The Guardian (Nigeria)

‘ Politician­s Of Conscience Should Rise Up To Save Nigeria’

- By Muyiwa Adeyemi

THE Supreme Head, Cherubim & Seraphim Unificatio­n Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Prophet Solomon Adegboyega Alao, has called on politician­s with conscience and unquestion­able integrity to come together and save Nigeria from disintegra­tion.

The clergyman, in a statement, yesterday, said the precarious situation in the country called for principled politician­s to forget their political difference­s and work together to provide alternativ­e to the ruling All Progressiv­es Congress ( APC) at the centre.

He stated that while many Nigerians at the onset had confidence in President Muhammadu Buhari because of his antecedent, “it appears that forces beyond his control are not helping him to deliver on his promises. I have suggested to Mr. President to allow opinions to flow freely, particular­ly from the critics.”

The Head of C& S Worldwide disclosed that he was one of the firm believers in the unity of Nigeria, adding that he was also of the conviction that Nigerians would be better to stay together and enjoy maximum benefits of unity in diversity.

He, however, regretted that the administra­tion at the centre was doing the opposite of what would keep this country united by being insensitiv­e to criticisms. “In my honest opinion, brute force would not solve our problem,” he said.

Alao berated the government for arresting leaders of those agitating for secession, noting that dialogue and improvemen­t on welfare of the citizens and good governance would end all agitations.

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