Igbo Muslims under the aegis of
South Eastern Muslims Organisation of Nigeria (SEMON), say they have not gained
anything from the government since the amalgamation of the northern and
southern protectorate in 1914.
The group, in a communiqué issued
at the end of a conference held on Sunday, accused the federal government of
marginalisation.
The group said Igbo Muslims are
always disqualified from contesting elections.
According to the group, the
greatest challenge of Igbo Muslims is their alleged “total exclusion from the
political scheme in Nigeria.”
The group said no Igbo Muslim has
been given any political appointment at any government level.
It, therefore called on its
members to actively participate in politics by vying for elective positions and
voting during elections.
“Igbo Muslims have been
law-abiding and peaceful citizens of Nigeria. We have sustained the fear of God
and patriotism, as well as our trust and loyalty in the Federal Government of
Nigeria,” the communiqué read.
“But we are never known by the
leaderships of Nigeria and our states when it comes to appointments. We want
the federal government of Nigeria and the governments of our south-east states
to adequately note this high level of political exclusion of Igbo Muslims in
Nigeria
“However, we appreciate President
Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts in developing Nigeria. We want him to remain
focused in the fight against corruption and to be detribalised in his
appointments even while putting merit above other considerations.
“We pray for him and we promise
to always support good leadership for Nigeria. On the same note, we call on the
Southeast governors and local government chairmen to protect us and our worship
places and to carry us along in the socio-political and economic arrangements
for citizens without discrimination against us.
“We pray for the peace and unity
of Nigeria and plead with politicians to play by the rules as the 2019 general
elections approach. And despite the unfavourable political climate for us in
our hometowns and states, we wish Igbo Muslim politicians the best in future
general elections.”
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