We do not want this protest to hold, says Southern Kaduna Christian leaders

According to the Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association, or SKCLA, it is not advisable to participate in a protest that could be used by Nigeria’s enemies to incite unrest that would endanger the nation’s efforts to heal from hunger and harsh economic realities.

Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, the Chairman of the Association and Vision Pioneer Throneroom Trust Ministry Kafanchan, urged the youngsters to let complete healing of the land following many attacks in the recent past rather than taking part in the scheduled statewide demonstration.

Kure made the call in an interview after a special Thanksgiving Service for elected
and appointed officers from Southern Kaduna by the Association in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria, Southern Kaduna Zone held in Kafanchan.

Apostle Kure appealed to the people to give the government more time to fix the decay caused by past administrations, “especially now that the current government at the Federal and State levels have started giving the people of Southern Kaduna hope and inclusivity in appointment and project execution.”

In his welcome address during the Thanksgiving service, the Vice Chairman of SKCLA and Catholic Bishop of Kafanchan Diocese, Most Rev. Julius Yakubu Kundi, explained that the programme with the theme, “the hands of thanksgiving and prayer” was deliberately organised to remind the elected and appointed officers from the area on the heavy moral burden they carry to represent the people.

“We invited you here today to pray for you and to chart a new path on how we can bring our people together so that we can align our goals, hopes and aspirations to the objectives of the modern-day politics which you are already actively involved in.”

“We are worried about the disunity that exist among you the political elite; a problem which we see as scandalous and has hampered the growth of our people. Our desire in this Service of Thanksgiving is to bless and entrust you into the hands of God for divine direction on how to manage these differences amongst yourselves and the political parties in Southern Kaduna,” he said.

The Guest Speaker and ECWA President, Reverend Dr Job Ayuba Bagat Mallam, charged the elected and appointed officers to be faithful in all they do, take their work seriously and chat a new course for the people of Southern Kaduna to give them a new lease of life.

Speaking on behalf of other elected and appointed officers, the Member representing Zango Kataf Jaba Constituency at the House of Representatives, Mr Amos Gwamna Magaji thanked SKCLA for organizing the Thanksgiving and prayer programme, describing it as uncommon.

Amos said the development has further cemented their relationship as elected and appointed Representatives from one zone.

He used the occasion to appeal to people of the area not to participate in the August 1 planned protest against government in view of the unpleasant consequences if at the end it is highjacked by hoodlums.