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President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said allegations that his administration is favouring one religion and attempting to Islamize Nigeria was unfortunate, totally untrue and skewed by opposition elements to hoodwink Nigerians. The President who stated this while receiving a delegation of the Arewa Pastors Non-Denominational Initiative for Peace in Nigeria led by Bishop John Abu Richard, said all through his public life, he had never contravened his oath of office.

He admonished religious leaders to create an enabling environment for peace and development to thrive in the country. The President according to a statement released by his spokesman, Femi Adeshina said;


“Some voices, for political or ethnic reasons are making unguarded statements accusing the government and myself in particular of religious bias.


“Let me assure you, honourable clergymen that this is far from the truth. In my career as a soldier, administrator, and politician, I have never veered from my oath of office.


“When I had the honour to lead a Military Government there were more Christians than Muslims in the Federal Executive Council and the Supreme Military Council.


“This was not by design but I appointed people on their merit without the slightest bias. The present Federal Executive Council is also evenly balanced; again not by design but by respecting and rewarding individual qualities,’’


He also expressed delight at the proposition to hold a one day prayer and fasting meeting for the nation, April 26, 2018, assuring that he would direct the Inspector General of Police to provide adequate security for the gathering.

 

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