Appointments: Igbo group lauds Buhari, want end to marginalization

The Southeast Muslims of Nigeria (SEMON) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Christians from the North into positions of trust, saying this proves that he belongs to all Nigerians. The chairman and secretary of SEMON Muhammad Obiahu Ajah and Abdurrahman Sidiq Urama respectively in a statement in Abuja commended President Buhari for doing his […]

The Southeast Muslims of Nigeria (SEMON) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Christians from the North into positions of trust, saying this proves that he belongs to all Nigerians.

The chairman and secretary of SEMON Muhammad Obiahu Ajah and Abdurrahman Sidiq Urama respectively in a statement in Abuja commended President Buhari for doing his best to fulfil his promises to Nigerians and for appointing seasoned and trustworthy Nigerians as the SGF and deputy governor of the CBN, among other appointments he has made in consideration of the multi-religious nature of Nigeria.

According to them the latest in list of such appointments are Boss Gida Mustapha from Adamawa as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Edward Lametek Adamu from Gombe state as the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Boss replaced Babashir Lawal who was also a Christian from Adamawa State while Edward Lametek replaced Suleiman Barau.

“These appointments are well deserved. The appointees are Nigerians, though they are from the minorities of the states. The President has proven that all Nigerians are his subjects. This is real democracy. This government means well for the country. We appeal to those who are bent on distracting the government to give peace a chance.

“With the gesture, we appeal to President Buhari to grant Igbo Muslims appointments as he has done to the Christians of the North. We hope that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) will support our cause. Their silence over our political marginalization at the state and federal governments is too golden. We have qualified Muslim patriots of Igbo origin who can work in any capacity for the country. We seek President Buhari to involve us in government activities to contribute our own quota in any form that is required to add value to good governance.”