By Luka Binniyat & Mayen Etim
KADUNA–Christians and Muslims in Kaduna State yesterday vowed to resist any attempt to introduce violence in the 2015 general elections.
The Muslims, under the aegis of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam, JNI, and the Christians Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the state also pledged that anybody or group of persons planning to engage in violence or harbouring anyone or persons with violent intent during the general elections would be fished out and handed over to security agents.
The groups, which came together under the auspices of the Global Peace Foundation in the country, agreed that the 2011 political violence, which led to the death of scores of persons and destruction of property worth billions of Naira was the last such hostilities in the state.
In her address on the occasion, the wife of Kaduna State governor, Hajiya Fatima Yero said, “All mothers must ensure that they teach their children the virtues of love, tolerance and respect for the dignity of the other person.
“With the vows you have all taken today to resist violence in the coming elections, I believe that we shall have a peaceful Christmas. We shall build on it for an enduring peace in Kaduna State.”
The Special Adviser to Governor Yero on Christian matters, Rev. Joseph Hayab on his part, said both the rich and poor suffer during conflicts.
Said Hayab: “The rich and powerful and the poor are denied sleep during crisis, all for reasons that can be avoided, because in the end, no one benefits”.
Also Speaking, the Special Adviser to Yero on Islamic Affairs, Sheik Haliru Maraya said: “Anytime their was violence, and government property was destroyed, the money that would have been used for other developmental projects would be used in repairing them. And we keep wondering why we are not progressing. Islam teaches peace and tolerance to all religions as shown in the exemplary life of the Holy Prophet of Islam.
“We must stand together during this election and say, no to violence.”
The Secretary of CAN, Kaduna State, Rev. Sunday Ibrahim, also said all Christains were out for peace.
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