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Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by iwaeda: 11:34pm On Apr 10, 2020 |
OPEN LETTER TO THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KWARA STATE, MALLAM ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRASAK. His Excellency, Mallam Abdurahman AbdulRasaq Executive Governor, Kwara State Government House, Ahmadu Bello Way Ilorin INJUSTICE ANYWHERE IS A THREAT TO JUSTICE EVERYWHERE Being the text of an open letter written at the end of the emergency meeting of the State Executive Council of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara State Chapter and all her Critical Stakeholders held on 6th day of April 2020 at the Catholic Secretariat, Tanke Junction, IIorin, Kwara State. Preamble: The Christian Association of Nigerian (CAN) by her charter is the umbrella body for all Christians in Nigeria. The Kwara State Chapter is particularly charged to act as a liaison committee, by which member churches can consult together and when necessary, make common statement and take common actions on issues that concern the general welfare of the Christians in the State. As a critical stakeholder in the socio-political affairs of the State, we have never shied away from working in understanding with the people of other faiths and the government of Kwara State to ensure that peace and harmony which are essential to overall development of the State are maintained without any form of disruption, even in the face of provocative marginalisation of Christians in the polity. As it stands today, none of the nine (9) Federal Legislators from Kwara State is a Christian, a situation that ordinarily should spark off suspicion of an agenda because such a development is not a result of drought of astute Christian Politicians in the processes that culminated into the emergence of candidates for those positions. However in spite of the underhand tactics that cheated Christians out of the race, we looked away since those offices are elective positions. Our frustrations and why we resulted to writing an open letter: Your Excellency may wish to note that this open letter became our last option, after several efforts made to meet your Excellency privately to table our observations on several issues including the pressing issue of technical ban placed on prayer and preaching in our Schools by the Honorable Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development proved abortive. We have managed that absurd policy with optimal maturity and avoided media altercation in the belief that Your Excellency will be available for a quick resolution of the matter and other connected issues. But to our utter dismay the events of recent times and your evasiveness leave us with no other option than to shout out if our whispers are too inaudible for Your Excellency's ears. Also in view of the ongoing war against COVID - 19 pandemic, we would still have extended the period of waiting on Your Excellency but the speed at which Your Excellency started to rush appointments which excluded Christians while the lockdown lasts has forced us to result to calling Your Excellency's attention to the unprecedented lopsidedness in all the appointment so far made by Your Excellency. Our action is thus premised on the fact that we sense a hidden agenda in the rush of all appointments at a crucial stage when lives should be rescued and secured, knowing fully that appointees are not going to resume work during this stay –back- at -home period. We are sad that while churches and mosques are stopped from carrying out their operations, Your Excellency's preoccupation revolves around making controversial appointments and the last set of it was a shock at the expense of the emergence and presence of COVID-19 in your state. Facts of the matter: As it stands today, almost all the appointments so far made by Your Excellency do not reflect sensitivity to the religious plurality of the State and the following facts will reveal the obvious: 1. On coming on board of this government under your leadership on May 29, 2019, Your Excellency promised to be fair to all Kwarans. However, right from that time till date, the Christians are yet to see a true reflection of that promise. For instance, the first three appointments you made; the Chief of Staff, the Secretary to the State Government and Chief Press Secretary and later that of the Deputy Chief of Staff did not include a single Christian. Yet, the Deputy Chief of Staff slot has always been reserved for a Christian once the Chief of Staff is a Muslim. 