With the noose of rope of economic hardship tightening on the necks of majority of Nigerians, the bishops of the Methodist Church in Nigeria and Islamic clerics have called out the Federal Government to act urgent to avert chaos and anarchy in land.
The clergies urged President Tinubu to implement policies that will tame inflation in the country. They warned that if the economic challenges facing Nigerians are not tackled, it may lead to chaos and anarchy.
This is even as a popular Islamic cleric, Imam Muideen Salman, urged politicians to stem the tide of greed to reduce the level of hardship in Nigeria.
This was disclosed at the end of the 41st annual council meeting of Bishops of the Methodist Church in Nigeria.
The meeting tagged ‘Arise and Build’, was held at Hoares Memorial Methodist Cathedral, Archdiocese of Lagos Mainland in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos.
Arising from the meeting, the bishops insisted that concerted efforts from the government are important to alleviate the financial strain on consumers. They maintained that there should be a sustained economic stability amidst ongoing economic challenges.
This was contained in a communique read by the Prelate, Dr Oliver Ali Aba.
He said: “The Council expresses alarm at the high rate of unemployment among young people. Which is linked to various social vices.
“We urge the Governments and parents to take responsibility for empowering their children. The Council is concerned about the rising cases of teenage pregnancy, cultism, fraud, and exam malpractices. Political thuggery, prostitution, drug abuse, and other criminal activities among youth.
“We warn that if left unaddressed, these issues may lead to chaos and anarchy in the country. We, therefore, emphasized the need for immediate action.
“The Council is calling on the Federal Government to step up its efforts. And address the worsening insecurity in the country. Condemning the violent actions of criminals such as bandits, kidnappers, and armed robbers.
“The Council demands accountability for recent attacks on public institutions. And urges security agencies to work together to find a comprehensive solution to the country’s security challenges.”
In the same vein, an Islamic cleric, Imam Muideen Salman, called on the political class to live a life of service.
He stated this, while delivering a lecture at the Fidau prayer of Mama Hajarat Akinleye, mother of the Chief of Staff to Osun Governor, Kazeem Akinleye. The event took place at the Osun NYSC camp in Ede, Osun State.
The cleric, while directing his sermon to politicians, warned that they would account for their actions before God after leaving office and on judgement day.
Salman said, “It is important as politicians to prioritize the welfare of the masses on whose shoulders you ride to power. These masses are suffering because of politicians’ greed. To avoid the wrath of God, you must reduce your greed, and selfishness to make life livable for the poor.
“You must all recognize that political authority is temporary. And you will account for everything action after office and on the day of judgement,” he warned.
source: Vanguard
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