After 26 years of Christian rule, MURIC calls for Muslim leadership in Ogun

The Ogun State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on Christian leaders in the state to support the emergence of a Muslim as governor in 2027, citing fairness, equity and the need to restore religious balance in political leadership.

In a statement on Wednesday, signed by MURIC Ogun State Chairman, Ustadh Tajudeen Jimoh Alao, and Secretary, Ambassador Olaleye Rasheed Damilare, the group recalled the role played by Christian leaders in the 2019 governorship elections.

“We vividly recall that the Christian leadership in Ogun State urged the Muslim electorate to vote for Prince Dapo Abiodun, a Christian, despite the outgoing governor, Ibikunle Amosun, being a Muslim,” the statement read.

“Their appeal was rooted in equity and sensitivity to the principle of religious inclusiveness.”

MURIC argued that many Muslims supported Abiodun in good faith, and now expect Christian leaders to reciprocate by supporting a Muslim candidate in the next election.

“Since the creation of Ogun State in 1976, Muslim civilian governors have ruled for only eight years, while Christian governors will hold office for 26 years by the end of Abiodun’s tenure,” MURIC noted.

“Justice and fairness require Christians to support a Muslim candidate for the next governorship to restore balance and inclusiveness.”

The group stressed that its appeal was “without malice”, describing it as Christian and aimed at promoting love, harmony and inclusion.
MURIC posed a rhetorical question for reflection:

“By 2027, should 26 years wait eight, or eight years wait 26? Wouldn’t it be anomalous for Christians to extend their 26-year rule with another eight years while Muslims remain at just eight years of leadership?”

The statement added that supporting a Muslim candidate would ensure fairness, support religious equity and prevent an imbalance in the political leadership of Ogun State.

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