Readers’ right of reply

RE: A reminder memo to northern states’ governors “Assalamu Alaykum sir. I hope your letter will instill the fear of Allah in the hearts of “Their Excellencies” and all leaders in the North as well as the nation”. 08033262011“Your memo to the NSGs was deeply critical and reflective. In fact, it is spot of the […]

RE: A reminder memo to northern states’ governors
“Assalamu Alaykum sir. I hope your letter will instill the fear of Allah in the hearts of “Their Excellencies” and all leaders in the North as well as the nation”. 08033262011
“Your memo to the NSGs was deeply critical and reflective. In fact, it is spot of the situation. May Allah give them the courage to do the right thing, amin”. Sani B. Mohammed 08036070005
“I salute your courageous pen, my dear brother. May Allah (SWT) guide, guard and help us all, aamin. Dr. Otunuyi A. Kabeer; Abuja. 08136656992
“Assalamu Alaykum sir…You have done yours. May Allah reward you. But we urge them; in the name of Allah to Him is our return, to look into the issues”. Alhassan Lawal, Bauchi. 08073286666
“Thanks for your memo to northern states’ governors. I pray they have a change of mind. They better realize that power is useless without upholding the responsibilities that go with it. They should know that they will one day account for thier deeds; unfortunately the love of wealth blindfolds them”. Abu Jimoh 08033120242
“…Your letter to NSGF is just the truth”. 08057117872
“May Allah (SWT) reward you for telling them the ‘Bitter Truth” as always. The painful irony of it all is that they (our so-called northern leaders) know very well that they are doing the wrong thing…Wal iyazu billah! Amma babu komai. ‘Everyday is for the thief but one day is for the owner! Allah baya barci. Ranar tashin kiyama, akwai kallo”. Shehu Usman Hamman. 08033144596
“May Allah reward you. Northern governors actually need to be reminded”. Umar Bako, Maiduguri. 08053591599
“Salam Mr. Ndagi. I wish to thank you for this reminder memo to our selfish and wicked leaders. May God continue to give you the courage to say the truth. Bisallam”. Isyaku 08035923256
“How can you say that there is no increase in job creation when about 30% are hawkers? Another 30% beggars; and only less than 50% are either robbers or jobless?” Adamu; A Retiree. 08065107404
“Salam. Matankadi. Budaddiyar wasikarka ga gwamnonin Arewa ta yi ma’ana sosai. Mun gode”. Kabir Yar’adua 07051759542
“The details of under-development outlined in your memo to northern states’ governors are no exaggeration. Drug abuse and addiction to gins, syrup and tablets of tramadol, grass, cocaine powder, etc, are decimating our youths. Political campaigns enhance drug abuse to produce ‘thugs for the job’. Can there be no law?” Dr. Sulai D 08054480818
“AAWW… I am a Nigerian; a Muslim; and a south-westerner (Abeokuta South LG, to be precise). I am at present residing and working in the northeast; Bauchi state. Your memo is just the truth about what is happening. I am sorry for these senseless governors who live without the fear of Allah. The 2014 rituals (Budgets) have been read once again with billions of naira appropriated” 08056759715
“Nigeria’s performance: corruption A1, Education D7; Kidnapping B2; Electricity E8; Human Rights F9; Bombing A1; Security D7; Nepotism B2; Social Amenities E8; Tribalism A1; Transportation D7; Employment F9; Cheating A1; Agriculture F9, Injustice A1; Regional sentiments B2; Justice F9; Economy E8; Social vices A1”. Abdulrazaq Maigari. Donga L.G. Taraba State. 08151276157
Re: Auchi: Learning from the only emirate in southern Nigeria
“Sorry sir, Nupe army never over-ran the Ebira people. The warlords were repelled by the forces at ADAII Okino; ADAI Atta Omadibi (The grandfather of the Late Atta of Ebira)”. 08034073740
“Assalamu Alaykum Mr. Ndagi. Your write-up on Auchi is not only fascinating but historically rich. Honestly speaking, we were meant to believe that Shehu Usman Danfodio’s jihad spread to all parts of northern Nigeria and Auchi too. Your narrative about Nupe invasion of Auchi will go a long way to re-shape Islamic history in Nigeria”. Abubakar Anya Obi. 08036657087
Re: Dealing with heretical remarks
“Salam Nda Dan Ahmadu! My opinion is that the singer should be (medically) examined and not jailed”. Salisu Ahmad Funtua. 08052949295
Re: The greatest of men
“I think Rabi’ul Awwal is the 3rd month of the Islamic lunar calendar and not 2nd as you stated in your piece. Yours in Islam”. Umar Yola 08035038759.
“Assalamu Alaykum. Jazakallahu Khayran for the beautiful piece on Prophet Muhammad (SAW). You love for SAW however moved the pen to write “2nd” instead of “3rd” month of the Islamic lunar calendar. May Allah (SWT) accept our Ibadat, amin. 08023883178.
“Assalamu Alaykum. Thank you for your weekly column. I just finished reading it and I noticed the printer’s devil at work. I think Rabi’ul Awwal is the 3rrd and not the 2nd month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar”. 08037043391