Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has brushed down suggestions that he opposes Islam’s practice in Nigeria.
In his statement, Wike insisted that his administration is not enacting “laws that are against Islamic alignment.”
His Royal Highness, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu of Nupe, who serves as the chairman of the Abuja National Mosque Management Committee, received members of the committee at the time.
Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has brushed down suggestions that he opposes Islam’s practice in Nigeria.
In his statement, Wike insisted that his administration is not enacting “laws that are against Islamic alignment.”
His Royal Highness, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu of Nupe, who serves as the chairman of the Abuja National Mosque Management Committee, received members of the committee at the time.
Minister remarked individuals trying to incite religious feelings were doing so maliciously in order to score cheap political points.
According to Wike, “In Nigeria, I have no reason to incite hatred towards any one religious group and instead should support anyone who is fighting for a noble cause.”
He, however, assured that FCT will not hesitate to support the maintenance of the National Mosque, or the National Ecumenical Centre, having been declared as a national monument, he also called on religious leaders to preach National unity and peaceful coexistence.
”No government will hesitate to support the maintenance of a National Monument, be it for Christians or Muslims.”
Also speaking, the Etsu Nupe urged the Minister to support the maintenance project of the National Mosque, which he disclosed had been stalled for some time now.