Don’t drag religion, ethnicity into politics, Onaiyekan warns politicians

He said: “I can tell you that I’m worried at the way things are going. There have been several violence cases of violence and hate speeches being said by the politicians and their followers.

“INEC has been doing its best to curtail some of these challenges.”

On religion, he said: “It should not be an issue. What has been an issue is that those running the business of religion are not doing the right thing.

“When people don’t respect other religious groups that is where the problem is. The other aspect is when politicians campaign on the biases of religious sentiments.”

He urged the electorate not allow themselves to be manipulated on religious sentiments.

The religious leader said Nigerians wanted a leader that can guarantee peace, equity and justice.

“Nigerians already know what they want. They want a good and stable government that promotes truth and justice”, Onaiyekan said.

The Nation