Saao:
I'm not a traditional worshipers but if Muslims and Christians have rights to worship, then they also have rights to worship as well. Govt restricted movement on both Christians and muslims

And do Christans or Muslims explicitly restrict movement in a town

Tolexander:
Not every action needs being seeking permission from the government before being carried out.

This is a restriction of a small spatial entity, not a whole town, city or local government.

Except they own that small spatial space, they don't have any right to restrict movement. We have become so used to abnormalities that we even make excuses for it. How about they get a space like churches and mosques do and they can restrict access to it all they want.

WisdomFlakes:
Muslims restrict movement temporarily when they block vehicular traffic during their impromptu prayers.

You mean impromptu prayers that happen at a particular time on Fridays?

ZKOSOSO:
This man again....!
We never appointed u to be mouthpiece of the Church...!

Stick to your Job of Slaving for Gambaris in the west..!

He wasn't speaking for the Christians in your okija village, as you can see, he's talking about the south west.

Afam4eva:

You mean impromptu prayers that happen at a particular time on Fridays?

Yes, and they inconvenience people when they do that crap. Dem no born anybody well to try to stop them when they do, particularly in the North.

[quote author=Afam4eva post=70439056]
And do Christans or Muslims explicitly restrict movement in a town



Except they own that small spatial space, they don't have any right to restrict movement. We have become so used to abnormalities that we even make excuses for it. How about they get a space like churches and mosques do and they can restrict access to it all they want.[/quote ] govt restrict movement on behalf of the duo. Secondly on Friday, Muslims usually block road. The bottom line is that, Nigeria is a secular state and we must respect each other religions practices. I think the muric are the threat not the traditional practitioners, they were here before the coming of islams and Christians

Corrinthians:
First time I would ever agree with you. I am sure the person you quoted didn't read a single line in the article.

Sharap on Fridays Muslims do restrict movement by praying on a major road. Idi araba around luth is a no go area on Fridays

Afam4eva:

Why should traditional worshipers restrict movement. Are they the government?

Muslims block federal roads here every Friday

Afam4eva:

Why should traditional worshipers restrict movement. Are they the government?

Why would Muslims barricade roads whenever they want to pray. Are they the government

Pls is Akintola, Fayose's brother？They look alike and act alike.

He was wrong when he said Muslims during their worship don't cause restriction of movement. They deliberately block roads to pray. That is restriction of movement.

PaChukwudi44:
For once I will agree with this MURIC man .He is right on this one.Your religious practice should not encroach on mine.I wonder how the SW people allow these traditionalists to retain so much power. Imagine asking women to remain indoors in a city as big as Lagos

When disturbing the right of other to free movement is discussed, MURIC is the number one culprit.
If their god is sure, please go out. It simple.......

Iamgrey5:
Muric are looking for trouble where it does not exist

Guess you didn't read the news

Lol, the so called religiously tolerating afonja.

Yeye dey smell

Afam4eva:

And do Christans or Muslims explicitly restrict movement in a town



Except they own that small spatial space, they don't have any right to restrict movement. We have become so used to abnormalities that we even make excuses for it. How about they get a space like churches and mosques do and they can restrict access to it all they want.

In your dreams.

Afam4eva:

Why should traditional worshipers restrict movement. Are they the government?

Muslims are well known to block movements too, are they govt? every Friday they will block streets in name of prayers and processions, they should be able to endure what they give to others.

This is like Boko haram suing for peace.

What is the difference between these people and MURIC that has been trying so hard to forment religious crisis?

But why is it that Islam always use the word *Trouble* in everything. Both religion can go hand in hand without foaming like lux soap bro.

This man talks too much i don't just like hearing anything about him.

Afam4eva:

Why should traditional worshipers restrict movement. Are they the government?

Because they were already there before foreign religions came. It is Middle Eastern religion people who have constantly discriminated against and demonised our original religion. Even destroying ancient shrines. It is guests making themselves too comfortable and even complain in your house.
That I do not do traditional worship does not mean I should shy away from the truth.

I wonder when traditional worshippers from 9ja will go and condemn Vatican City, Canterbury or Saudi Arabia about how they do their worship in their own land.

Everybody cannot be suffering from inferiority complex and self-loathing at the same time.

adem30:


Are you suffering from assimilation? We should caution those restricting the movement of others

How many times has MURIC cautioned those northerners who block all the roads on Friday just to pray?

DSS shud pick up this lunatic terrorist When those black spot on top of their heads dey block roads for hours,that is cool/acceptable abi?Allow traditionalists to worship their gods today

10Ebisco:
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has cried out to the governments of Southwest states to avert what it termed looming religious crisis in the region.

A statement on Sunday by its Director, Prof Ishaq Akintola said traditional worshippers are set to observe Monday 20th August, 2018 as Isheshe Day.

MURIC lamented that the traditionalists have declared a general curfew to restrict movement, a development it warned may cause serious friction as Muslims will mark Sallah on Tuesday, 21st August.

The statement noted: “Oro worshippers are deliberately looking for trouble. Chapter 4 Section 41 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) says, ‘Every citizen of Nigeria is entitled to move freely throughout Nigeria and to reside in any part thereof, and no citizen of Nigeria shall be expelled from Nigeria or refused entry thereby or exit therefrom.’

“Besides, only the state government on the advice of the state commissioner of police can impose curfew on a town. Even then, such imposition must be based on adverse security report.

