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Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by iwanchop(m): 4:09am On Jun 09, 2013
A director of the Lagos Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Venerable Folarin Shobo, has called for a Christian governor, in the coming Lagos state elections.

Folarin, a cleric and Director of Civic and Political Affairs of the Diocese of Lagos Mainland said:

“It is not fair to have a government that is largely tilted to people of a particular religion. Christians over the years have been magnanimous enough. We have worked for people who are not of our faith and we have supported them to be in government. It is now time for us to come out and take the bull by the horns.”

The cleric who held that Lagos state governor Raji Fashola had done well in improving on infrastructures of the state also maintained that it was time for power to shift in the state.

“It is time for us to have people who will continue to rule with the fear of God and respect for the rule of law.” Folarin said

He enjoined all Christians in the state to show interest in partisan politics, stressing on the need to change the political status quo in the state.

Shobo further stated that politics and religion go hand in hand and called on church leaders to begin to sensitize their members to take up the challenge and vie for political positions in the state.

The cleric also lamented that it was unfortunate none of the five people being tipped to succeed Governor Babatunde Fashola was a Christian

http://citizensplatform.net/2013/06/cleric-calls-for-christian-governor-in-coming-lagos-state-elections/

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by Afam4eva(m): 4:13am On Jun 09, 2013
In Lagos, we don't care whether the governor is a Christian or Muslim. Mr Folarin or whatever you call yourself, if you don't like it, go back to your village.

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by iwanchop(m): 4:36am On Jun 09, 2013
And what would that translate to?Good governance?
What has being a Christian or a Muslim got to do with providing basic amenities for the masses ?
Mr Cleric sir, it's not about religion cos we've had bad leaders from both religion Abacha,Tafa Balogun,Faruk Lawan etc are all muslims and we know what they did,the same goes for Ibori,Bode George, John Yusuf etc,ain't they Christians.
If I may ask,has Fashola as a governor deprived Christians of anything in the state?So what is this man asking for?
I would not havr been suprised if this statement had come from a politician.
Let peace continue to reign in Lagos o,we do not want any rancour between xtians and muslims o

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by ideycraze: 4:46am On Jun 09, 2013
What sort of a cleric is this? Oga,stop heating up the polity.CAN should call this man to order.

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by jisky(m): 6:17am On Jun 09, 2013
That man should go to d North where religion count.In south/west we re religion tolerant.

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by Chanchit: 7:09am On Jun 09, 2013
Na this kyn people dey sponsor terrorist group o. I dnt care if the governor is a traditionalist. Btw all those governors wife's are Christians o.

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by jjcbuthot: 8:59pm On Jun 09, 2013
What is this retardeen called cleric expecting from a xtian gov in Lagos? The criminals that we chase out of power in Ogun (Daniel), Oyo (Alao Akala), Osun (Oyinlola), and Ekiti (Oni), are they not xtians? Will any of the states mentioned above ever want anything associated with those characters in their states again?

These so called xtians clerics are so dull and very lazy thinkers. Anyway, it is when people don't fit anywhere that they go into religion as a means of livelihood.

And if we have to base voting on religion, how many states in SW will have any xtian in government?

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by Nobody: 9:04pm On Jun 09, 2013
We can start paying tithes and offering on Lagos highways and environs. Smh.

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by lafuria1(m): 9:08pm On Jun 09, 2013
Fanatic!

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by TBD(m): 9:08pm On Jun 09, 2013
Is a christian fanatic n extremist.

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by mtprofessor5(m): 9:13pm On Jun 09, 2013
ideycraze?:
What sort of a cleric is this? Oga,stop heating up the polity.CAN should call this man to order.
wetin concern CAN nw....y b say sum pple jst lik quarel paz fight?
Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by duality(m): 9:16pm On Jun 09, 2013
Afam4eva: In Lagos, we don't care whether the governor is a Christian or Muslim. Mr Folarin or whatever you call yourself, if you don't like it, go back to your village.

My friend, speak for yourself. there are lots who do care. if no one cares as you think this story will not arise. Lagos is lucky to have an administrator who is prudent with religious issues. if Lagos had someone like senator Yerima as Gov, you will know that Lagosians are Nigerians who take religion seriously.

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by funola: 9:17pm On Jun 09, 2013
The cleric is a nairalander

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by gbadexy(m): 9:17pm On Jun 09, 2013
That's the effect of power of the media.
Don't underestimate the impact of nairaland in the scheme of things.
Some group of people started this divisive and mischievous topic here a while back and now a so called cleric that ought to remain neutral and call the politicians to order is instigating religious consciousness in the politics of lagos that was hitherto absent.
What will happen is more of such talks now.
Even gani adams opc faction is maintaining neutrality in the political arena in the south west.

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by dulaman: 9:17pm On Jun 09, 2013
If it was a muslim that made this statement i wonder what the christain will say. But see wetin una dey talk with no insult and abuse. Is lagos a christain state? When will anambara or Ph get a muslim governor?

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by justsayemma(m): 9:19pm On Jun 09, 2013
If an islamic cleric shud say we shud vote a muslim,we will call him a bigot,has Fashola made any policy dat is against christians? Pls clerics shud learn how 2 mind religious matters,n stay off politics,we shud vote anybody dat wil deliver,not base on religion.Niger Deltan states is been govern by xtians,d last time I checked they are not doin beta dan Lagos state.so mr cleric take ur useless sermon else where!

