2027: Preserve your independence, moral authority — ADC questions clerics over political endorsement
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Jigawa State Chapter, has urged Islamic scholars and clerics to safeguard their independence, credibility and moral authority by avoiding political affiliations or actions capable of undermining public trust in them. The call was made in a statement issued to journalists by the ADC Youth Ambassador, North and Deputy Chairman of […] 2027: Preserve your…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned Islamic scholars and clerics in Jigawa State to maintain their independence, credibility, and moral authority by refraining from political endorsements that could damage public trust. In a statement to journalists, ADC Youth Ambassador, North and Deputy Chairman in Jigawa State, Ambassador Nuraddeen Suleiman Jidawa, criticized the recent political endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by Northern Islamic scholars, clerics, and preachers.
The ADC expressed concern over the portrayal of such endorsements as representing the broader Muslim community's position. They challenged claims that President Tinubu's administration initiated the Kano-Dutse/Kano-Maradi railway project, stating that it was approved and awarded under the previous administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2021.
The party also questioned the Federal Government led by the APC on identifying major capital projects executed by the Tinubu administration in Jigawa State. Additionally, the ADC disputed claims of substantial security improvements in the North-West, citing recent kidnapping and terrorist attacks in Kaduna, Sokoto, and Zamfara states.
The ADC urged Islamic scholars and clerics to stay politically neutral, resisting monetary inducements, political pressure, or influence that could compromise their independence and credibility. They also criticized the removal of the petrol subsidy, stating that it has led to increased transportation, food, and living costs. The ADC called on Nigerians to evaluate the Tinubu administration's performance in critical areas, including security, economic well-being, employment, infrastructure, transparency, and accountability.
The party emphasized respect for individual clerics' right to make personal political choices, but stressed that such endorsements should not be presented as religious verdicts or as representing the views of all Muslims in Nigeria.
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