Matthew Kukah, Catholic bishop of Sokoto diocese, says
religion is only an issue during elections in Nigeria.
He said those who consider the security crisis in Nigeria as
a religious issue are misleading the citizens.
He said insecurity will not end in the country if citizens
continue to deceive one another.
Kukah spoke on Friday during an interactive session with journalists in Sokoto.
“As long as we do not
stop deceiving ourselves, Nigeria will not be secured and the future will
continue to sustain same injury,” he said.
“It is only in Nigeria that when it comes to election, we
start thinking of a Muslim or Christian president, but when it is stealing,
corruption or sharing we are all the same.
“I did not say a Christian should be the president of
Nigeria but what I always argue is that we need a leader to protect the
country.
“We need to believe
that the unity of Nigeria is always in our hands and nobody is more important
than another, our country is paramount than anybody.
“In Nigeria, we pray a lot and we should continue to pray
because nothing surpasses prayers.
“It is no longer time to blame anyone for the security
challenges but a time for all of us to join hands together in addressing our
collective situation.”
He urged Nigerians to embrace peace, pray and continue to
support the government in the fight against insecurity.
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