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Don’t Force Muslim Governors To Declare Sharia, Osinbajo Warns Nigeria Pastors
The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has warned religious leaders not to link the incessant killings being perpetrated by herdsmen in some of the country to any religion or ethnic cleansing.
He warned that Muslim Governors should not be forced to declare Sharia law in their states, recalling that such happened during Obasanjo’s regime.
Osinbajo said that doing so might lead to another civil war in the country.
He spoke at the weekend in Osogbo, Osun State at the opening of greater Nigeria Pastors’ Conference held in Osogbo said that both Christians and Muslim’s were affected in the killings in the states being attacked by the herdsmen.
Professor Osinbajo said: “On the killing by herdsmen, we must not allow narratives, being said about it to survive. We have to handle it carefully, we may put the country in a civil war if care is not taken.
“When former President Obasanjo was in office, almost 12 states declared Sharia law. What did Obasanjo do about it. He could not have done more that he did. Many of the governors of those states then were Muslims.
“Can you imagine if 12 states governors declare Sharia law now that we have a president, who is a Muslim. We must put everything going on in the country in context. I am in a position of getting some information that many are not privileged to get.”
“Our country can only be governed by the wisdom of God. We must deal with all issues with great care,” he stressed.
“There is a big challenge. Sometimes, it is not always as it seems. When I went to Benue, I mentioned to them that any attack on churches is sacrilegious and it should be condemned. I was probably one of the few persons that spoke about it. Let’s put it in a context, we must not assume this is an isolated case.
“Deeper life Church was attacked in the North in 2014 and 17 people were killed. Whatever is happening, we must take a broader look at it. As pastors, when mosques are attacked, we must also speak up. It is good that we must also speak up,” he counselled.
Commenting on appointment of top security chiefs made by President Buhari, the Vice President said “I agree fully as far as security issues goes, we should have a broader approach. There is no reason why there should not be a review. The President had said he would address it.
“In River Benue, virtually all the cattle want to go in there for water. In Taraba, the killer herdsmen and farmers they attacked are Muslims. It is not entirely fair to say that they are targeting Christians.
“Any herder found with weapon must be arrested. In the last few months, we have sent special forces to Benue and and Taraba. There is greats determination to end the killings and hold accountable anybody arrested.
“Benue is largely Christians and Zamfara is largely Muslims. I want us to understand persecution as we see it. The response time is slow even when we deploy the security for emergency situation. That is why community policing is important.”
Speaking on why Leah Shuaibu,the kidnapped Dapchi Girl has not been released, Professor Osinbajo explained that “there were two factions of Boko Haram. The one led by Shekau and the other group.
“When they were kidnapped, we have to negotiate on all platforms, both local and international to ensure their release.
“The same government brought back 120 Chibok girls, mostly Christians by a president that is a Muslim. The rescued girls are now in American school, in Abuja. We are negotiating daily for about 80 Chibok girls still in captivity. I am constantly in touch with the negotiations.”
Commenting on Loans (Sukuk) taken by the Federal government from Islamic Development Bank (IDB), the Vice President said, “We should take whatever loans available.
“There is no stringent conditions attached to the loans. We are using the loans to build 25 roads. We also borrow from the Chinese. It is confessional loans and the payment period is longer, about 20 to 25 years. The lending rate is 2 per cent.”
Anonymous
June 4, 2018 at 7:18 am
Mumu lik you
Anonymous
June 4, 2018 at 7:08 am
What’s this man talking about…. rubbish.
Anonymous
June 4, 2018 at 5:56 am
U r a disappointment to Christianity
Anonymous
June 4, 2018 at 5:38 am
Is Oshibanjo now a Muslim? He no longer acts like a pastor.
Anonymous
June 4, 2018 at 4:13 am
Imbecile
Anonymous
June 4, 2018 at 1:55 am
No wonder this is happening to Christians in Nigeria osibanjo is full of fear so he can’t defend Christianity, by his response it means since he said by his position he is privy to information most Nigerians do not have, it means there is a secret agenda indeed
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 11:46 pm
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 10:59 pm
Your words have no meaning and direction, so what are you talking about?
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 10:08 pm
Nonsense
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 9:52 pm
How
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 9:47 pm
MusLIM MAN TALKING…
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 9:46 pm
We are coming to end of this country. 2019 last fight or restructuring
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 9:44 pm
Listen to yourself sir are making any sense at all.
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 9:35 pm
Ewu osinbajo
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 9:21 pm
Goat
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 9:09 pm
They should declare so we have our own country they have theirs. bu but you are a disappointed to your people .
