₦airaland Forum

backnbeta:
It's not new...if you're not a Muslim in Kwara state, you can't even get a decent job in some government parastatals, not to talk of heading one

Kuginzi:
I Know you're not up to the task, but pls I challenge you to invite your Pastors and fix a date, time and venue for the real debate, by then the truth shall prevail

AgentNairaland:
Abu Umama narrated: "The Messenger of God said, 'Everyone that Allah admits
into paradise will be married to 72 wives; two of them are houris and seventy of
his inheritance of the [female] dwellers of hell . All of them will have libidinous
sex organs and he will have an ever-erect penis .

Sunan Ibn Majah, Zuhd (Book of Abstinence)

Kuginzi:
I Know you're not up to the task, but pls I challenge you to invite your Pastors and fix a date, time and venue for the real debate, by then the truth shall prevail

Kuginzi:
You see you're a copy and paste master, u just contradicted yourself. You mentioned earlier that whoever kill a Christian will be giving 72virgin in paradise, now what you're quoting is not in correlation with your so called "kill a Christian and receive 72virgin". My friend your level is too low for me. Pls I need a pastor to argue with and not u an ordinary follower.

Kuginzi:
You see you're a copy and paste master, u just contradicted yourself. You mentioned earlier that whoever kill a Christian will be giving 72virgin in paradise, now what you're quoting is not in correlation with your so called "kill a Christian and receive 72virgin". My friend your level is too low for me. Pls I need a pastor to argue with and not u an ordinary follower.

AgentNairaland:
You've not be following Me here on NAIRALAND FORUM that's why, you'll just be disgracing ur god allah and Muhammad

See another one

It was mentioned by Daraj Ibn Abi Hatim, that Abu al-Haytham 'Adullah Ibn
Wahb narrated from Abu Sa'id al-Khudhri, who heard the Prophet Muhammad
PBUH saying, 'The smallest reward for the people of Heaven is an abode where
there are eighty thousand servants and seventy-two houri , over which stands a
dome decorated with pearls, aquamarine and ruby, as wide as the distance

from al-Jabiyyah to San'a. Al-Tirmidhi, Vol. 4, Ch. 21, No. 2687

Kuginzi:
Pls I'm not an online copy and paste warrior like u. I need a realistic version of this debate. Pls invite any Pastor u feel is more vast in Christianity and Bible study, let try our intellect. Pls where is your location or where do u want it to happen?

AgentNairaland:
I copied from the Quran App and hadith on my phone... I can screen shot if you wish..


Don't be confused SLAVE, Now that I've answered your question, answer mine pls slave

Kuginzi:
Pls I'm not an online copy and paste warrior like u. I need a realistic version of this debate. Pls invite any Pastor u feel is more vast in Christianity and Bible study, let try our intellect. Pls where is your location or where do u want it to happen?

AgentNairaland:
Ur god allah even describe how the shape of there breast will looks like, which means allah will be watching you slaves and messenger Muhammad acting porn in the garden of xxxx called jannah, woww what a porn god you have in islam

Kuginzi:
Hahaha..! Mr Copy-copy, your deviation tactics is no more working. Pls don't be afraid, answer my question

Kuginzi:
Hahaha..! Mr Copy-copy, your deviation tactics is no more working. Pls don't be afraid, answer my question

Kuginzi:
Hahaha..! Mr Copy-copy, your deviation tactics is no more working. Pls don't be afraid, answer my question

iwaeda:
The Governor was so partial in the case of Bishop Smith Anglican College, Ilorin

Alajiki:
Flat-headed fool! Go and dictate in your red mud republic! How many Muslims are on the Ondo and Ekiti States cabinets?

Dindinrin

ledaman:
He goat, truth is bitter!

Kuginzi:
Hahaha.. you've confessed. Mr copy-copy, Your haven't answer my question, and not until my question is answered, I will not attend to yours.
Let me rephrase the question,
1. You said, "whoever kill a Christian shall be admitted to Paradise and 72 virgin will be his reward". Pls I need the exact verse from the Qur'an
2. The Bible states that 'u should kill anyone worshiping another god than yours' pls is Terrorism in the Bible?

efighter:
Let CAN register its own political party instead of hiding behind the Church to play politics

AgentNairaland:
Ur god allah even describe how the shape of there breast will looks like, which means allah will be watching you slaves and messenger Muhammad acting porn in the garden of xxxx called jannah, woww what a porn god you have in islam

AgentNairaland:
Ur god allah even describe how the shape of there breast will looks like, which means allah will be watching you slaves and messenger Muhammad acting porn in the garden of xxxx called jannah, woww what a porn god you have in islam

iwaeda:
OPEN LETTER TO THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KWARA STATE, MALLAM ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRASAK.

