Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has warned Nigerian politicians to be conscious of religious sensibility of the Nigerian people when political parties are considering candidates to go through elections to lead the country.
Here is his statement:
Sensitivity is a necessary ingredient for enhancement of peace, security and stability at this point in the political discourse and arrangement for Nigeria and for encouraging confidence and trust.
It will be insensitive to the point of absurdity for any leader or any political party to be toying with Muslim- muslim or Christian-Christian ticket at this juncture.
Nigeria cannot at this stage raise the spectre and fear of Islamization or Christianization. The idea of proselytization in any form is a grave danger that must not be contemplated by any serious-minded politician at this delicate situation in Nigeria, as this time is different from any other time.
Therefore, disregarding the fact that there are fears that need to beallayed at this point will amount not only to insensitivity of the highest order but will also amount to very bad politics indeed.
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo