Arewa leader in the southern region, Alhaji Musa Saidu, has expressed his disapproval of anyone opposing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, solely based on his religious affiliation.
Saidu, who was reacting to comments and actions of some Muslim fanatics against the minister, emphasized that Abuja is a federal capital territory, and individuals from any religious background can be appointed as its Minister.
He further stated that it is inappropriate for anyone to bring up the matter of religion when discussing the selection of the FCT Minister.
Saidu also advised religious leaders to be careful of how they try to rub religion on some political issues, stressing that such moves were capable of overheating the system.
Saidu commended Governor Bassey Otu of Cross Rivers State for donating ten million naira to Hausa, Fulani victims of the fire at the Bogobori area of the state recently, saying such promotes national unity and peaceful coexistence.
“The Minister, Wike, did not insult Islam. If he does, it is even Christians that will take on him first, that I know. We want peace. Some of our northern leaders should be careful of how they try to lace their personal views with religion,” the Arewa leader said.
