The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) has maintained that there is no religious dominance and superiority in the country.
NIREC made the submission in a joint statement by the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) Daniel Okoh and the president-general of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar.
The NIREC co-chairmen said they were disturbed by the ugly trend occasioned by the hate speeches before and after the 2023 elections.
”We wish, however, that every Nigerian could be a true Christian or a true Muslim as that would promote the religious values that could transform the nation.
“Given that most politicians in Nigeria practice one religion or the other, the Christian and Muslim politicians should proclaim the fear and love of God by caring for the common good and welfare of the citizens”.
NIREC called on religious leaders to resist political manipulation of religion that could lead to anarchy.
“We condemn the…