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 8:42 pm
Monky you have lost
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 8:37 pm
Can u hear dis idiot.
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 8:36 pm
In short he is confuse to say that
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 8:18 pm
Ur father
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 8:16 pm
Who’s stopping anybody before. They can go ahead
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 8:08 pm
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 8:08 pm
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 8:08 pm
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 8:08 pm
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 8:07 pm
I thought this man has resign?
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 7:55 pm
just look at the people that are ruling Nigeria, useless and hopeless animals.
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 7:34 pm
This man doesn’t know that Sharia has been declared since 1999. The Shari’a hypocrisy is not just working
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 7:29 pm
He may be wanted them to fully declare their agenda of Islamization, to complete the disintegration of Nigeria. I don’t see why or any other sense in this statenent except to mislead the mislead north for good. What is left of the already Sharia north? Is that not what they are fighting for, Islamization and co? Looking for a war in other to steal the lands and the properties of the south and middle belt, to bring in their kinsmen from west African sub-sah.
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 7:25 pm
Muslims re not d ones who owns Nigeria
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 6:56 pm
Idiot….
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 6:53 pm
in fact am ashamed of this country called Nigeria.
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 6:51 pm
so it is the Muslim governors that decides what happens in Nigeria
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 6:15 pm
I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHAT HE MEAN
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 6:01 pm
Such a VP. Shame. In a democracy. This fear he is expressing is for what.
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 5:57 pm
Fool
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 5:46 pm
What did you mean what’s pastors offences
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 5:41 pm
Who cares if they do , it’s freedom of religion.
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 5:20 pm
kindergarten vice President
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 5:13 pm
This brief man shall.
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 5:05 pm
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 4:43 pm
Is in a job idiot
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 4:41 pm
Meaning?
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 4:34 pm
U r a disgrace to Nigeria Christian
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 4:28 pm
U AND UR FAMILY IS A DISGRACE TO NIGERIANS AND THIS WILL BE YOUR LAST IN POLITICS
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 4:20 pm
Useless animal
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 4:12 pm
you have already told the world that buhari treats u well like his son yussuf cary on wt ur mess.
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 4:08 pm
foolish vice president who did not know his right. You are Under cage
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:52 pm
This man is a complete nonentity
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:45 pm
Can u listen to ursef useless pastor….
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:44 pm
This is why Fela said “My people sef dem fear too much”. You said nothing when recently the Sultan of sokoto threatened Christians. VP wey nor know him work na Suwegbe
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:43 pm
You are the son of Oduduwa.he that followed Yorubas will later end up in a grave
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:35 pm
This man don’t even have experience in politics
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:35 pm
Can you imagine what this servant of devil that calls himself pastor is saying Nwoke di very stupid Chinle mekwara anyi ebere
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:34 pm
Better.
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:32 pm
I wonder what this man is smoking. Must be very
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 4:59 pm
Hahahaha Hahahaha this man leave me, please I want to sleep. Really?
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 6:36 pm
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:27 pm
Ogar carry your mouth go one side
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:22 pm
Osibanjo d ape, needed urgent psychiatric help now, most of the people from south west and north central are sub-humans they think below retarded animals from immbecelic gowon down to thiefnubu, mko, bola Ahmed thiefnubu.
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:21 pm
Idiotic hee goat who is forcing them is it our sit at home that is forcing them or what hahahahaha sorry you have gone.
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:19 pm
They have already declared Sharia law in their state’s since 2004 & what are we still doing in Nigeria Osibanjo pls let them declare it so we can have our mother land Biafra pls Ogah Osibanjo .
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:18 pm
I particularly wañt to warn the so called CAN president about his provocative utterances
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:17 pm
wonder shall never end.
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:16 pm
This man self
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June 3, 2018 at 3:10 pm
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Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:10 pm
WHO SHAR GINI HELP? Muccxxxh fat pleb!!
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:05 pm
Born bastard
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:05 pm
Evil man
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 3:04 pm
But we already have some Sharia state in the north what about that
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 2:58 pm
CAN YOU IMAGINE THIS TOOTHLESS BEING!? SPEECH LIKE THIS WILL MAKE THEM FEEL THEY ARE GOLIATHS!!. YOU HV ALWAYS BEEN COWARDS AND SO U WILL REMAIN. AREU AFTAID TO DIE?! I THOUGHT YOU WANT TO MEET JESUS?!!!
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 2:52 pm
Let dem do so biko
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 2:49 pm
let them declare
Anonymous
June 3, 2018 at 2:46 pm
Are there no Sharia in the North.,?