Editor’s note: Solomon Asemota, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), on behalf of some Christian groups in the country has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of discriminatory appointments against non-Muslims in Nigeria. The author claims that Hausa, Fulani and Kanuri Ethnic nationalities, immigrants to Nigeria are pushing the nation to an implosion.


The brazen and audacious imposition of Islamist Jihadists into key positions in the country is not an expression of religious piety but a deliberate manipulation of religion for cultural and political domination by three ethnic groups. This agenda commenced in 1975 after the overthrow of General Gowon. The Islamist Jihadists are a violent and domineering strain of Islam rejected by mainstream Muslims. We are reminded that after the Arab Spring, Tunisia and Egypt elected Islamists of the Muslim brotherhood into power. One year later, the two Arab Islamic Nations staged another revolution and sacked them. If Arab nations could not tolerate Islamist Jihadists’ domination, we wonder how Nigeria, a multi-cultural, multi-religious, multi-lingual, and multi-ethnic nation would cope with the dire consequences of flooding government with Islamist Jihadists. It is pertinent to explain that there is a difference between Islam and Islamism. While Islam is a religion, Islamism is but a political ideology that holds that Islam is not only a religion but a political system that must dominate wherever Islam is practiced in the world. Islamism is the ideology driving the Taliban, Al Shabab, Al Qaeda, ISIS, Boko Haram, Fulani Herdsmen and others. Islamism operates through religious terrorists and stealthily through “Civilization Jihad” (deceit) both seek to undermine democratic societies and convert them forcefully to Sharia states.


All attempts to draw the attention of the Buhari administration through previous press releases and press conferences have, mischievously, been interpreted as politics. We are also dismayed that the Christian Coalition Group as well as other arms of Christians in Nigeria that have expressed concern about evolving issues in the nation have been described as members of a political party (the PDP). This is a very disappointing response to very serious national issues. As Nigerians, we have the right to comment on issues that are of great importance to the nation especially when our elected representatives chose to be silent.


While we were worried about the lopsided appointments in the security services, we also noticed, a few days ago, that the education sector has been privatized in the hands of only the Fulanis and Islamist Jihadists. Virtually all strategic federal educational offices/appointments, have gone to persons with Islamist Jihadists tendencies as heads in the universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, University Admissions Board (JAMB), educational funding and policy departments, etc. Our concern is not about the job and appointments but the fundamental Islamist Jihadists agenda that is playing out in Nigeria. What the list of students’ admission will look like in the nearest future in our nation with an Islamist Jihadist in charge of JAMB, we are constrained to ponder. Violation of principle of federal character in federal appointments Section 171 sub-Section 5 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) stipulates that the President in exercising his powers of appointment under this section shall have regard to the Federal Character of Nigeria and the need to promote National unity.


A critical look at the list of appointments by this administration shows utter disregard for issues that promote National unity and a gross violation of the Constitution. We wonder how Mr. President can relate the impunity of his administration to his mantra; fight against corruption. By flagrantly violating Sections 171(5) and 10 of the Constitution, the President has presented himself as corrupt. Below are some of the very important appointments made by “Federal Islamist Jihadist’s imperial Government” to confirm our apprehension: Chief Executives of Educational institutions:

1. Head of Universities: NUC Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Hausa/Fulani Muslim

2. Head of Polytechnics: Hausa/Fulani Muslim

3. Head of Colleges of Education: Prof. Bappah Aliyu Hausa/Fulani Muslim

4. Head of TETFUND: Dr. Abdulahi Baffa Hausa/Fulani Muslim

5. Head of JAMB: Prof. Ishaq Oloyede-Professor of Arabic studies–Muslim

6. Head of UBEC Dr. Hameed Bobboyi: Hausa/Fulani Muslim

7. Head of NABTEB: Hausa/Fulani Muslim

8. Head of NTI: Prof. Garba Dahuwa Azare Hausa/Fulani Muslim.


88% of the appointments are Northern Muslim/Fulani Muslim. (Only one person is from South West, nevertheless, a Muslim.) The security units are configured as follows:

1. Police IG Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

2. Chief of Army Staff ……. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

3. Minister for Defense ….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

4. Minister for Internal Affairs …… Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

5. National Security Adviser (NSA) ……… Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

6. DG, Department of State Services (DSS) ….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

7. Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC) ….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

8. Chief of Staff …… Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

9. ADC to President ……. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

10. CSO to President ….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

11. Principal Secretary ……. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

12. Private Secretary to President ……. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

13. Protocol to President ….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

14. DG Customs ………. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

15. DG, EFCC ……. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

16. DG, Nigeria Prisons ….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

17. DG, Immigration …… Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

18. Chairman, INEC …… Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

19. Minister for Petroleum …… Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

20. Minister for FCT …….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

21. President/Commander In Chief of the Armed Forces …………. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani


Fellow Nigerians, added to the above disturbing appointments are:

1. Head of National Assembly/Senate President …… Northern Muslim

2. Head of Judiciary/Chief Justice of Nigeria ….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

3. Head, Federal Courts of Appeal …… Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

4. All Registrars and Principal Officers all Levels of the Federal Judiciary ….. Northern Muslim Hausa-Fulani

5. Clerk of the National Assembly …… Northern Muslim.


Police Officers Announced as New AIGs:

1. Ibrahim Adamu, AIG, Zone 1

2. Abdulmajid Ali, AIG, Zone 2

3. Usman Tilli, AIG zone 3

4, Dorothy Gimba AIG, Investment Formation

5. Mohammed Mohammed, AIG Special Protection Unit

6. Mohammed Katsina, AIG National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Jos.

It is notable that State CPs were also Promoted to AIG making it a total of 18 New AIGs. Other appointments of President Buhari are as follows:

