Deputy Speakership: Religious Leaders Throw Weight Behind Akinremi Jagaban, Say His Stance For Christian And Muslim Bilateral Relationship Is Undiluted

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A coalition of Christian bodies across Nigeria, under the aegis of Christian Movement of Nigeria, (CMN), has joined a long list of prominent groups, individuals, home and abroad who have expressed confident in the candidature of Hon. Prince Olaide Akinremi Jagaban , for the Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives.

The Coalition in a Statement issued and signed by its National Coordinator, Pastor Dare Akinbiyi, on Wednesday and made available to Ametrocopy said that after a thorough review and fact checks, the Group agreed with decisions of scores of leaders who are in tandem with the aspiration of Hon. Akinremi, saying, “Akinremi is a detribalise Nigerian with the blend of tolerant in the nation’s major religious settings.

Akinbiyi stressed that Akinremi Jagaban has earned the respect of his colleagues in the Green Chamber, and that of the electorates.

He said People from Ibadan North Federal constituency, Oyo State and Nigeria in general know him as a very loyal and forthright gentleman who never betrays any cause to which he is committed.

“This, he displayed when he garnered all arsenals to earn the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Sen. Kassim Shettima the popular votes in the last Presidential elections in the State.

His forthrightness and frankness sometimes pitches him against those who would prefer guile and deception, but for the Prince Olaide Akinremi Jagaban, fidelity is the highest form of honour”.

Pastor Akinbiyi also noted that Akinremi Jagaban stance for Christian and Muslim bilateral relationship is undiluted.

“As a visionary leader, He always inspired others to lead, to innovate, to grow, to develop and explore, not minding which religion or tribe you are from.

“Our decision is also based on the fact that Akinremi Jagaban has always call for the need to embrace interreligious harmony, especially, unity between Muslims and Christians, this is for the common good of all of us and more reason we are confident of him and want him to excel in this quest.

He affirmed that the country at this moment need leaders who are pragmatic and not segmental in their dealings, urging the President elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President elect, Senator Kashim Shetima, to give Akinremi Jagaban, the desired support.

Akinbiyi however prayed that God will partner Akinremi’s desire to lead in a higher capacity, adding, “the Lord will show you (Akinremi), mercy and grace to attain this height, we are ready to do the needful while your victory will be glorious, “ he prayed.

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