By; BUHARI B. BELLO, Jos
Member Representing,
Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, Honourable Muhammad Adam Alkali has described as unpalatable, the recent statement credited to a former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah David Jang, where he was said to have castigated Islamic scholar, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, alleging that he has been, “causing crisis in Plateau State, simply because he firmly stands to protect the rights of his people.
A statement signed by the member of the National Assembly, said, “it is rather unfortunate, that Jonah Jang, made the serious allegations, which was not only untrue, but also unproven.
He explained that Sheikh Jingir, whose religious belief, has bestowed on him the burden of leading people unto the right path, would not delve into creating crisis, contrary to Jang’s statement, just in order to score undeserved political goals.
“The irony of Jang’s, unguarded utterances is that he sees nothing wrong with the unholy but hugely instigating uttrances of his demigod, Pastor Isa El-Buba, against our revered Islamic leaders, which is capable of causing serious crisis.
“It is instructive to note, that bad polices of the likes of Jonah Jang and some of his cohorts, makes the entire Muslims on the Plateau, despite our huge population, since inception of this 4th Republic, of being politically sidelined. We are not being given the right to be deputy governor, secretary to the Government of the State, Chief of Staff, and even commissioners. We are not given first grade ministries, such as works, finance and others, hence the formation of the Council of Ulama, which has been guiding our people on whom to vote,” he said.
He explained that listening to Jang’s outburst, one could clearly, undestand that he is still nursing the pains of lossing his selfish bid at imposing an anointed Governorship candidate, far back in 2015, “whereas, the Council of Ulama, under the co-chairmanship of Sheikh Sani Yayaya Jingir, guided the Muslims to vote for Governor Simon Lalong. All in search of peace and prosperity.”
According to him, Jang, should know that Sheikh Jingir, has never sought any favour, rather than good governance, driven on fairness, equity and justice, from Governor Simon Lalong and his led administration.
“Again, it should be noted that Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, being the chairman of the Council of Ulamas, is not single mindedly, giving guidance, but it is the collective or majority decision of the council members that he always projects, as such, the decision to now vote for the APC candidate in the forthcoming Mach 18th, 2023, Governorship election, as the next Governor of Plateau State, isn’t exceptional.
“Mr. Jang should know and clearly understand that, Sheikh Jingir, is so revered, within and outside Plateau State, beyond demonization, and we shall not just watch the likes of Jang, to castigate or demonise him,” he said
He admonished Jonah Jang, to avoid false allegations against Sheikh Jingir.
