The Concerned PDP Muslim Leaders in Nasarawa State has cautioned Sheikh Mansur Sokoto against comments capable of inciting violence in the state.
Recall that on the heels of Nasarawa State tribunal judgement that sacked Governor Abdullahi Sule and returned David Ombugadu, the Islamic scholar said that Muslims would be doomed if non-Muslims become governors of Plateau, Nasarawa and Taraba states.
Reacting to the comments during a press briefing on Monday in Abuja, the PDP Muslim leaders lead by Arch. Jaafar Toto, advised Sheikh Sokoto to be circumspect and “speak like a leader and not a warmonger”.
According to Mr Toto, attempts to involve religious leaders in the Nasarawa judicial process come with the risks of compromising the integrity of our legal system, undermining the rule of law, and upholding impunity.
He said: “We implore our peolpe to comport themselves and stop running to Sokoto each time there is an issue to be trashed.
“This has created a situation where those who do not understand the composition of the state to make questionable comments about our unity of purpose and desire for progress.
“We particular refer to the vituperations of one sheikh Mansur Sokoto and advise him to be circumspect and speak like a leader and not a war monger.
“In fact, he should restrict his political comments to Sokoto and leave Nasarawa State out of his selfish confused state of mind.”
The group, therefore, warned all politicians in the state to refrain from seeking to use religious leaders and tendencies to influence the legal proceedings and its outcome.
“Therefore, we as concerned PDP Muslim Leaders in Nasarawa State urge all politicians, irrespective of their affiliations, to refrain from seeking to use religious leaders and tendencies to influence the legal proceedings and its outcome or incite an otherwise peaceful people until the last 4 years of APC rule in the state is ebbing to hoist the flag of discord as an achievement.
“Instead, let us all respect the principles of fairness and impartiality that are the cornerstone of our legal system.
“As persons in politics, our commitment is to pray for peace, unity, and justice in our communities, state and nation.
“We encourage all politicians and especially our friends in the APC to resolve any differences amicably or by legal means and to respect the decisions of our judicial institutions rather than whipping up religious sentiments,” Mr Toto added.
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