country because of the need to protect the corporate existence of the nation.

NSCIA noted the response of the Christian Association of Nigeria’s director of national issues and social welfare as encouraging.

Source: Peoples Gazette