President Muhammadu Buhari says religious leaders should not partake in partisan politics or be involved in political controversies.

Buhari gave the admonition while speaking at the Interfaith Conference on Religious Harmony in Nigeria on Saturday.

According to the president, with the influence religious and traditional leaders wield over their followers and subjects, they are in the best position to encourage them to “vote wisely” ahead of the 2019 general election.

“Having recognised the role our religious leaders have been playing so far, I appeal to them to eschew partisan politics and appeal to their respective members to read the manifestos of each political party, discuss and pray for God’s guidance before casting their votes,” he said.

“Religious leaders should not be seen to involve themselves in partisan politics or political controversies, otherwise they risk losing their status and public respect.

“On their part, the traditional rulers are also requested to enlighten their subjects, encourage them to ask questions and clarifications before going out to vote.

“As you are present, I will request that you encourage your subjects to come out and exercise their voting rights as responsible citizens.

“It is my hope and prayer that we will even perform better in the polling stations and see to the peaceful conclusion of the entire process without resorting to the negative use of religion and ethnicity.”

The president urged “aggrieved persons” to place the stability of Nigeria ahead of their individual political ambitions and to seek redress in court where necessary.

“It is my hope that all, who feel aggrieved will put the stability of our country first before their political ambition, or accept the decisions of their political parties or seek resolution through party reconciliation mechanisms or the law court,” he said.

“Very soon, political campaigns will commence leading to elections in February next year.

“To all of us politicians, I ask that we discharge our political responsibilities with integrity, bearing in mind that we will one day give account to God Almighty.

“I am proud to say that our country has moved on; the era of free money, lack of transparency and accountability is over.”

The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential flag bearer said the party deserves re-election in 2019, in view of its achievements thus far.

“We deserve continuity, we deserve a better future for the coming generations,” he said.

“I sincerely hope that 2019 will move us closer to these goals and so I look forward to a peaceful, fair and credible election come 2019.”

sarrki:
They will die a terrible death

midolian:
One thing I respect this man called Buhari for is that he doesn't talk much..but when he talks, he says it as it is.
This man won't play politics with words. He is the only Nigerian leader who can say to an angry lion ready to devour him that it's hair is bushy..

Oyedepo and co will involve themselves in partisan politics just to get Buhari out because of dwindling tithe revenue in their churches.

This lifeless dullard again? This man is gradually loosing his sanity.


Is Pastor Osibanjo not a religious leader? Does that mean Osibanjo has lost his respect


This man mouth should be sealed till further notice cos he is a disaster in and out. Tueeeh!

Pekele007:

This lifeless dullard again? This man is gradually loosing his sanity.


Is Pastor Osibanjo not a religious leader? Does that mean Osibanjo has lost his respect


This man mouth should be sealed till further notice cos he is a disaster in and out. Tueeeh!

midolian:
One thing I respect this man called Buhari for is that he doesn't talk much..but when he talks, he says it as it is.
This man won't play politics with words. He is the only Nigerian leader who can say to an angry lion ready to devour him that it's hair is bushy..

Oyedepo and co will involve themselves in partisan politics just to get Buhari out because of dwindling tithe revenue in their churches.

But when they supported Buhari and insulted GEJ in 2015, they didn't involve in partisan politics okwia


Is Osibanjo not a religious leader? I don't know what's wrong with you guys at all.


Look at yourself in the mirror and tell me what you see.

sarrki:



Osinbajo is a Man Of God

He’s omoluabis

He gat our back

He’s our son

We will not let him down

So Oyedepo and Adeboye are Igbos right?



Your tenses can even cause premature birth.


Just go ahead and continue shouting Sai Baba

sarrki:
They will die a terrible death

divinehand2003:
Yet when Mr lifeless wants to campaign, he will gather all the imams, sultans, emirs and islamic priests to ensure that they not onlt inform but also order their subjects, including the aged, the elderly, young men and women plus children as well as their cattle, to come out enmass to vote for him. Who is fooling who?

ifex370:





The tyrant/dictator must go... He cannot fool Nigerians again...



Bloody liar

sarrki:
They will die a terrible death

sarrki:


Osinbajo is a Man Of God
He’s omoluabis
He gat our back
He’s our son
We will not let him down