- According to Tinubu, his race to the Senate was inspired by Jakande who encouraged him to be active in politics
Former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, has asked Nigerians not to turn the present security challenges across the country into ethnic, tribal, or religious crises.
Speaking during the eight-day Fidau prayers for the late civilian governor of the state, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande in Lagos, Tinubu said anyone who had experienced ethnic confrontation or religious war before would not pray for one in Nigeria.
Read also: We Were Not Prepared For Jakande’s Death – Son
“I appeal today to all of us not to turn whatever challenges we are facing right now to ethnic, tribal and religious crisis,” he said.
“Nigeria is currently facing crises, crisis of insurgency, of banditry and all aspects of insecurity. But God Almighty who made this country one of the largest and most resourceful countries will guide and protect us.
“If there is war in Nigeria, it will submerge the entire West Africa and there won’t be enough space to accommodate us as refugees. Those who have seen the effects of war, the consequences of tribal conflict, of religious conflict will never want it for Nigeria.”
Speaking on the late Pa Jakande, Tinubu said his loss would be felt by not only his family members but the entire Lagos State.
Tinubu explained that his race to the Senate was inspired by Jakande who encouraged him to be active in politics.
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