The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has asked the federal government to withdraw the N100 note from circulation over what it described as “the removal of the Arabic Ajami sign from the currency by the administration of former president of Goodluck Jonathan in 2014.

In a statement released on Tuesday by the Director of MURIC, Prof Ishaq Akintola, the group condemned the action of the former president, saying that the removal of the sign was a major failure of his administration.







While describing the new note released by the Jonathans administration in 2014 as inferior, MURIC called for the reinstatement of the Arabic Ajami and the withdrawal of the N100 and N200 notes printed during Jonathan’s regime

The statement read, “The administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan officially issued the N100 commemorative centenary banknote on 19th December 2014. A major feature of that banknote was the removal of Arabic Ajami.


“Nigerians consider Jonathan’s N100 note inferior to others printed earlier. It is of very low quality. It tears easily. It lacks second-hand value. It grows soft and fragile with time, thereby making it difficult to handle or fold in people’s pockets or wallets. It has therefore failed as a veritable means of exchange. Placed side by side with the old N100 note which still has the Arabic Ajami inscription and which is still in circulation, Jonathan’s N100 shrinks into oblivion.

“The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) is constrained to affirm that Jonathan’s N100 note is a fiscal embarrassment, a huge disappointment and a colossal waste of the nation’s scarce resources. Three and a half years on, Jonathan’s N100 note has qualified for the worst banknote ever printed in Nigeria. It is a national disgrace. This banknote should be withdrawn from circulation.

“It is not too difficult to guess what went wrong. Jonathan was blinded by his anti-Arabic sentiment that he ignored quality control measures. His only concern was to implement the hate agenda of a few anti-Muslim elements who are bent on eliminating all vestiges of Islam from the Nigerian environment.

“It was not the first time this would happen. Arabic inscriptions which have always been on Nigerian currency since independence were unceremoniously removed in 2005 from N5, N10, N20 and N50 denominations during the reign of Olusegun Obasanjo. It must be noted that there has been surreptitious pressure from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the removal of Arabic from the naira.

“But Nigerians need to know that this move was calculated to hurt the Muslim population and may end up as a disservice to the nation. The average Northerner cannot read any other script except in Arabic Ajami and anyone who wants to communicate with him effectively must use the Ajami, not even writings in the Hausa language can help in this matter. Millions of Northerners have therefore been marginalized by removing the Arabic Ajami from Jonathan’s poor quality N100 note and Obasanjo’s N5, N10, N20 and N50 denominations.

“The removal of Arabic Ajami is being interpreted as an attempt to discourage the learning and use of Arabic language which is the language of the Glorious Qur’an. It is a sensitive religious matter. Nobody can do this in Nigeria and expect the Muslims to organize a carnival for him. But as usual, our leaders manifest the noun ‘deaf’ and the verb ‘to ignore’.

“MURIC complained in 2005 when Obasanjo removed Arabic Ajami from new naira notes. The fact that Jonathan repeated the same thing has raised concern among Muslims. Why does Arabic always become the victim any time a Christian becomes president? It means that there is a conspiracy to gradually and tactically eliminate Arabic Ajami. It is only logical to expect the removal of Arabic from other notes when another Christian becomes president.

“When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning and rain?’ When will these conspirators descend on the remaining notes which still has Arabic Ajami on them: N100, N200, N500 and N1,000? Should we expect the removal of Arabic Ajami from these remaining denominations when another Christian becomes president? Is it ‘when the hullybully is done and gone?’ Or is it ‘when the battle is lost and won?’ It looks very much like an agendum continuum.

“Currencies worldwide are designed to suit each nation’s culture and history. Incidentally, Nigeria is a multireligious entity. In this case, therefore, our cultural and religious homogeneity should be the criteria, particularly when designing our banknotes, our stamps, etc.

“But these two Christian presidents (Obasanjo and Jonathan) failed in this onerous task. They retained the English letters, which symbolize Christianity and removed the Arabic Ajami which stands for Islam. It is simply bad leadership. They allowed sectional interests to override their avowed neutrality. What else is ethnic cleansing? We are all taxpayers and to that extent we all deserve representation.

