An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has waded into the controversy surrounding the recent allegation of christianisation levelled against Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The group related what it knows about the Vice President and insists on truth, fairness and objectivity.





MURIC’s opinion was expressed in a press statement issued by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Wednesday, 17th November, 2021.



The group said, “A certain document alleging christianisation on the part of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was circulated last week and we decided to investigate. This is what the Glorious Qur’an 49:6 recommends for Muslims in such circumstances. We should not just believe everything we hear or read in these days of fake news. We should investigate in order to get to the root of the matter before taking a stand.





“We were actually surprised when certain facts were revealed to us during our investigation. We may not belong to the VP’s camp in any way, either politically or in matters of creed, but MURIC must consistently hold on to the truth.





“Blackmail, character assassination, fake news and disinformation are not in the character of Muslims. It has never been part of us. Hurting the innocent is equally alien to our DNA. Instead of hanging their actions on the necks of their adversaries, Muslims own up when they are the culprits. They prefer to be punished in this world in order to escape from the punishment of the Hereafter.





“It is our oppressors who always make sure that they are the first to cry out when indeed they are the aggressors. No true Islamic group will engage in mischief, lies, deceit and intrigues. Genuine Islamic groups are transparent. You can read them just as you read a book.





“It is these characteristics that have been nagging at our conscience since the controversy surrounding the allegation of christianisation levelled against Vice President Osinbajo began. The great Shaykh Uthman Bin Fudi said ‘Conscience is like a wound, only truth can heal it’. Our conscience was jogged and it is only by telling the world what we know that we can have rest of mind.





“During our investigation, we stumbled on an article written by a female Muslim presidential aide in the VP’s office. The article, which surfaced recently on social media, affirmed the presence of 18 Muslim officials in Osinbajo’s office. The onus is on those who accused the VP of christianisation to prove that some or all of those Muslim names in the VP’s office were fabricated to convince Nigerian Muslims that the VP is neither a hater nor an oppressor of Muslims.





“However, an opportunity to confirm one of the claims made in the article defending the VP came our way just by chance and we feel compelled by principle to share the information since we are stakeholders. Nations are built by stakeholders who speak the truth. On the other hand, they are destroyed by those who withhold the same truth.





“The opportunity we refer to occurred way back in 2018 or 2019. It provided a concrete and undeniable evidence which we witnessed by ourselves as a group and it confirmed that Mr. Abdul Rahman Ipaye, a Muslim and a former commissioner in Lagos State who was mentioned in the article as the highest staff in the VP’s office is, indeed, a bona fide staff of Osinbajo.





“What happened was that the director of MURIC was invited to deliver a lecture at an Islamic event organized by the League of Imams, Ikeja branch. We stand to be corrected but at least it was organized by an Ikeja-based Islamic organisation. The programme was held in one of the popular hotels in Ikeja, Lagos. We also remember that Dr. Saheed Timehin, another lecturer from the Lagos State University, delivered the second lecture at the event.





“It was after we arrived at the venue that we learnt that VP Osinbajo was to be the chairman of the occasion or the special guest of honour. We felt that the organisers had committed a fatal mistake by inviting Christian and a pastor for that matter. We thought the VP would not come and if at all he would honour them, he would send a representative. But we were wrong. Yemi Osinbajo was there physically.



“He also gave the organisers so much time after the programme because we remember him inviting about six Muslim leaders to what looked like a conference room. The director of MURIC was one of them. He asked them to table whatever they wanted the Federal Government (FG) to do for their organisations.





“Each leader made his group’s requests. We remember vividly that the request made by MURIC was that FG should free the 54 innocent soldiers who were serving a ten year jail sentence. The Vice President told the director of MURIC to quickly forward a petition to his office in Abuja. The petition was forwarded within three days.





“This is our only personal experience with the VP. We never met him again since then. As usual, the director of MURIC did not attend that lecture alone. He was accompanied by about five members and they all saw the VP that day though they were not in the conference room for the private discussion.





