Former Lawmaker Says Afenifere Must Apologise For Making Provocative Statement Against Islam

Senator Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central at the 8th National Assembly, has lambasted the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere for comparing the case of Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho to Prophet Muhammed (S.A.W).

Afenifere, had in a statement on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, said “We recall that Moses had to be taken away from the prying eyes of Pharaoh and his agents in Egypt. Prophet Muhammed (S.A.W) too had to leave his hometown, Mecca for Medina in order to escape persecution.

“Thus, there is nothing wrong in Igboho seeking a respite first to preserve his life and perhaps to re-strategise.”

The statement has attracted backlash from the Muslim faithful as many described the comparison as insulting.

The former lawmaker, while reacting to the statement, described it as “unconscionable, provocative and disgusting” stating that the comment must be retracted with immediate effect.

He said, “The reported statement by Afenifere stands unreservedly condemned.Their comparison is wrong, unconscionable, provocative and disgusting. It must be withdrawn immediately.

“The Afenifere must tender an unreserved apologies to the Muslim ummah for such acts of irresponsible desecration.

“Nothing is more important and sacrosanct to the Muslim ummah than preserving, defending and upholding the Pious name our Prophet Muhammad SAW. AGAIN Afenifere’s utterances stand unreservedly condemnable”.