The Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) at the weekend berated President Muhammadu Buhari for granting license for the establishment of a radio station by the Fulani ethnic group
The church said it is aware of the issuance of the license to the ethnic group to run Radio Fulani and broadcast in the local language of the Fulani.
It could be recalled that the federal government has refused to encourage such ethnic broadcast radio in the past especially Radio Kudirat, Biafra Radio etc.
The church expressed its mind on the action while reflecting on state of the nation during its 96th General Church Council held at the headquarters church Jos.
In a communique issued by the church at the end of its deliberations said, The church condemned the Federal government’s acquisition of a license for a Radio station exclusively for the Fulanis.
The communique reads, “It is divisive and contrary to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on preferential treatment of a certain tribe or people over others.
“The church observes with great dismay the news that the Federal Government negotiated with Mayatti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and has offered them one hundred billion naira to as a security measure to stop the the Fulanis from kidnapping.
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“The same government has planned special ranching program for Fulani cattle breeders to prevent them from roaming about and to avoid clashing with farmers.
“We call the federal government to be mindful of the constitutional provision while embarking on such ethnic-based policies and actions”
The church also berate the federal government’s inability to secure the release of Leah Sharibu after nearly two years of her abduction by Boko Haram. “The church decried the federal government’s nonchalant attitude towards the release of Leah Sharibu who has remained in the hands of Boko Haram because of her faith.
“We call on the government to do all it takes to ensure her release and the remaining Chibok school girls and Leah Sharibu”
The church also called on the election petition tribunals to uphold the principle of Justice to all parties considering the fact that the number of election petitions this year is the highest in the history of elections in Nigeria.
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