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Those playing politics with religion are stoking up fire – Bishop Kukah

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2 years ago

August 31, 2022

Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto State says politicians using religion to play politics are stoking up fire, which has damning consequences for the nation.

He gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja during the presentation of his new book, “Broken Truth,” as part of activities lined up for his 70th birthday.

Bishop Kukah said just as it happened in Germany during the reign of Adolf Hitler, such actions by politicians in Nigeria would come with a grave consequence.

According to him, there are consequences for using religion to manipulate politics, stressing that there is a need to look at Germany as the consequences are there to see in Hitler.

Bishop Kukah said the Nigerian political elite lacked the mental capacity to understand the consequences of the fire they were stoking.

He said there was nothing to suggest that the average person living in the North, whether Fulani or Hausa, could say that they were proud of the Nigerian political system, beyond a very tiny percentage.

He added, “So, if you decide that you want to give privilege to a religion or an ethnic group, what will happen is that others automatically become outsiders.”

Already, he said agitations were ongoing in the country, positing that the citizens were more intelligent than those steering the affairs of the country.

He said it would not have been a bad thing if people who do not know seek knowledge.

‘Broken Truths: Nigeria’s Elusive Quest for National Cohesion’ is a collection of convocation lectures delivered over a number of years at several universities across Nigeria by Matthew Hassan Kukah, reflecting on the myriad challenges bedeviling the Nigerian nation. Some of the themes covered are “Nigeria and the future of Africa”, “After the insurgency: some thoughts on national cohesion”, “To heal a fractured nation: education and leadership for a new Nigeria”, “Transition to democracy: Can Nigeria ride the wave”, “The pursuit of happiness: Some thoughts on human rights, freedom and justice in Nigeria”.

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Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has withdrawn all police officers attached to former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello.

This is contained in a police wireless message obtained on Friday.

The document with reference number: “CB:4001/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.48/ 34 read, “IG has ordered the withdrawal of all policemen attached to His Excellency and former Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has also placed Bello on its watchlist after he evaded arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N80 billion financial crime.

The notice to this effect comes a few hours after the EFCC declared the former Governor wanted.

Bello is being wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged corrupt practices while in office as Kogi Governor.

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Tinubu’s aide under fire over comment on Yahaya Bello arrest

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The internet users has bombarded the twitter page (X) of the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga over his comment on former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, who resisted arrest by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Recall EFCC declared the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, wanted for alleged misappropriation of funds while in office. The development has been attracting mixed reactions from members of the public, and one of those who reacted was the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy.

On Thursday, the EFCC had declared Yahaya Bello wanted in connection with an alleged case of money laundering to the tune of about 80 billion naira.

Sharing a photo of the former governor online, the anti-graft agency said that anyone with useful information about his whereabouts should contact them.

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Updated: More trouble for Yahaya Bello as Immigration places him on watch list

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Updated: More trouble for Yahaya Bello as Immigration places him on watch list

The Nigeria Immigration Service has ordered the arrest of former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaha Bello, if found at any entry/exit point of the country.

The NIS said on Thursday night that Yahaya Bellowas placed on its watchlist after evading arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegation of N80 billion fraud.

This notice came a few hours after the EFCC had declared the former governor wanted.

The NIS, in a letter addressed to the Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS), the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency as well as other formations declared that Bello had been placed on its watch list.

The letter was signed by the Assistant Comptroller of Immigration (Suspect Index), D S Umar, on behalf of the Comptroller General of the Immigration Service.

Part of the letter read, “Suffice to mention that the subject is being prosecuted before the Federal High Court Abuja for Conspiracy, Breach of Trust and Money Laundering vide letter Ref: CR: 3000/EFCC/LS/EGCS.1/TE/V 1/279 dated 18th April 2024, if seen at any entry or exit point, he should be arrested and referred to the Director of Investigation or contact 08036226329/07039617304 for further action.”