By John Joseph
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Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has urged the Director of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Prof. Ishaq Akintola, to refrain from promoting religious disharmony among Nigerians. Olayinka’s statement was in response to Prof. Akintola’s comments on the suspension of the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Shehu Ahmad Hadi.
The FCT Minister’s spokesperson emphasized that the suspension was not based on religious sentiment, stating that “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.”
Olayinka pointed out that the position of the FCDA Executive Secretary is not a family chieftaincy title, and the business of the office continues to run smoothly despite the suspension. He also drew attention to Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) teachings on obedience to authorities, citing a narration by Abu Huraira, which emphasizes the importance of listening to and obeying rulers in all circumstances.
The FCT Minister’s aide expressed surprise that Prof. Akintola, as a Muslim scholar, would seemingly sponsor media attacks against the Minister and fan the embers of religious discord, rather than counseling the suspended Executive Secretary to accept his fate and obey the authorities.
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