Kaduna based Islamic scholar, Sheik Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has warned President Goodluck Jonathan against contesting the 2015 presidential election. Four days ago, he issued a similar warning to General Muhammadu Buhari not to contest the coming presidential election in the interest of peace. Gumi said if the President failed to heed the warning,the country might experience chaos and turmoil which would not augur well for the citizens. He said in an e-mail to journalists in Kaduna on Friday that President Jonathan should think of national interest first on the 2015 polls. While accusing thePresident of being divisive, the Islamic cleric said Jonathan “sees himself as an Ijaw leader rather than a leader of Nigeria as a whole.” “Nigeria today is a single railway line with two heavily loaded trains speeding towards each other in opposite directions. You’re the driver of the heavier train and please do not think that even a cart on the rail line cannot derail yours with great catastrophe to humanity. “You need to come out of the cocoon and face the reality. Denial of the truth can never solve problems,” the statement stated. Sheik Gumi reminded President Jonathan that “the mantle of the leadership of this country was given to him under oath. “Unfortunately, many people including me, before God, believe you broke some of your oath. Surely, with Christian votes and northern PDP followers you can win another election but you will also put the nation into another turmoil. The natural thing any good leader will do in this situation is to step down for a person all the segments of the nation will have confidence in for their well-being. A credible person that will not stir apprehension. The decision is not about your rights but about responsibility. “Therefore as you pray in the Holy Land, seek for God’s indulgence to show you the light of honor and do the right thing.,” he told the president.
Posted on: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 08:14:46 +0000
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