The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), on Monday, opposed the endorsement of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a second term.

This was contained in a statement by Professor Ishaq Akintola, Director, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC).

DAILY POST recalls that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), last week, endorsed the incumbent Governor of the State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for a second term in office for the 2023 gubernatorial election.

However, MURIC, on Monday, in a statement, disagreed with the leadership of the party, saying that the endorsement violated a long standing unwritten rule on rotational governance between Christians and Muslims in Lagos State.

He said the Christians have had their two terms and it is the turn of Muslims to produce a governor by 2023.

According to him, “It is on record that ex-Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, a Christian, spent four years in office and another Christian, Babajide Sanwo-Olu was brought in ostensibly to complete the Christians’ two terms which expires by May 2023 when a Muslim, ceteris paribus, is expected to take over the reins of office.

“That is why Muslims in Lagos State regard the recent endorsement given to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to run for the Christians’ third term as unfair, unjust and provocative. It may not be known in official circles, but Lagos Muslims are grumbling and we have been under pressure for some time now to speak up,” he said.

The statement said it rejected exclusivism in matters of governance, adding that “Lagos Muslims are tax payers and key stakeholders in issues affecting the welfare of Lagos citizens. We must, therefore, be consulted on matters of governance.”

“We refuse to be blindfolded on the way to the polling booth. Neither shall we be satisfied just as voters, we must also be voted for. That is the essence of democracy. It must be participatory. The choice of candidates and leadership must not be lopsided in a democracy. Every segment of society must be consulted,” he added.

Islandlady:
I have always said this Muric is a delusional and confused organization that does not speak the mind of the Yoruba muslims!

You cannot divide the yorubas with religion, our culture and tribe comes first...we are yorubas first b4 anyother things

So ignore them and their leader
Thank you

PrinceOfLagos:

Is muric not Igbo and IPob?

Because everyone that speaks against Ashiere Tinubu and his interest is Igbo and Ipob to his slaves

Islandlady:
I don't have your time today! How did Tinubu got into these matter now shinedu

Obviously you will die on top Tinubu matter

YinkaOlusesi16:
You dont argue with a fool, because nobody will notice the difference. He can not create a sour among us, Awa omoluwabi comes first irrespective of any religion we find ourselves.

YinkaOlusesi16:
You dont argue with a fool, because nobody will notice the difference. He can not create a sour among us, Awa omoluwabi comes first irrespective of any religion we find ourselves.

Arysexy:


Tinubu is a yoloba muslim using muric yoloba Muslims to attack yoloba Christians so he can have chance

Tinubu is a religious bigot

PrinceOfLagos:

Confused soul, today you're female tomorow you switch to your male moniker constituting nuisance everywhere

Iranu

Islandlady:
Do u have a candidate, if yes then leave Tinubu and yorubas alone and channel your energy to promote your candidate

Thanks don't quote me again

Islandlady:
Stop calling me a male dumb head, I am a female who loves politics, so stop telling me rubbish shinedu

helinues:
His personal opinion which is useless like tissue papers

Omooba77:
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), on Monday, opposed the endorsement of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a second term.

This was contained in a statement by Professor Ishaq Akintola, Director, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC).

DAILY POST recalls that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), last week, endorsed the incumbent Governor of the State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for a second term in office for the 2023 gubernatorial election.

However, MURIC, on Monday, in a statement, disagreed with the leadership of the party, saying that the endorsement violated a long standing unwritten rule on rotational governance between Christians and Muslims in Lagos State.

He said the Christians have had their two terms and it is the turn of Muslims to produce a governor by 2023.

According to him, “It is on record that ex-Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, a Christian, spent four years in office and another Christian, Babajide Sanwo-Olu was brought in ostensibly to complete the Christians’ two terms which expires by May 2023 when a Muslim, ceteris paribus, is expected to take over the reins of office.

“That is why Muslims in Lagos State regard the recent endorsement given to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to run for the Christians’ third term as unfair, unjust and provocative. It may not be known in official circles, but Lagos Muslims are grumbling and we have been under pressure for some time now to speak up,” he said.

The statement said it rejected exclusivism in matters of governance, adding that “Lagos Muslims are tax payers and key stakeholders in issues affecting the welfare of Lagos citizens. We must, therefore, be consulted on matters of governance.”

“We refuse to be blindfolded on the way to the polling booth. Neither shall we be satisfied just as voters, we must also be voted for. That is the essence of democracy. It must be participatory. The choice of candidates and leadership must not be lopsided in a democracy. Every segment of society must be consulted,” he added.

https://dailypost.ng/2022/04/25/muric-opposes-governor-babajide-sanwo-olus-second-term-bid

PrinceOfLagos:

Females don't have a say in our national politics , they should be in the kitchen or baby sitting right now

You're a male with BIG gbola inbetween your legs dangling left right center

Who you wan deceive