2. Out of the sixteen (16) commissioners that were appointed, only five (5) are Christians while all Special Advisers are non-Christians. This indicates that out of the twenty-six (26) member, State Executive Council, only six (6) including the Deputy Governor are Christians; 3. None of the Chairmen of the Governing Boards of all Statutory Boards and Commissions i.e Kwara State Civil Service Commission, Kwara State Judicial Service Commission, Kwara State House of Assembly Commission, Kwara State Polytechnic Board, Kwara State University(KWASU)Board, Local Government Service Commission, Teaching Service Commission, International Aviation College and IVTEC just to mention but a few so far appointed is a Christian; 4. Still in continuation of the marginalization, appointments of both the Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic and the Vice-chancellors of Kwara State University were schemed against the emergence of suitably qualified Christian academics; 5. Again, out of the eight ( ![]() 6. While it is true that a Christian was appointed as Special Assistant on Religion, Christian Affairs and another as Chairman, Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, these are positions that naturally should go to Christians. Meanwhile, none of the heads of the following agencies so far appointed by Your Excellency is a Christian: Kwara State Water Corporation, Kwara State Bureau of Land as well as Harmony Holdings Limited. 7. In continuation of the marginalization, our Churches were locked down without due consultations with CAN leadership. Your Excellency may wish to note that such style is not in tandem with democratic tenets. Although we understand that the lockdown was done as a preventive measure against COVID-19, but that due process of consultation as done for other stakeholders was not followed is not good. Your Excellency should note that the leadership of the Church is not in any way an appendage to any religious or traditional institution in the State. That notwithstanding, we showed understanding and persuaded all churches to close their services. We also on our own volition directed that Palm Sunday rally and Easter activities be suspended in strict compliance with the principles of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. However, we wish to state without mincing words that any such arbitrary use of crude force to trample on our fundamental right to freedom of association and worship in the future will not be treated with kids' gloves; 8. In furtherance of Christian marginalization in Kwara State, we wish to put it on record that the lawful CAN leadership were never consulted nor involved in the Kwara State COVID -19 Technical Committee thus the interest of Christians were not taken care of. On this, we are not unaware of the divisive approach adopted by Your Excellency's government to hand pick individuals whom Your Excellency believes will do your bidding to serve in the Palliatives Distribution Committee, an offshoot of the main committee. This to us is an aberration that will be vehemently resisted if it should happen again in the future; 9. Your Excellency, we wish to again reassert the fact that the only organ that can speak on behalf, or represent, the Christian body in the State is the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Kwara State Chapter. No other individual or body is or can be authorized to do same. Thus, your government will do well to follow this established structure in your relationship with Christians in the State; 10. Though non-partisan, CAN is always open and ready to support and work with government for peace and welfare of the people. We are also always committed to praying always for the government in line with the injunction of our Lord and saviour. CONCLUSION: The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara State chapter hereby demands for fair representation of Christians in all aspects of governance in Kwara State and wish to reiterate our willingness to be available for sincere dialogue that will lead to a redress and reversal of this dangerous trend. As it stands presently, having patiently borne with previous appointments that were grossly unfair to our faith, Kwara State Christians are not happy with this latest demonstration of unprecedented marginalization and discrimination against us in all spheres of governance in the State. We therefore reject the appointments, particularly of the heads of statutory bodies and ask for an immediate review to reflect our plurality as a state, and a practical demonstration of what Your Excellency promised Kwarans on May 29, 2019, after you were sworn in as Executive Governor. Yours in the service of Kwara State, through the love of Our Lord and Saviour, Rev (Dr) Reuben Idowu Ibitoye State Secretary Most Rev. Paul A. Olawoore State Chairman https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10216994244588731&id=1245347282 Updated https://newtelegraphng.com/kwara-can-cries-out-accuses-abdulrazaq-of-marginalising-christians/ 35 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by ogbuefi677(m): 11:38pm On Apr 10, 2020 |
It's like this Kwara governor is a jihadist. 192 Likes 14 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by AgentNairaland(f): 11:39pm On Apr 10, 2020 |
That Is Religion Of Kettle For You 112 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by efighter: 11:40pm On Apr 10, 2020 |
Let CAN register its own political party instead of hiding behind the Church to play politics 157 Likes 21 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by chatinent: 11:41pm On Apr 10, 2020 |
