Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, has called
on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to “Christianise” Nigeria by
setting up interest-free banks.
Falana said this in reaction to the dust raised by the N100 billion
Sukuk bond issued by the federal government.
CAN had said
the issuance of the bond was an attempt to sell Nigeria to Islamic nations.
But speaking
on Thursday at a strategic dialogue roundtable organised by the Social Economic
Rights and Accountability (SERAP), Falana said the Sukuk bond was a legitimate
means through which government could generate funds, as practised in many
countries of the world.
He said
religious leaders must be careful in their handling of issues, adding that
Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, suspected kidnap kingpin better known as Evans, had
clerics who worked for him.
“I am
challenging CAN to Christianise Nigerians. Christianise us by setting up
interest-free banks,” Falana said.
“Evans has a
pastor, a Muslim cleric and traditional priest… because all the prayers are
needed.
“Religious
leaders should stop confusing our people. Our churches and traditional rulers
should stop praying for thieves. This is how low we have sunk. What are we as
individuals doing to stop these politicians, let’s start with Lagos, let’s
start asking our legislators how much they are being paid for doing what? Let
our church stop conferring honours on criminals. Also our universities should
be encouraged to join in the fight.”
News
Source: - The Cable | September 28, 2017.
Photo Source: - Daily Post | August 08, 2017.
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