Rev Dachomo Rejects Claims Nigeria Is a Muslim Country
The Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has rejected claims by Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir that Nigeria is a Muslim country.
Jingir reportedly made the controversial remarks during a programme in Kano State over the weekend. The cleric also backed the continuation of a Muslim-Muslim political arrangement, arguing that Muslims form the majority in Nigeria and should have the opportunity to lead the country.
During the gathering, the Jos-based Islamic scholar also referred to Christians as “infidels”. He reportedly suggested that Christians who disagreed with a Muslim-Muslim arrangement could leave the country.
Reacting in a statement on Tuesday, Dachomo strongly disagreed with the position.
The COCIN chairman said Nigeria is a multi-religious nation and rejected any attempt to portray the country as belonging to one faith. He also cautioned Jingir against comments that could increase religious tension or damage relations between Christians and Muslims.
According to Dachomo, religion should not determine who leads Nigeria. Instead, political leadership should focus on competence, justice, good governance and the protection of citizens.
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“Nigeria is a multi-religious country in which Muslims and Christians have historically participated in the political process and contributed to the development of the nation,” he said.
Dachomo urged religious leaders to exercise caution when discussing politics and other sensitive national issues.
He warned that linking political leadership to religious population could create the impression that one faith has greater ownership of Nigeria.
Such rhetoric, the cleric said, could further widen existing religious divisions.
The COCIN chairman called for responsible public discourse and greater respect between Nigeria’s religious communities.
He maintained that national leadership should serve all citizens regardless of their religious background.
Source: Daily Post News
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