“Traditionalists are taking the law into their hands. Traditionalists have frequently usurped this power without being challenged. It is very unfortunate that state governments in the region lack the political will to enforce the law. They are afraid of the traditionalists. Worse still, the police and other law enforcement agents appear to be complicit as they adopt a lackadaisical attitude towards the excesses of traditional worshippers.

“We assert the right of Muslims to freely move around anywhere in this country. Tuesday 21st August, 2018 is Id al-Kabiir day and the Federal Government (FG) has declared Tuesday and Wednesday as holidays. Nobody has the right or the power to take those days from us. Neither does anybody have the right to make it impossible for Muslims heading towards their various towns to reach their various destinations.

“For the avoidance of doubts, MURIC is not averse to the declaration of a day for traditionalists. We made this clear in our statement issued on 10th May, 2018. We believe in equal rights. What we oppose is a situation whereby one religious group lords it over another. Traditionalists must respect the law.

“Traditional worshippers need to be told that they have limits. Christians and Muslims have never restricted the movements of adherents of other faiths. So why must traditionalists always compel others to remain indoors whenever they want to worship? Why must God be worshipped in secret? Their curfews have affected church and mosque goers in the past. It has also affected candidates writing critical examinations like WAEC and that means their curfews are counter-productive. This must not be allowed to continue.

“We therefore call on the governors of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun and Ekiti states to call traditional worshippers to order. The traditional rulers of all Yoruba towns can be easily reached. They will pass the message to the leaders of traditional worshippers. Muslims will not surrender their Allah-given fundamental rights at this crucial moment.”

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/08/religious-crisis-looms-in-southwest.html

Mr MURIC should leave Christians out of his silly tirade with this his trouble.
Never seen a man as needy for attention as this fellow.

Yoruba Christians and traditioners you better get ready, the Muslim terrorist group has now released an unofficial warning to you all.

And this guy thought that the traditionalists are like christian who tolerate and pursue peace with all men.Try them and you will discover that nobody has monopoly of trouble.Let the man address the blockage of road by the muslim first before talking about others, because he who come to equity must come with clean hands.

10Ebisco:
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has cried out to the governments of Southwest states to avert what it termed looming religious crisis in the region.

A statement on Sunday by its Director, Prof Ishaq Akintola said traditional worshippers are set to observe Monday 20th August, 2018 as Isheshe Day.

MURIC lamented that the traditionalists have declared a general curfew to restrict movement, a development it warned may cause serious friction as Muslims will mark Sallah on Tuesday, 21st August.

The statement noted: “Oro worshippers are deliberately looking for trouble. Chapter 4 Section 41 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) says, ‘Every citizen of Nigeria is entitled to move freely throughout Nigeria and to reside in any part thereof, and no citizen of Nigeria shall be expelled from Nigeria or refused entry thereby or exit therefrom.’

“Besides, only the state government on the advice of the state commissioner of police can impose curfew on a town. Even then, such imposition must be based on adverse security report.

“Traditionalists are taking the law into their hands. Traditionalists have frequently usurped this power without being challenged. It is very unfortunate that state governments in the region lack the political will to enforce the law. They are afraid of the traditionalists. Worse still, the police and other law enforcement agents appear to be complicit as they adopt a lackadaisical attitude towards the excesses of traditional worshippers.

“We assert the right of Muslims to freely move around anywhere in this country. Tuesday 21st August, 2018 is Id al-Kabiir day and the Federal Government (FG) has declared Tuesday and Wednesday as holidays. Nobody has the right or the power to take those days from us. Neither does anybody have the right to make it impossible for Muslims heading towards their various towns to reach their various destinations.

“For the avoidance of doubts, MURIC is not averse to the declaration of a day for traditionalists. We made this clear in our statement issued on 10th May, 2018. We believe in equal rights. What we oppose is a situation whereby one religious group lords it over another. Traditionalists must respect the law.

“Traditional worshippers need to be told that they have limits. Christians and Muslims have never restricted the movements of adherents of other faiths. So why must traditionalists always compel others to remain indoors whenever they want to worship? Why must God be worshipped in secret? Their curfews have affected church and mosque goers in the past. It has also affected candidates writing critical examinations like WAEC and that means their curfews are counter-productive. This must not be allowed to continue.

“We therefore call on the governors of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun and Ekiti states to call traditional worshippers to order. The traditional rulers of all Yoruba towns can be easily reached. They will pass the message to the leaders of traditional worshippers. Muslims will not surrender their Allah-given fundamental rights at this crucial moment.”

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/08/religious-crisis-looms-in-southwest.html

Someone should tell this man that majority of Yoruba Traditionalist are also Muslims or bore Muslims names! So let them fight themselves

When the religious crisis started it will not be the tradition vs Muslim but xtian vs mslem

WisdomFlakes:


Yes, and they inconvenience people when they do that crap. Dem no born anybody well to try to stop them when they do, particularly in the North.

True talk!

Take this one take cool belle this morning

The clown just want to patronise Christians. They should stick with their barbaric religion abeg.

ZKOSOSO:
This man again....!
We never appointed u to be mouthpiece of the Church...!

Stick to your Job of Slaving for Gambaris in the west..!

Are Muslims not traditionalist abi who this one dey fool
They are the people who carry Oro yet knack their head on the ground for allah and say Oro is culture and not their religion

Yoruba Muslims are one confused bunch

What about the Muslims that block the roads for prayers or the crusades for Christians. Abeg smell like lone ranger Dey go Zamfara.

Afam4eva:

Why should traditional worshipers restrict movement. Are they the government?

But during Friday prayers they block road and restrict movements.No?