Ohanaeze Ndigbo has condemned the derogatory remarks made by Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi against the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the Christian community.
Sheikh Gumi had described Wike as satanic, alleging that the minister plans to make Abuja an extension of Tel Aviv.
Reacting in a statement issued by Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Secretary General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the group described the remarks as “unwarranted assault.”
Ndigbo added that labelling Minister Wike as “satanic and devilish” for his security efforts further underscores Sheikh Gumi’s status as an adversary to the state.
The statement read in part, “Sheikh Gumi’s audacious threat to President Bola Tinubu to dismiss Minister Wike is a clear display of his ignorance and naivety.
Such a statement only serves to highlight Sheikh Gumi’s desperation to prevent the exposure of those who are clandestinely promoting violence and terrorism in Abuja and the North.
Labelling Minister Wike as “satanic and devilish” for his efforts to combat insecurity further demonstrates that Sheikh Gumi should be regarded as an enemy of the state.
“Sheikh Gumi’s callous declaration that Christians should not be trusted with security issues is not only discriminatory but also tantamount to a declaration of religious war against Christians.
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo vehemently opposes such divisive rhetoric and calls upon all well-meaning Nigerians to discourage and condemn such dangerous statements that threaten the unity and harmony of our great nation.
“Nigerians across the country have applauded President Bola Tinubu for his courageous decision to appoint a Southerner and Christian, Nyesom Wike, as the FCT Minister.
Minister Wike is a national asset and a strong pillar of this administration, whose commitment to addressing insecurity challenges is unwavering.