1. DG DPR, Mordecai Ladan. North/West

2. Accountant-General Ahmed Idris;. Nort/ West

3. Chief of Protocol, Lawal Kazaure Kano North/West

4. Chairman INEC, Mahmoud Yakubu North/East

5. Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari Borno North/East

6. DG NIMASA, Buba Haruna Jauro Yobe North/East

7. Head of Service, Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita South/South

8. SSA Media, Shehu Garba Kano North/West

9. SA Media, Femi Adeshina Osun South/West

10. CG NSCDC, Abdulahi Mohammed North Central

11. DG SSS, Lawal Daura Katsina North/West

12. NSA, Babagana Monguno Borno North/East

13. CDS, Abayomi Gabriel Ekiti South/West

14. Chief of Army Staff, T. Y. Buratai Borno North/East

15. Chief of Air Staff, Marshal Sadique Bauchi North/East

16. Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas Cross River South/South

17. DG Amnesty, Brig. P. T. Boroh South/South

18. ADC, Mohammed Lawal Kano North/West

19. CSO, Abdulrahman Mani North/West

20. EVC NCC, Umaru Danbatta Kano North/West

21. Chairman Transition Committee, Ahmed Joda North/East

22. MD AMCON, Ahmed Lawan Kuru North/West

23. CG Customs, Col Hameed Ali North/West

24. Aliyu Yahaya Gusau DG Budget North/West

25. EC FIRS, Dr Williams Babatunde Fowler Lagos South/West

26. Babachir David Lawal SGF North/East

27. CG Customs, Col Hameed Ali North/West

28. CG Immigration, Kure Martin Abeshi North Central

29. SSA NASS, Suleiman A. Kawu North Central

30. SSA NASS, Ita S.J. Enang South/South

31. MD NPA, Habibu Abdulahi Kano North/West

32. DG Budget, Aliyu Gusau Zamfara North/West

33. EFCC, Madu Ibrahim North/West

34. DG NOTAP, Dan Azumi Mohammed North/West

35. NIMC, Engr. Aliyu M Aziz North Central

36. NDIC, Umaru Ibrahim Kano North/West

37. Federal Character, Shettima Bukar Abba North/East Borno

38. SA Social Protection, Maryam Uwais Kaduna, North/West

39. Chairman NDLEA, Muhammad Abdallah Adamawa, North/East

40. MD NDDC, Sam Ekere A/Ibom, South/South

41. PA New Media, Bashir Ahmed Kano, North/West

42. NEITI Waziri Adio, Osun South/West 42. DG SMEDAN Dr Dikko Umaru Raqqa. Katsina North/West

43. DG NIMASA, Dakuku Peterside Rivers South/South

44. OPEC, Sec Gen Mohammed Barkindo North/West

45. DG NYSC, Kazaure North/West

46. SA Prosecution, Okoi Obono-obla Cross River South/South

47. CG Prisons, Ahmed Jafaru Jigawa North/West

48. CG Immigration, Mohammed Babandede Jigawa North/West.

Let us attempt a tally of the last set numbered 1-48

only North/West 25

North/East 9

North Central 4

South/West 4

South/ South 6

South/ East 0


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That's why we are in recession

Useless government.

I am sure Mr. Tinubu and others did not get this support right. I mean they missed this investment. Zero payback.

Nonsense decision

Is that so

Buhari is working for ISIS

Summary is now what?

To refer to this government as "clueless" would be an insult to GEJ

Are dey not humans...lets dem do. d work

When we asked for a certificate to be shown to us, most said it does not matter. Now you see what we've been saying all along....

Rubbish..Medicine after death!!!!

Bubu my man. ...anyhow you want am, we go still gallant

NA TRUE

Govt of d north meanwhile na dem dey suffer pass...Just visit any northern state..Zoooombie dem

So every Muslim is an Islamic Jihadist.

You guys should continue.

Ehn ehn

na wa ooo

[quote author=veekid post=48393531]Summary is now what? koye mi o

Space booked!

Don't blame him, he would appoint those with whom he is familiar now.
No religious propensity here, Alfa can only appoint an Alfa of like mind.

Space booked

change!!!!!

Oh please

He can go to Ghana for all I care

All these religious sentiments have tire me

And the Christians appointed Nko?

How are they faring in their respective sectors?

I can't wait to use my pvc and vote out apc in 2019

But till then, it should be competence before religion.

I rarely talk on this forum even though I've been on it for a very long time( 2006 actually). But I'll use this medium to tender my reserved apology to the previous administration of Nigeria for campaigning against you and campaigning for this clueless administration of APC, I thought buhari was the true change we desired,I never knew we were moving from frypan to fire. I passionately championed the campaign for change in my area area, social media and any chance I get I shout Sai baba to the heavens. We need a revolution in this country. That's the only thing that would stop this nonsensical happenings in this country, how can a president be so biased as to appoint over 88% of his cabinet to be from north? Isn't that against the spirit of One Nigeria? Now I'm beginning to understand why people like nnamdi Kanu and the boys of Niger delta wants us to divide... This country is so dead and buried. Only a true revolution will solve our problems. That's the only lasting solution to this scam called Democracy in Nigeria.

O

Nigerians voted for CHANGE! Let us keep quiet and enjoy the CHANGE.

Nna mehn! Ikoto(gossip) don too much for this present government and regim!

Hmmm

My vote must count, comes 2019.

I almost fell from the chair laughing at this headline #Ludicrous