The Patriotic Elders Network for Peace and Justice in Nigeria has denounced the remarks made by the former Federal Government Secretary, Babachir Lawal, about the Muslim/Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), claiming that his recent words go beyond party politics.
Dr Bature AbdulAziz, the National President of the Elders, claimed in a statement that he signed and sent to news reporters in Kano that Babachir’s recent remarks had the potential to endanger the country’s peace.
Abdulaziz stated, “He should be considered as giving respect to other Nationalities’ freedom of political choice as a National figure who was formerly a senior public officer with the approval and support of both Muslim and Christian residents.
However, despite the enormous love and respect that Nigerians have for you, you occasionally still speak like a common schmuck who is unaware of the significance of our nation’s unity and success.
“Such behavior of his clearly connects to a particular Northern governor, who only generate headlines encouraging discord,” the Elders said of the debates that formerly encouraged regional, religious, or ethnic divisions among Nigerians.
He said, “Previous leaders from the last couple of decades to date have eschewed these viewpoints by advocating togetherness and harmony, among the public. Since 2000, the politics of division and segregation have been discarded.
“We hope that the next leaders will continue and imitate this gesture of patriotism.
Because at this moment, regardless of religion, public official positions, or even from a regular guy on the street, Nigeria does not need such archaic conduct.
The former Secretary of the Government of the Federation is unquestionably a supporter of splintering society, particularly through religious debates conducted for private purposes. The patriotic Elders criticize his unpatriotic words and urge public authorities to engage in more constructive dialogue.