“We can also confirm that the VP was accompanied by the most senior staff in his office, Mr. Abdul Rahman Ipaye, who was mentioned in the article written in defence of the VP. In fact it was Mr. Ipaye who called a week later to confirm that our petition on the 54 soldiers had been received by the VP. This can at least confirm that the VP has Muslim staff in his office.





“MURIC is known for raising its voice against those who oppress Muslims but we do not wish to be known for remaining silent when we see Christians who accommodate Muslims. Objectivity demands that we speak up for the good Christian who accommodates Muslims. This is what we are doing today so that our consciences can rest.





“Nigerians already know our stand regarding the politics of the land come 2023, It is a principled stand but that does not stop us from speaking up in support of the truth. Afterall we are not politicians who feel no qualms withholding facts or calling black white.





“Our position can be likened to that of a man who was present where the death of somebody occurred. He saw that the man stumbled and fell. No man was near him. But an innocent man who was standing several meters away was later accused of pushing the deceased to his death and was being tried for murder. This man has a duty to tell the jury what he witnessed or live with the heavy burden on his conscience till he dies.



“MURIC has no connection whatsoever with the VP. Therefore, we are not doing this because we are close or because we have a deal. The director of MURIC will not take a political appointment. In fact, just a few weeks ago, we had cause to publicly accuse Osinbajo of involvement in the FG’s attempt to demolish the Islamic City on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. We claimed that he was acting as proxy for the Redeemed Camp. But the VP has denied any involvement in that. We have to give him the benefit of doubt.





“We must speak up when a Christian does the right thing. That is objectivity. That is fairness. That is humanity. That is Islam. Speaking up for Muslims alone but closing our eyes when a Christian performs righteous deeds is not fairness. We reject selective activism.





“Allah will ask us yaom al-Qiyamah if we hide this testimony just because the man being accused today is a Christian. Neither should MURIC sweep the truth under the carpet and pretend that it knows nothing simply because the group does not share the same political ideology with the VP. We accused the VP a few weeks ago of being behind FG’s plan to demolish the Islamic city on Lagos –Ibadan Expressway but he has denied any knowledge of it.





“Having political differences is not a crime, neither is it a sin before Allah. But to allow an innocent man suffer the pangs of perjury when speaking the truth by those who have some facts may help in vindicating him is punishable by Allah. We prefer to tell the bitter truth and be mocked by homo sapiens in this world than to face Allah’s punishment in al-Akhirah for hiding the truth.





“Our findings are not exhaustive. Neither do they foreclose further inputs from other Islamic organisations and individual Muslims. But they are without prejudice to our stand on major issues in the political arena. We are already committed to another project. Our major concern is that political and religious differences apart, an innocent man should not be crucified simply because he is a Christian. We insist on truth, fairness and objectivity.”



Professor Ishaq Akintola,

Director,

Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC)

https://www.chronicle.ng/2021/11/osinbajon-christianization-agenda-muric/

https://www.muricnigeria.com/osinbajo-muric-bares-its-mind/

This muric guy is high…

Same Osunbande Osinbajo who take orders from Buhari is now the one planning Christainisation of Nigeria.

Omo-ale yoruba ni muric yi fa

Whatever
The only reason he has few muslim staffs is for a day like this in which he has to defend himself against religion fanaticism which he is known for.
I'm sure the 18 Muslims staff mentioned in the articles are less than 1% of his total workforce.
In fact 99.98% of his staff are Christians, 98% of which attended redeemed, 90% are YCs.
believe it or not

Mumuric mumuric mumuric



We know as e dey go.

Codepain:
Whatever
The only reason he has few muslim staffs is for a day like this in which he has to defend himself against religion fanaticism which he is known for.
I'm sure the 18 Muslims staff mentioned in the articles are less than 1% of this total workforce.
In fact 99.98% of his staff are Christians, 98% of which attended redeemed, 90% are YC believe it or not

And I honestly can't begrudge him because that's the culture in Nigeria.

