A political pressure group, Muslims-Christians Network for Good Governance, has called on members of the public to promote peaceful and responsible dialogue while refraining from spreading ethno-religious rhetoric and misinformation capable of heightening tensions.
The group made this known in a statement signed by members of the executive council led by the Chairman, Comrade Tahir Tanko and the Secretary, Steven Kefas, in Kaduna.
The statement stated that unity, peaceful coexistence and the development of Kaduna State remain the core of its agenda.
“Our attention has been drawn to the reckless attempt to drag the good name and reputation of the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, into the mud over his comments in a recent interview on a national television station.
“We are appalled by the selective amnesia and ethno-religious rhetoric contained in some of the commentaries and rejoinders to the Minister’s honest and patriotic assessment of the administration of former Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in Kaduna State.
“We wish to state that, as citizens and residents of our dear State, we are living witnesses to the divisive and arbitrary rule of Malam El-Rufai between 2015 and 2023.”
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The statement further referenced the many actions of the former Governor against Kaduna state traditional rulers and workers, thousands of whom he sacked without recourse to due process.
“General Musa’s remarks on that ugly past are a true reflection of what we experienced in the state during those toxic years. We therefore challenge anyone who claims ignorance of, or attempts to twist this narrative to present facts to the contrary rather than hide under an ethnic or religious cover in a bid to defend El-Rufai or attack the Honourable Minister.”
The body opined that El-Rufai’s inhumane policies, actions, or incompetence in managing and securing a diverse society like Kaduna State subjected many people to untold hardship.
The group further called on every patriotic indigene of the State to close ranks and ensure unity and peaceful coexistence.
