By Uzair Adam Imam
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i, expressed concern over the way some politicians were using religion and ethnicity to create division in their campaigns.
The governor also stressed on the need to punish policians using religion in their political campaigns.
He spoke at the commissioning ceremony of the head office of the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development held in Kaduna.
He stated that the 2023 election would be a golden opportunity for Nigerians to take region out of politics.
He said the 2023 elections presented a unique opportunity for Nigerians to take religion out of politics.
El-Rufa’i was qouted to have said, “People are united in their poverty, in their need for education, in decent healthcare and to put food on their table, that is what we should focus on but some people are holding meetings to promote religious and ethnic division.
That is the last thing Nigeria needs at a time when the whole world is facing challenges of ultra-nationalism and global supply chain disruption.”
He then asked for forgiveness, saying, “We try to do what is right but only God is right, my apologies to anyone that I have offended, we have five months to go and I will like to leave and sleep in peace.”
