The Bishop of Kaduna Diocese, Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Josiah Idowu-Fearon has said that Nigeria’s major problem was too much religion which has not reflected on the nation and its people.
Fearon who spoke while addressing newsmen at his residence in Kaduna on Saturday said it was unfortunate that despite the amount of religion being professed by Nigerians, corruption has continued to eat deep into the nation’s fabrics.
He challenged the media to assist in the fight against corruption and corrupt leaders.
He said noted that both Muslims and Christians in the country have not lived up to expectation, adding that those who have been found wanting in corruption cases are either Christians and Muslims.
He was of the opinion that since politicians who are either Christian or Muslims have continued to disappoint Nigerians, perhaps, the nation should begin to search for leaders who does not
belong to the two religion, but are honest in their dealings.
Bishop Fearon argued that Nigerians have become a laughing stock as men and women who profess Christianity and Islam have continued to play politics with insincerity.
According to him non Christians and Muslims appeared more truthful and sincere in the affairs even though they are not too visible and vocal in the society.
He also expressed disappointment with religious leaders in the country whom he said have not been able to organize successful and simple elections within their religious community, saying such leaders have lost the moral right to tell politicians about how to organize free and fair elections.
“It is a tough thing, but I will want us to either forget about religion and look for people, who are neither Muslims nor Christians, but they are honesty to lead us, and we have them. You don’t see them in churches, you don’t see them in Mosques, but if they tell you this thing is black, you will get it to be black when you investigate. We have people like that. We need to begin to encourage people to put into practice what our religions teach us
“There are too many sermons we are hearing all over about how to organize elections, how to do this, how to do that. Let the Christian community live by example, you heard of the Methodist election, the prelate, some people went to court, and so on and so forth.
“These things are not right, you cannot tell me not to steal, and I find you stealing. If the Christian community and the Muslim Ummah cannot organize simple elections, they have no right to tell politicians anything about elections.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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