By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor Abuja—

For wearing attire meant for an Imam on the last Muslims’ festival, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State committed sacrilege, a Muslims rights group declared yesterday.

The Encarta Dictionary defines an Imam as an Islamic religious leader regarded as a direct descendant of Muhammad or Ali and appointed by Allah. An Imam is also defined by the same dictionary as a respected Islamic scholar, especially a founder of a school of theology or law. Fayose is a Christian governor of Ekiti State, who was first elected under the Obasanjo administration and was re-elected over three years ago under former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Stoking controversy
However, for inxplicable reasons, the governor shocked the world on the last Muslims celebration on September 1, 2017 when he appeared in full regalia, including a turban as an Imam, at the venue of the event in his state. Apart from the controversy stoked by the costume, Fayose also used the ground to make some strong political statements that have now been condemned by the Muslims Rights Concern, MURIC, headed by Islamic scholar, Professor Ishaq Akintola.

MURIC’s fury
In a strongly-worded statement condemning the governor’s action, MURIC said: “The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, appeared on Eid ground dressed in Islamic regalia, including a turban on Friday, 1st September, 2017. Mr. Fayose also delivered a politically-motivated speech at the Id ground. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) strongly condemns Fayose’s action. It is highly sacrilegious and unduly provocative. It is Act I, Scene I in the Theatre of the Absurd.

‘He hates Muslims’
“Governor Fayose cannot pretend to be a friend of Ekiti Muslims. He has delivered several anti-Muslim speeches and uttered several hate pronouncements targeted at Nigerian Muslims. His general attitude and body language to Muslims of Ekiti belie his status as the state governor. “He has also demolished mosques out of sheer desire to eliminate all Islamic landmarks in Ekiti. So, who is Fayose deceiving?”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/09/wearing-imams-dress-fayose-committed-sacrilege-muslim-group/

Religious leaders are tearing the unity of this country even more than the politician. What is the big deal in someone celebrating with us?

Fayose is entitled to his opinion. Dunno know why the religion of peace complains just about anything

Don't muslims/Bubu hate Christians? Yet we still live in one roof. Hypocrites

Hahahahahahahshahaa....Fayose, I no support you on this oo

this muric guy should be banned from yoruba land fast
same idiot was defending child marriage

Sacrilege?

Make we hear abeg wetin be sacrilege now if na Buhari wear this stuff now dem no go shout.


But Fayose is also not focused

Na today?

what kind of sacrilege.
political propaganda

So after belittling his respect just to roll on the ground with the unsecumsised Muslims, this is what he gets in return

wear anytin wearable jor which one be imam cloth

Elmojiid:
wear anytin wearable jor which one be imam cloth

I weak for them o

Let him be sentenced under sharia law to 100 lashes for always behaving like a drunk .

It's as if Fayose begins to panic whenever he is not in the news. To him, any news is news...he just must be in it.

madridguy:
Religious leaders are tearing the unity of this country even more than the politician. What is the big deal hi gh someone celebrating with us?

It's like you don't know your religion

Sigh

FayosE is completely devoid of deptH (except when it comes to deceiving d people with appearances)!

EvEryThing this man does is for appearances! He even carried d bead (tesbi?) to complete d 'look'.

He has studied d people well enough to know they are easily moved by appearances!

People are 'looking' but they are not 'seeing'!!!

SMH...

SEE BRAIN, BUT KILLING, PAEDOPHILIC, ARE SACRED

Markfemi2:
this muric guy should be banned from yoruba land fast
same idiot was defending child marriage

You see what I am telling you? After you would be calling me igbo, a tribe I don't really like. Pretend all you want but these extremist Islamic elements are sprouting in yorubaland.

Abumtestimony1:
Hahahahahahahshahaa....Fayose, I no support you on this oo

What did he do? Was he not felicitating with muslims? It is not their fault, it is Fayose that deemed it fit to go to their prayer ground.

Besides, there is nothing they can do to Fayose. They will only shout but cannot harm a soldier for Christ!

Muslims and love is like two parallel lines that can never meet

If wearing imam regalia provoke Muslims then am gonna get one for parade soon!

Granted, Fayose may be a "desecrant" but what can you do about it?
..abeg, 2nd base jare!