His Excellency,
Mallam Abdurahman AbdulRasaq
Executive Governor, Kwara State
Government House, Ahmadu Bello Way
Ilorin

INJUSTICE ANYWHERE IS A THREAT TO JUSTICE EVERYWHERE

Being the text of an open letter written at the end of the emergency meeting of the State Executive Council of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara State Chapter and all her Critical Stakeholders held on 6th day of April 2020 at the
Catholic Secretariat, Tanke Junction, IIorin, Kwara State.

Preamble:
The Christian Association of Nigerian (CAN) by her charter is the umbrella body for all Christians in Nigeria. The Kwara State Chapter is particularly charged to act as a liaison committee, by which member churches can consult together and when necessary, make common statement and take common actions on issues that concern the general welfare of the Christians in the State.

As a critical stakeholder in the socio-political affairs of the State, we have never shied away from working in understanding with the people of other faiths and the government of Kwara State to ensure that peace and harmony which are essential to overall development of the State are maintained without any form of disruption, even in the face of provocative marginalisation of Christians in the polity.

As it stands today, none of the nine (9) Federal Legislators from Kwara State is a Christian, a situation that ordinarily should spark off suspicion of an agenda because such a development is not a result of drought of astute Christian Politicians in the processes that culminated into the emergence of candidates for those positions. However in spite of the underhand tactics that cheated Christians out of the race, we looked away since those offices are elective positions.

Our frustrations and why we resulted to writing an open letter:

Your Excellency may wish to note that this open letter became our last option, after several efforts made to meet your Excellency privately to table our observations on several issues including the pressing issue of technical ban placed on prayer and preaching in our Schools by the Honorable Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development proved abortive. We have managed that absurd policy with optimal maturity and avoided media altercation in the belief that Your Excellency will be available for a quick resolution of the matter and other connected issues. But to our utter dismay the events of recent times and your evasiveness leave us with no other option than to shout out if our whispers are too inaudible for Your Excellency's ears.

Also in view of the ongoing war against COVID - 19 pandemic, we would still have extended the period of waiting on Your Excellency but the speed at which Your Excellency started to rush appointments which excluded Christians while the lockdown lasts has forced us to result to calling Your Excellency's attention to the unprecedented lopsidedness in all the appointment so far made by Your Excellency.

Our action is thus premised on the fact that we sense a hidden agenda in the rush of all appointments at a crucial stage when lives should be rescued and secured, knowing fully that appointees are not going to resume work during this stay –back- at -home period.

We are sad that while churches and mosques are stopped from carrying out their operations,

Your Excellency's preoccupation revolves around making controversial appointments and the last set of it was a shock at the expense of the emergence and presence of COVID-19 in your state.

Facts of the matter:

As it stands today, almost all the appointments so far made by Your Excellency do not reflect sensitivity to the religious plurality of the State and the following facts will reveal the obvious:

1. On coming on board of this government under your leadership on May 29, 2019, Your Excellency promised to be fair to all Kwarans. However, right from that time till date, the Christians are yet to see a true reflection of that promise. For instance, the first three appointments you made; the Chief of Staff, the Secretary to the State Government and Chief Press Secretary and later that of the Deputy Chief of Staff did not include a single Christian. Yet, the Deputy Chief of Staff slot has always been reserved for a Christian once the Chief of Staff is a Muslim.

2. Out of the sixteen (16) commissioners that were appointed, only five (5) are Christians while all Special Advisers are non-Christians. This indicates that out of the twenty-six (26) member, State Executive Council, only six (6) including the Deputy Governor are Christians;

3. None of the Chairmen of the Governing Boards of all Statutory Boards and Commissions i.e Kwara State Civil Service Commission, Kwara State Judicial Service Commission, Kwara State House of Assembly Commission, Kwara State Polytechnic Board, Kwara State University(KWASU)Board, Local Government Service Commission, Teaching Service Commission, International Aviation College and IVTEC just to mention but a few so far appointed is a Christian;

4. Still in continuation of the marginalization, appointments of both the Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic and the Vice-chancellors of Kwara State University were schemed against the emergence of suitably qualified Christian academics;

5. Again, out of the eight ( Permanent Secretaries so far appointed by your Excellency, only two (2) are Christians. Coupled with this is the unholy appointment of junior staff to superintend as Acting General managers over their most senior colleagues who are Christians in two (2) of the three (3) media houses in the State. That of the Radio Kwara, which we brought to Your Excellency's attention for remedy still remain unattended to;

6. While it is true that a Christian was appointed as Special Assistant on Religion, Christian Affairs and another as Chairman, Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, these are positions that naturally should go to Christians. Meanwhile, none of the heads of the following agencies so far appointed by Your Excellency is a Christian: Kwara State Water Corporation, Kwara State Bureau of Land as well as Harmony Holdings Limited.

