All Pastors must get licence to preach- El-Rufai insists
The controversial bill prescribes that preachers must get a licence before they can preach. Addressing newsmen in Kaduna, Sani accused mischief makers of being responsible for some of the criticisms against the El-Rufai’s policies. Sani reportedly said, “You may accuse Governor El-Rufai of anything but you don’t even have to know him too well to deduce that the governor is not the type to be swayed by any form or shade of primordial religious sentiments.”
The aide also stated that the religious bill before the State House of Assembly that has come under so much criticism was not a new law, noting that it has been in existence since 1984.
“My understanding is that previous administrations in Kaduna State that had either enacted or retained this law were responding to outbreaks of religious violence in the state over time.
“So, like we have
severally explained, in further amending this law, the government is
only seeking to discourage the use of religion for violence and
division. Kindly note, however, that this law does not in any way
abridge, threaten or violate the freedom of worship as enshrined in the
constitution of our great country,” he said.
It has been widely reported that the Governor has been given an ultimatum to reverse the bill or die.
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