Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has reacted to comments made by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir that Nigeria is a Muslim country.
The controversial Islamic scholar, who made the remarks during a programme in Kano State over the weekend, had expressed his support for the continuation of a Muslim-Muslim political arrangement, arguing that Muslims constitute the majority and should have the opportunity to lead the country.
While speaking at the event, the Jos-based Islamic cleric had also referred to Christians in Nigeria as infidels, alluding that they were free to leave the country if they were not happy with the Muslim-Muslim arrangement.
But while reacting to the comments by Jingir in a statement on Tuesday, Rev. Dachomo insisted that Nigeria is not and can never be a Muslim country.
While vehemently opposing Jingir’s comments,
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