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Buhari will not Islamize Nigeria, Arewa pastors assure Christians

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May 25, 2019

The National Chairman , Arewa Pastors Non – denominational Initiative for Peace , Bishop Abu Richard , says President Muhammadu Buhari is not the cause of the killings in the country.

Richard made this known while briefing newsmen on Pre – swearing- in Prayer Meeting on Saturday in Abuja.
Richard called on Nigerians both Christians and Muslims to continue to pray for a better government in the next four years of Buhari ’ s administration .

He expressed sadness over the kidnappings and killings in the country, advised Buhari and security operatives to be proactive rather than reactive to avoid a crisis .
The cleric, who is also the founder Warriors of Christ Cathedral in Port Harcourt , commended the gathering for their peaceful initiatives, humble disposition , and commitment to national unity .

“ The accusation of Islamization by former President Olusegun Obasanjo is highly condemnable. As a child of God and by my exposure, the President cannot Islamize Nigeria with the Vice President , who is a Christian .

“ President Buhari is not the cause of these killings . Most of these killings have been going on before he took over power . That is why we have fasted today and prayed that God should strengthen him .

“ We also call on the security agencies to put in more efforts to stop these killings and we pray for a good 9 th National Assembly that will be able to work with the government of the day with good policies to develop this country.

“ We pray for Buhari to do much better as he will be sworn in for the second tenure . From his statement and all that we have been hearing , we believe that through God he will perform better.
( NAN)