President Muhammadu Buhari has taken a swipe at those accusing him of attempting to Islamise Nigeria, describing himself as “a descendant of Abraham just like Bishop Crowther”.
Crowther was the first Anglican bishop in Nigeria. A linguist, he translated the Bible from English to Yoruba.
In an article published by UK-based Christian Times, Buhari referred to the accusation as “nonsense”.
The president said he believes that there is far more that unites Muslims and Christians in the country than what divides them.
“I stand accused — paradoxically — of trying to Islamise Nigeria while also being accused by Boko Haram terrorists of being against Islam. My Vice-President is a devout man, a Christian pastor. He, too, is accused of selling out his religion, because of his support for me,” he said.
“Fortunately, the facts speak differently from the words of those who seek to…
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