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Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by iwaeda: 11:44pm On Apr 10, 2020 |
efighter: But when he was Campaigning 'Otoge' and fellowshipping with Church, you did not say this. Nigeria will be redefined, we are all coming to this end. 241 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by ZKOSOSO(m): 11:47pm On Apr 10, 2020 |
All these Fulanis wannabe copying Buhari back to back in everything Evil and Nepotism..! 107 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by Ojiofor: 11:50pm On Apr 10, 2020 |
ogbuefi677: APC is a jihadist janjaweeedian party. 132 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by funshint(m): 11:52pm On Apr 10, 2020 |
Waiting for reply from MURIC...dog will always bark. 93 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by iwaeda: 11:53pm On Apr 10, 2020 |
The Governor was so partial in the case of Bishop Smith Anglican College, Ilorin 51 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by RZArecta(m): 12:04am On Apr 11, 2020 |
He learned his religious bigotry from the Daura dûllard so no surprises here ![]() 72 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by Mineisgrace(f): 12:25am On Apr 11, 2020 |
ZKOSOSO:fulani wanna be? 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by GamalNasser: 12:42am On Apr 11, 2020 |
Christians are their own problem , they will see an Islamist party then still go and vote for it , what were you expecting? You thought you were chasing Saraki away ? Hell no you were selling your Rights 122 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by AgentNairaland(f): 1:09am On Apr 11, 2020 |
Headquarters Of Afonja 14 Likes |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by crownwealth: 2:16am On Apr 11, 2020 |
[s] efighter:[/s] 27 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by crownwealth: 2:18am On Apr 11, 2020 |
The governor should immediately retrace his steps... 31 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by RitualistMan: 6:38am On Apr 11, 2020 |
[s] efighter:[/s] 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by noleflendum: 6:55am On Apr 11, 2020 |
CAN wail at the Federal and State level Kwara state is 85% Muslims 89 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by noleflendum: 6:56am On Apr 11, 2020 |
ogbuefi677:typical Ibo comment No sense at all 57 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by noleflendum: 6:58am On Apr 11, 2020 |
iwaeda:Christians are minorities in Kwara state 56 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by noleflendum: 7:05am On Apr 11, 2020 |
iwaeda:Christians are minorities in Kwara state You can not see a Christian in both Kwara central and Kwara North 47 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by ZombiePUNISHER: 7:06am On Apr 11, 2020 |
noleflendum: Yeah right... Government of injustice against the minorities.. Even Buhari called them 5% 46 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by noleflendum: 7:27am On Apr 11, 2020 |
ZombiePUNISHER:Buhari was referring to Ibo not Christians 31 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by tsaragii(m): 7:47am On Apr 11, 2020 |
Useless CAN. Always bringing division to unity. whether they like it or not, kwara has been like that and will continue to be. Ilorin which is known for being United city of Islam cannot be play around by the so called CAN. They are uttering rubbish. Benue,Ekiti not to mention few are marginalizing Muslim denying them vice governors e.t.c. All the south western governors except osun are christians, they keep quiet. but kwara who has decided to give them deputy they are still ranting as if Muslim-muslim ticket won't win in kwara. CAN is a total scam in Nigeria. of course Gov AA does not give them kobo, their blood is hot. I have so much respect for good Christians. 131 Likes 27 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by Cyberterror: 8:10am On Apr 11, 2020 |
Bishop David Oyedepo should lend his voice to this matter as an indigene of Kwara state. 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by backnbeta(f): 8:20am On Apr 11, 2020 |
It's not new...if you're not a Muslim in Kwara state, you can't even get a decent job in some government parastatals, not to talk of heading one ![]() 36 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by 360degreess(m): 8:27am On Apr 11, 2020 |
CAN OF WORMS 16 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by crownwealth: 8:28am On Apr 11, 2020 |
[s] tsaragii:[/s] Jihadist! 80 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by crownwealth: 8:29am On Apr 11, 2020 |
noleflendum: May be 101%? Potential terrorist! 59 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by helinues: 8:30am On Apr 11, 2020 |
![]() ![]() Kwara and Oyo state government are OTO ( On their Own) 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Kwara CAN Accuses Governor AbdulRazaq Of Marginalising Christians by crownwealth: 8:32am On Apr 11, 2020 |
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