By Cynthia Alo
Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, Rev. John Hayab, has condemned the use of the word “infidel” by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sona Jingir, while canvassing support for Muslim-Muslim tickets.
Rev Hayab said the usage of the word is offensive and capable of deepening religious tension in the country.
Recall that on Saturday, Jingir had, in a video that generated controversy online, urged Muslims to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, and vote for Muslim-Muslim tickets, saying the move would prove to “the infidels” that Muslims were the majority.
Reacting to the statement on Monday during an interview on Arise TV, Hayab said the cleric’s comment was a reflection of the concerns Christians in Northern Nigeria had raised over religious intolerance and alleged attempts at dominance.