“For the avoidance of doubt, we as Muslims are ready and willing to peacefully coexist with our Christian neighbors, but on equal terms. It must be with the proviso: ‘live and let live’. No more, no less. We believe that the religion of the president is of little consequence so long as he is fair to all. We will always address issues, not primordial sentiments and, by the way, our Arabic is very dear to us. It is tangential, not peripheral.

“In conclusion, MURIC demands the withdrawal of Jonathan’s N100 note from circulation and the reinstatement of Arabic Ajami on N200, N500, and N1,000 denominations. We affirm that Jonathan’s N100 note was a scam. We, therefore, call for a probe. We warn against any attempt by any future Nigerian leader to remove Arabic Ajami from the few remaining denominations. We will not hesitate to deploy every constitutional means at our disposal to stop such an attempt now or in future.”

http://saharareporters.com/2018/04/17/muslim-group-seeks-withdrawal-jonathans-n100-note-circulation

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Muslims again.....

One Muslim group yesterday, another muslim group today...
Na wa o

What is wrong with this MURIC people sef?

They're the same group that didnt allow the whole of west africa rest because of waec timetable!

Has fanatism obscture your sense of reasoning?

This set of persons need to be cautioned before they metamorphose into a terrorist group!

Why are we still backward in this country. Must everything decline to religious line? The other day some people where climbing light pole to reach god. Rubbish

The Christians can as well request to have 'Jesus is Lord' written on the N200 note. mtchew

But the issue I have with this N100 is that it has the dirtiest, most tattered and torn notes in circulation. I even still got one very tattered one today, that was taped with black celotape! black celotape for crying out loud. Some people are just senseless.

And yet, muric did not see that to address, instead it's some inconsequential Arabic inscriptions. I give up!

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Wasn't this same topic on frontpage yesterday?

Who made this fool a professor? Professor of what? Stupidity?



This is how you spot corrupt people.

Now tell me, does what this man is doin' pay normal people? The answer is no.

Then why does he keep doin' it? Answer: Because it pays him.

How can this pay him? No one in their right minds would give this guy a dime. So where does he get money from?

Answer: The government.

we have a very big problem in this country.


we have been spending that money in Nigeria without anyone making noise about it. Is Nigeria an Arab country? why should an Arabic letter be a problem to us here in Nigeria.? Can't we just live in peace, tolerating one another?

why has religion taking away our common sense?

I thought it was only our northern brothers that's our problem, but I could see afonja Muslims taking the drivers seat....... even with their oversabi, our northern brothers no send dem oooooo. Make e happen for Kano, Ishaq or whatever he calls his name, go tear race find cover. Ishaq is likely not to be allowed to lead prayers in mosques here in the north. Nonsense!

I am beginning to think that circulation of dirty 100 note is deliberate. They are calling Nigeria currency Jonathan's 100 note. This is intentionally be done because Jonathan changed it from the previous one and removed Arabic whatsoever on it. This guys should think of something productive to do.

They are speaking the mind of Buhari who has deliberately refused to approve the printing of new 100 naira notes to replace completely worn out ones just because it doesn't have Arabic inscription on it ...They have set the ball rolling to re introduce 100 naira notes with the Arabic inscription on it now.

Rabble rousers

Thank You JESUS
I didn't have to swear

Nigeria is a house on a weak foundation.

There are many solutions proposed but none is really working.

May God step in and really shame the devil and our politicians

I laugh in spanish

fools gold

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Arrant nonsense

Wat kind of backwardness are we indulging in as a people in this country sef?

Instead, for our so called scholars and elders in major sects and religious groups in dix country to engage d government into constructive criticism and good governance. We are here battling with a naira note..

What sort of misplaced priority is dix?

I hate saying this but the truth must be told .
These people are our problem .

flyca:
Wasn't this same topic on frontpage yesterday?

did u read the content of this message?

When the Muslims are not crazy, how can they seek for such??

When I say muslims are marginally smarter than deranged donkeys, people will get offended...
But tell me has this man made sense in any way now, knowing fully well that Nigeria is (at least on paper) is a secular state?

booqee:
The Christians might as well request to have 'Jesus is Lord' written on the N200 note. mtchew

They don't have time for that you know...

We need to ban religion in this country.

And penalty should be death without trial.

Lol