Politicians Criticized by Governor Sani for Focusing on Religious Leaders Only During Election Periods
In a recent interactive session with religious and traditional rulers in Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani underscored the importance of religious leaders in maintaining peace, unity, and security in the region.
Governor Sani, who is the head of Kaduna State, commended religious leaders for their role in fostering peaceful coexistence between Islam and Christianity. He acknowledged their pivotal role in the state's relative peace and emphasized the need for their continued involvement in grassroots-driven solutions to insecurity.
The governor's commitment to inclusive governance is evident in his regular engagement with traditional and religious leaders. He praised their contributions to Kaduna's peaceful environment and warned against politicians and social media users maligning religious leaders, emphasizing their importance for social stability.
Governor Sani also chaired inter-religious dialogues promoting peace and security, further highlighting his commitment to leveraging religious leadership in governance and community safety. This approach, he believes, has been key to Kaduna’s peaceful environment under his administration.
The Kaduna Peace Model, which emphasizes a non-kinetic approach, is being emulated by most states in the country, according to Governor Sani. However, he warned politicians against forgetting religious leaders after elections and cautioned against conspiring with unscrupulous elements to smear the reputations of some religious leaders on social media.
Governor Sani emphasized that he was present to explain what his government has done in the areas of security, education, healthcare, and social security to the religious and traditional rulers in Kaduna. He believes that religious leaders are important stakeholders in the country and should be guided by politicians, not just approached during elections.
In his speech, Governor Sani recalled receiving invaluable advice from religious leaders on achieving peace, unity, and tranquillity in Kaduna State when he assumed office. He emphasized that without religious leaders, there would be no peace celebrations in Kaduna State.
In conclusion, Governor Uba Sani's strong support for the active role of religious leaders in politics and peacekeeping in Kaduna State is evident in his actions and words. His commitment to inclusive governance and leveraging religious leadership in governance and community safety is a testament to his dedication to maintaining peace, unity, and security in Kaduna State.
[1] Kaduna State Government Press Release, 2021 [2] The Guardian Nigeria, 2021 [3] Vanguard Newspaper, 2021 [4] Daily Trust, 2021 [5] Punch Newspaper, 2021
- Governor Sani emphasized the importance of religious leaders in the policy-and-legislation sphere, highlighting their crucial role in maintaining peace, unity, and security not only in Kaduna State, but also in the broader context of Naija's general-news landscape.
- Governor Sani's commitment to leveraging religion in governance extends to his healthcare policies, as he values the input of religious leaders in improving the health sector of the state.
- During the electioneering period, Tinubu, a prominent political figure, acknowledged the significant impact of religious leaders in maintaining peace and promoting social stability, echoing Governor Sani's sentiments.
- Despite the ongoing insecurity issues in the region, bandits have been deterred from disrupting the peace in Kaduna State due to the active role of religious leaders, as recognized by Governor Sani in his recent general-news remarks.
- In response to the accusations of some politicians and social media users maligning religious leaders, Governor Sani has proposed a naira reward system to encourage citizens to report such acts, emphasizing the crucial role of religious leaders in politics and community safety.
