By Ismaila Jimoh, Abuja
Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory on Public Communication and New Media, Lere Olayinka has advised the Director of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Prof Ishaq Akintola, to limit himself to issues of the propagation of Islam and desist from promoting religious discord among Nigerians.
Wike’s Aide stated this while reacting to a statement by MURIC’s Director, on the suspension of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Sheu Ahmad Hadi, saying the Minister was not running FCTA based on religion.
He said “the suspended FCTA Executive Secretary was not appointed as a Muslim and anyone trying to cover his suspension with the garment of religion will be doing a disservice to religious harmony in the country.”
The FCT Minister’s spokesperson pointed out that “just as it is not obligatory for he who appoints to give reasons for appointing, it will also not be obligatory for he who suspends to tell the public reasons for suspending as long as the person suspended knows why he was suspended.
“Most importantly, the position of the FCDA Executive Secretary is not a family chieftaincy title and the business of the office once occupied by Engr. Shehu Ahmad Hadi, is running perfectly.”
While calling the attention of Prof Akintola to Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) position on obedience to authorities, Olayinka said; “I doubt if Prof Akintola is aware that on the authority of Abu Huraira, it was narrated that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said; ‘It is obligatory for you to listen to the ruler and obey him in adversity and prosperity, in pleasure and displeasure, and even when another person is given (rather undue) preference over you.’
