Resist politicians using religion to divide Nigeria
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he said such divisions have been responsible for the obvious hatred among nigerians which he said has slowed down socio-economic and political development in the country1 nigeria should resist politicians who are using religion and ethnicity to divide threaten peace and unity ahead of the 2019 election1 it is an indication that politicians have taken pleasure in using religion to divide nigerians against themselves for political or selfish reasons1 it must stop forthwith nigerians must resist it because it will take us nowhere he said1 idoko told the news agency of nigeria nan on sunday in abuja that as 2019 political activities gather momentum we appeal to politicians seeking elective offices to eschew hatred and bitterness and promote courses that will promote peace and unity among nigerians1 he recalled with nostalgia how muslims and christians lived together peacefully some years back irrespective of religious or ethnic differences1 the senior pastor fathers touch ministry church nyanya abuja pastor evans idoko also said it was regrettable that the unity of nigerian is only strengthened during sporting activities1 idoko advised that the church should take the front row in moblising nigerians to participate in the forthcoming 2019 general elections1 it doesnt come by words alone. we have to take a step further to empower people educationally financially and otherwise so they could have voice and knowledge to take their rightful place in nigerian political and economic discussions he said1 he explained that the church could partner with the social exchange market to disburse financial grant to citizens not minding their religion or ethnicity. we are all one body in christ jesus he said.1 the cleric said that such empowerment initiative should be borne out of utmost desire of the church to rekindle the hope of nigerians1 he however encouraged churches corporate organisations and individuals with financial ability to assist to lift the poor off poverty so they could confidently participate in political and economic activities.nan1