President Muhammadu Buhari has reminded Nigerians that
whichever religion they belong, be it Islam or Christianity, they are all sons
of Abraham.
The President stated this in a statement he personally
signed and made available on Monday.
President Buhari spoke on the second anniversary of the
abduction of Dapchi schoolgirls by members of the Boko Haram terrorists.
Buhari regretted that Leah Sharibu, a Christian girl was the
only one left in captivity because she refused to renounce her faith.
He said, “Two years ago, 110 innocent children from the town
of Dapchi were taken, against their will, by the terrorists of Boko Haram. 107
survived the ordeal. Today all but one – Leah Sharibu – are returned to their
families.
“Now aged 16, Leah remains in the hands of the terrorists –
they say because she refuses to renounce her Christian faith.
“We say, as the government for and of all Nigerians, that no
person has the right to force another to change their faith against their will
and that all life is sacred.
“This government continues and seeks to secure the release
of all children and captives of terrorists – and we do so regardless of their
creed or the name of their creator.
“As we as redouble our efforts for Leah’s return, we can
never allow the terrorists to divide us – Christian against Muslim, Muslim
against Christian. We are all Sons of Abraham. And all Nigerians have the same
worth and rights before the law, and before God.”
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