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by Nobody: 9:19pm On Jun 09, 2013
What is this crap about, I doubt if kids can utter such statement

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by cnwamo(m): 9:20pm On Jun 09, 2013
Bro this is too much, so many hate words from You alone, its unnecessary, I'm sure You don't even know what he looks like or does for a living aside being a cleric and you're just writing a chapter and even going as far as insulting other clerics.
Please be cautious with the words You use.
God Bless You
I don't support involving religion in politics either so please don't say I'm in support of him.

jjcbuthot: What is this retardeen called cleric expecting from a xtian gov in Lagos? The criminals that we chase out of power in Ogun (Daniel), Oyo (Alao Akala), Osun (Oyinlola), and Ekiti (Oni), are they not xtians? Will any of the states mentioned above ever want anything associated with those characters in their states again?

These so called xtians clerics are so dull and very lazy thinkers. Anyway, it is when people don't fit anywhere that they go into religion as a means of livelihood.

And if we have to base voting on religion, how many states in SW will have any xtian in government?

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by 50calibre(m): 9:23pm On Jun 09, 2013
Fashola is a moderate Muslim, but soon his tenure would end so it's up to Christians to rise and possibly take over because one can't be sure if the next governor won't be some kind of radical Islamist.
Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by kpozite(m): 9:23pm On Jun 09, 2013
I just wish people will understand why this cleric wants a Christian governor, just so that the governor will come to church with fat offering or so that he can visit the state house and leave with a pocketfull of money.
Nigeria will be good the day we start voting for credible candidates irrespective of their religion or tribe.
Christain and moslem governors steal
All of them lie,
All of them visit native doctors for one reason or the other.
They only use religion to decieve us.

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by chris365(m): 9:24pm On Jun 09, 2013
This is why i loved when Pastor Adeboye said he will never comment on political matters. so he won't start spitting rubbish like this man. what concerns religion with good governance?
is fashola not better than many clueless "christian" governors in other states? abeg abeg abeg! make my fellow christians no fall for this stupid stunt being played by our weak "spiritual" leaders seeking relevance.

na so okotie and bakare do come talk sey God tell them make them contest for political offices grin

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by danjkad: 9:25pm On Jun 09, 2013
Wit due respect sir, U̶̲̥̅̊ ar a big fool, in shut, biggest fool ℓ̊ 've ever seen.
Wat ar U̶̲̥̅̊ tryin 2 do? Stir up a religious war in Lagos? God no go gree 4 U̶̲̥̅̊.

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by Nobody: 9:26pm On Jun 09, 2013
Afam4eva: In Lagos, we don't care whether the governor is a Christian or Muslim. Mr Folarin or whatever you call yourself, if you don't like it, go back to your village.

Afam, can you atleast be honourable for once? Is it too much to ask?

@Topic, Religion is the opium of the people. What has the religion of an administrator got to do with his performance in office. Has Fashola favoured muslims more in governing Lagos? Have we had christians who were asked not to do anything because they are christians?

No apologies, but Mr Folarin did not appear to be God fearing in his bigoted speech.
Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by Nobody: 9:27pm On Jun 09, 2013
Afam4eva: In Lagos, we don't care whether the governor is a Christian or Muslim. Mr Folarin or whatever you call yourself, if you don't like it, go back to your village.

Bwahahahaaaaha

Afam is a g!!

Topic:

How's this man different from all the Islamic hate preachers? He's indoctrinating his congregation with religious intolerance and he needs to be locked up for good. Lock him up and throw the keys in the atlantic ocean. grin grin

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by Nobody: 9:28pm On Jun 09, 2013
So christmas Christan governors are angels now abi angry

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by Ganys: 9:28pm On Jun 09, 2013
Then, its high time lagos have a MUSLIM First lady undecided This guy is as clueless as GEJ angry angry.... mtchew

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by Ganys: 9:31pm On Jun 09, 2013
Hmmm.. I CANT BELIEVE PEOPLE ARE NOT MAKING COMMENTS shocked shocked shocked, IMAGINE SAY NA SHEIK GUMI MADE THE CALL FOR A MUSLIM GOVERNOR IN PLATEAU STATE, THIS THREAD FOR DON REACH PAGE 20 CURSING AND DISTORTING ISLAM... GOD PASS UNA tongue tongue
USELESS BIGOTS angry angry angry angry

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by Tlake(m): 9:32pm On Jun 09, 2013
Why must we always bring religion into evrytin its devastatn,Ogun ,Ibadan,ondo,ekiti shuld all ask for christian govs 2,its nonsense wat we want is good governance

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by 99cent: 9:34pm On Jun 09, 2013
This topic is misleading. All the cleric was doing was encouraging his church members to be more involved in politics.
it is true that christians tend to shy away from politics (esp. the modern pentecostal ones). But at the end of the day, it doesn't matter if christian or muslim holds the position. as long as the person is doing his job well.


Fashola Carry Go cool

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by Akpan107(m): 9:35pm On Jun 09, 2013
Lagos 2015: it must be a Christian governor or no lagos!!!

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by mtprofessor5(m): 9:35pm On Jun 09, 2013
funola: The cleric is a nairalander
he b lik say i get panadol 4 dat my drawer....cum swallow 6 b4 d tin shut ur brain down

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Re: Cleric Calls For Christian Governor In Lagos State Elections by 99cent: 9:36pm On Jun 09, 2013
Akpan107: Lagos 2015: it must be a Christian governor or no lagos!!!

Mr. Akpan,
I pray it's a muslim. so you can pack ur load and move back to your village. abi someone force u to live in Lagos? tongue

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