Senator representing Kaduna
Central, Shehu Sani, has urged the Christian Association of Nigeria not to be
blinded by political parties but be guided by conscience and convictions about
what is humanly judged about any candidate.
Shehu Sani, in a meeting with
Kaduna Central CAN officials in Kaduna said, “Partisan politics has divided
Nigeria more than religious differences, we must accept this very fact.
“There is a duty for all leaders
of faith whether Muslim or Christian to work for the peace, justice and unity
of this country and there is a moral burden for all leaders irrespective of their
political parties to ensure sanity in the system.”
Commenting on the security
challenges in his region, he said, “the bloodshed and mass killings going on in
the areas of Birnin Gwari, Chikun, Kajuru, Igabi and other parts of the country
is worrisome and condemnable.
“Nigeria’s severity and stability
is under a serious threats, in the north-east, there is a violence threats by
the insurgents that has continue to unleash attacks on the innocent citizens of
our dear country.
“In the north-central part of
Nigeria herdsmen and militia have become an agents of the evil ones, killing
and unleashing terror on innocent citizens.
“Thousands of Zamfara communities
are under siege which may not be wrong to say Nigeria is at the verge of war.
We should tell ourselves the truth by healing our wounds and we also heal our
wounds by impressing those who tell us the truth.
“We the elected politicians must
be accountable and it is for the interest of all to continue to tell people in
the position of power the bitter truth not people who are sycophants that tells
you lies.
“It is for the interest of the
common man on the street that we work for the continuity of this country.
“An adage that said, when you
said the truth does not mean if you say the truth you will not go to prison and
you will not be killed but its means that, when you tell the truth, as a human
being, you’re free because their is a moral burden to all men of conscience and
conviction to unburden their hearts and speak to the people in position of
power what they need to hear to heal them and remove the cataracts in their
eyes.
“It is only when the country
remain in peace that our nation will make meaning to all citizens as a nation.
National flags, National Anthem and National pledges does not unite a nation
but justice, but only true sense of belonging, fairness and objectivity for
people of different backgrounds.”
He urged the CAN officials to
summon all political leaders and aspirants who want to occupy elective offices
to come and address them as 2019 approaches.
“Those in office should tell you
what they have done to deserve the renewal of their mandates and those aspiring
to be there should tell you what they want to do for you,” he added.
He reminded CAN officials of
their millions of followers, saying, “either you lead them to the part of right
perspective or you lead them to the part of perdition by the kind of choices of
words you make.
“You must know the people who
want to be your leaders because you cannot marry your daughter to somebody you
don’t know.
“CAN is indispensable in the
political history and dynamics of Nigeria, is an association that has
established itself in the minds of the people. So, it is imperative for CAN to
choose good leaders they desire.”
Responding, the CAN Chairman
Kaduna Central, Rev. Shokolo Kasuwa, eulogized Senator Sani for his outstanding
contributions at the floor of the Senate on issues of national importance.
“We are proud to say you’re our
leader. Your doggedness and fairness in saying the truth irrespective of the
challenges is commendable.
“For the past two years, in the
areas of Chikun, Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Igabi and Kajuru local government areas,
people cannot access their farmlands which is a serious threat to their
existence as a people.
“We call on you to use your
influence to help us curtail the myriads of challenges bedeviling our region.
We assure you of our maximum cooperation to succeed in your political
endeavours,” he assured.
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