Head of Muslims in Nigeria, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar on Sunday accused the politicians in Nigeria of fueling religious crisis for their selfish interest.
The Sultan stated this in Akure during a meeting with religious leaders under Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) as part of his two days visit to Ondo state.
Abubakar also said that the political class has been using the crisis to create religious unrest in the country.
He urged Nigerians to shun politicians and influential people who are politicizing religion, noting that the Bible and Quran did not belong to any political party.
The Sultan said nobody could claim to love God without loving their neighbours who are Muslims and Christians.
In a remark, the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo said the historic gathering was to foster religious harmony in Ondo state.
The meeting was attended by both Christians and Muslims leaders- led by CAN Chairman, Reverend John Ayo Oladapo and the chairman, league of imams and alfas, Alhaji Ahmed Aladesawe.
The Sultan had earlier inaugurated the newly built the Deji’s Palace mosque.