7. In continuation of the marginalization, our Churches were locked down without due consultations with CAN leadership. Your Excellency may wish to note that such style is not in tandem with democratic tenets. Although we understand that the lockdown was done as a preventive measure against COVID-19, but that due process of consultation as done for other stakeholders was not followed is not good. Your Excellency should note that the leadership of the Church is not in any way an appendage to any religious or traditional institution in the State. That notwithstanding, we showed understanding and persuaded all churches to close their services. We also on our own volition directed that Palm Sunday rally and Easter activities be suspended in strict compliance with the principles of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. However, we wish to state without mincing words that any such arbitrary use of crude force to trample on our fundamental right to freedom of association and worship in the future will not be treated with kids' gloves;

8. In furtherance of Christian marginalization in Kwara State, we wish to put it on record that the lawful CAN leadership were never consulted nor involved in the Kwara State COVID -19 Technical Committee thus the interest of Christians were not taken care of. On this, we are not unaware of the divisive approach adopted by Your Excellency's government to hand pick individuals whom Your Excellency believes will do your bidding to serve in the Palliatives Distribution Committee, an offshoot of the main committee. This to us is an aberration that will be vehemently resisted if it should happen again in the future;

9. Your Excellency, we wish to again reassert the fact that the only organ that can speak on behalf, or represent, the Christian body in the State is the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Kwara State Chapter. No other individual or body is or can be authorized to do same. Thus, your government will do well to follow this established structure in your relationship with Christians in the State;

10. Though non-partisan, CAN is always open and ready to support and work with government for peace and welfare of the people. We are also always committed to praying always for the government in line with the injunction of our Lord and saviour.

CONCLUSION:
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara State chapter hereby demands for
fair representation of Christians in all aspects of governance in Kwara State and wish to reiterate our willingness to be available for sincere dialogue that will lead to a redress and reversal of this dangerous trend.

As it stands presently, having patiently borne with previous appointments that were grossly unfair to our faith, Kwara State Christians are not happy with this latest demonstration of unprecedented marginalization and discrimination against us in all spheres of governance in the State. We therefore reject the appointments, particularly of the heads of statutory bodies and ask for an immediate review to reflect our plurality as a state, and a practical demonstration of what Your Excellency promised Kwarans on May 29, 2019, after you were sworn in as Executive Governor.

Yours in the service of Kwara State, through the love of Our Lord and Saviour,

Rev (Dr) Reuben Idowu Ibitoye
State Secretary

Most Rev. Paul A. Olawoore
State Chairman


https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10216994244588731&id=1245347282


Updated
https://newtelegraphng.com/kwara-can-cries-out-accuses-abdulrazaq-of-marginalising-christians/

noleflendum:
CAN wail at the Federal and State level
Kwara state is 85% Muslims

Onlyonebuhari:
This CAN of a thing is becoming a political terrorist. Lawmakers were elected by people and u guys are complaining to the Governor about it. The man still have u Deputy Governor and six commissioner. Fast forward to Rivers State, None of political appointee of any type is a Muslim, wike declare Rivers State as Christian state yet u didn't see any Muslim complaining cos they care about good governance.
CAN did u guys know that Dibu Ojerinde a member of CAN was jamb registrar for 11 years and remitted less than N50m to FG account while Isiaq Oloyede remitted more than N20bn in less than 4 years with the jamb fee reduced. Are u guys not ashame that about 19 governors under prosecution by EFCC 15 are Christians and both former governors in jail are Christians without a single Muslim. The only 2 governors that were jailed abroad were Christians. Aren't you guys ashame or you lack morals. Christians are suffering while pastors are flying coffins. How many church members can afford so call missionary universities in the country?
U guys are 5G idiots.

Brenn594:
i believe you 4 this hitsong
im with you...they r all zoelims!

ENGINEERG:
No matter how Muslim marginate Christian, there lives can't be better than Christian lives,,even in that Ilorin, the rich people buying property and having good lives are Christian. Muslim will forever be slaves to the Son

GamalNasser:
Christians are their own problem , they will see an Islamist party then still go and vote for it , what were you expecting? You thought you were chasing Saraki away ? Hell no you were selling your Rights

Kerfuffle:
This association called CAN is composed of some of the most useless and evil BASTARDS modern Nigeria has ever seen. Same CAN that wants Hijab removed from school girls in Ilorin, the same bloody land grabbers encroaching on the land belonging to MSSN along Okolowo area, same BASTARDS that subtly endorsed Wike when he called Rivers a Christian state.

They want equal representation in a state where Christianity is less than 40%? Can Muslims request for that in Ondo or Ekiti?

What do these evil Bastards still want.
They can't accommodate half of what they dish, yet, they want others to gobble their rubbish.

Yoruba Muslims are nice, really really nice. Let those CAN of worms try a quint of what they dish in Ilorin to minority tribes in Kwara, especially the Nupes and Baribas, then they'll see Shege!!!

NOTE: I have no problems with Average Christians who go about their own business, but I have problems with associations nominated to represent them!!!!!

arcis:
What about the right of Muslims in other state like Ekiti, Ondo, Delta, Imo just to mention a few...