He will be a fool not to do so.

Grace001:
This muric guy is high…

Same Osunbande Osinbajo who take orders from Buhari is now the one planning Christainisation of Nigeria.

Omo-ale yoruba ni muric yi fa

It's obvious you did not read a line on this post

Chigold101:

It's obvious you did not read a line on this post

I read every bit of it… it was an allegations against Osinbajo which muric investigated. So don’t just jump like puma and conclude

Stop arguing with yourself oloyede.

Codepain:
Whatever
The only reason he has few muslim staffs is for a day like this in which he has to defend himself against religion fanaticism which he is known for.
I'm sure the 18 Muslims staff mentioned in the articles are less than 1% of this total workforce.
In fact 99.98% of his staff are Christians, 98% of which attended redeemed, 90% are YC believe it or not

How many staff are in his office? And their religious affiliation?
It is only a fool that would make pronouncement without evidences.

Osibanjo is a yoruba muslim pastor,so why won't you say this.


No real yoruba christian.

No real yoruba muslim,even northern muslims know this.


Why can't a yoruba muslim sight moon?
Even MURIC can't sight moon even with all his efforts in propagating islam.

We know this since. He is an upright leader......No cap

Useless and sentimental organization

BeardedMeat:
And I honestly can't begrudge him because that's the culture in Nigeria.

He will be a fool not to do so.

Okay.
I hope he won't need support of Muslims for the post he is eyeing.
Do you think Muslims should support him if he will culturally wage a crusades against muslims?

joyandfaith:


How many staff are in his office? And their religious affiliation?
It is only a fool that would make pronouncement without evidences.

My submissions are not based sentiments and hearsays. It is backed by statistical facts.
When Buhari sacked 35 of his aides what's the representative samples of the Muslims?
Only Abdulrahmon, Yusuf Ali and Gambo are probably Muslims.
Tell your boss to act right 2023 is around the corner else his love for religious politics will cost him

joyandfaith:


How many staff are in his office? And their religious affiliation?
It is only a fool that would make pronouncement without evidences.

Mrs. Maryam Uwais (Special Adviser on Social Investment, from Kano State); Ambassador Abdullahi Gwary (Senior Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs, from Yobe State); Dr Balkisu Saidu (Senior Special Assistant on Legal, Research and Compliance Matters, from Sokoto State); Mr. Ismaeel Ahmed (Senior Special Assistant on Social Investment, from Kano State); Mr. Bege Bala (Special Assistant, BPE, from Kaduna State); Abdurahman Baffa Yola (Special Assistant on Political Matters); Mrs. Susan Chagwa (Special Assistant on Household and Social Events, from Adamawa State)....... These are Hausa Muslim

The Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. AbdurRahman Adeola Ipaye, Senator Babafemi Ojudu (Special Adviser on Political Matters); Dr Mariam Masha (Senior Special Assistant on Internally Displaced Persons); Ms Lanre Shasore (Senior Special Assistant on Planning and Coordination); Mrs. Olabisi Ogungbemi (Special Assistant on Political Matters); Yusuf Ali (Special Assistant on Power); Mr Mohammed Brimah (Special Assistant on Job Creation); Mr Mukhtar Tijani (Special Assistant on Power); Ms. Lolade Abiola; and Mr. Akanni Rahman.......... These are Yoruba Muslims

(Muslim staffers of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo)
Among others... and junior staffers

Jollylolly:


Mrs. Maryam Uwais (Special Adviser on Social Investment, from Kano State); Ambassador Abdullahi Gwary (Senior Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs, from Yobe State); Dr Balkisu Saidu (Senior Special Assistant on Legal, Research and Compliance Matters, from Sokoto State); Mr. Ismaeel Ahmed (Senior Special Assistant on Social Investment, from Kano State); Mr. Bege Bala (Special Assistant, BPE, from Kaduna State); Abdurahman Baffa Yola (Special Assistant on Political Matters); Mrs. Susan Chagwa (Special Assistant on Household and Social Events, from Adamawa State)....... These are Hausa Muslim

The Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. AbdurRahman Adeola Ipaye, Senator Babafemi Ojudu (Special Adviser on Political Matters); Dr Mariam Masha (Senior Special Assistant on Internally Displaced Persons); Ms Lanre Shasore (Senior Special Assistant on Planning and Coordination); Mrs. Olabisi Ogungbemi (Special Assistant on Political Matters); Yusuf Ali (Special Assistant on Power); Mr Mohammed Brimah (Special Assistant on Job Creation); Mr Mukhtar Tijani (Special Assistant on Power); Ms. Lolade Abiola; and Mr. Akanni Rahman.......... These are Yoruba Muslims

(Muslim staffers of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo)
Among others... and junior staffers

When did Susan Chagwa become a muslim ?
Babafemi Ojudu is a muslim�
And I saw the sacked Yusuf Ali on your list too.
List the Christians staffs in VP office or you want me to do that for you?.
I can do it o I have the time

Codepain:


When did Susan Chagwa become a muslim ?
Babafemi Ojudu is a muslim�
And I saw the sacked Yusuf Ali on your list too.
List the Christians staffs in VP office or you want me to do that for you?.
I can do it o I have the time

Did i need to even argue with you? I dont have the time. Imagine asking if Ojudu is a muslim Just say you dont know and move. or do you want to make him otheriwse in your head? lol

Chagwa is a muslim, was a christain who married a muslim.... You can find out. I dont do uneccessary arguement especialy in the morning

Bring it on.....

PMB had muslims staffers... peole like you said he want to islamise now PYO has christain staffers,people like you also said he wants to christenise. Muric saind they stand by him becauase the news isnt true, and you are shivering. Cold is real PYO is your irredimeable nightmere

Jollylolly:


Did i need to even argue with you? I dont have the time. Imagine asking if Ojudu is a muslim Just say you dont know and move. or do you want to make him otheriwse in your head? lol

Chagwa is a muslim, was a christain who married a muslim.... You can find out. I dont do uneccessary arguement especialy in the morning

Bring it on.....

PMB had muslims staffers... peole like you said he want to islamise now PYO has christain staffers,people like you also said he wants to christenise. Muric saind they stand by him becauase the news isnt true, and you are shivering. Cold is real PYO is your irredimeable nightmere

First I am not arguing with you I am only showing you that yemi osinbajo is guilty of religious fanaticism leveled against him you don't have to be intelligent to know that.
Tell your principal that Nigeria is more than RCCG.
You can't spend your life satisfying Redeemed church attendees yet expect all and sundry to support your course.
Frankly speaking PYO has a lot of convincing to do to muslims.
Peace out

MURIC is a terrorist organisation

Wahala too much 4 nigeria self.

Make we stop to dey deceive ourselves, Christians and Muslims will never be one,no matter what...
A time will come when we will divide this country into two.. Muslims one side, Christians the other side...

VEXT:
Make we stop to dey deceive ourselves, Christians and Muslims will never be one,no matter what...
A time will come when we will divide this country into two.. Muslims one side, Christians the other side...

IPOB spotted .....na them.

What they always like to hear is bad news... killings, kidnapping etc. Spit

RZArecta:
MURIC is a terrorist organisation

hmmmmm na you talk am o

Grace001:
This muric guy is high…

Same Osunbande Osinbajo who take orders from Buhari is now the one planning Christainisation of Nigeria.

Omo-ale yoruba ni muric yi fa

If only you guys can just cultivate the habit of reading.

tooth4tooth:
If only you guys can just cultivate the habit of reading.

The urge for mischief and propaganda will not allow them to read.

Codepain:

Okay.
I hope he won't need support of Muslims for the post he is eyeing.
Do you think Muslims should support him if he will culturally wage a crusades against muslims?

Those that planned to islamize Nigeria but for our resistance are in aso Rock seating pretty. Despite his bias and incompetence, majority of Christians voted for him.