You betray Islam when you vote incompetent people – Sanusi

Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has advised eligible voters in Nigeria to register, get their voters’ card (PVC) and vote the best and competent candidates in all positions in subsequent elections.

Khalifa Sanusi, the President General Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen (Attijaniyya), Nigeria, made the call at the weekend in Lokoja, at the 4th Nigeria World Maulid Anniversary, in honour of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, with the theme: ‘The Prophetic Solutions to the Questions of Humanity’.

He urged the group to vote for the best person that is most competent in every position irrespective of political party or religious affiliations.

“If our youths get employed, the economy of the entire country will improve.

“Most importantly, we are not a political party but we cannot fold our arms and ignore politics.

“Every member of Attijaniyya from 18 years old and above, male or female, go and get your voters card.

“Allah commands you that you should place trust in the hands of those people who are trustworthy.

“Now, we are at the time where those who appoint leaders are the people, your vote is your power, you have a responsibility.

“I am not saying you must vote only for members of Attijaniyya, Muslim, or for any political party; you are to vote for every position, the best person that is most competent,” Sanusi said.

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He added: “If you don’t take this responsibility, you have betrayed Islam. We must preserve the unity of this country to ensure self-reliant, education, peace and unity.”

He commended Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, for hosting the conference and for accepting their request for the provision of land in the state to build an International Islamic Centre to honour Sheikh Muhammad Ibrahim Niass.

He stressed the need to continue to promote peace, pray and eschew extremism, saying no matter the difficult situation, Allah will be able to see the country through.

“We must therefore not relent in our prayers for this country. We need to educate our children,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the highlight of the occasion was the Islamic recitations and presentation of Holy Quran to Governor Bello by Muhammad Lami Niass, the son of the Grand Khalifa Worldwide, Sheikh Muhammad Ibrahim Niass, from Senegal.

Dignitaries at the occasion were Ambassadors of Morocco, Palestine, Mauritania, Cameroon and representative of Senegal, other diplomats, traditional rulers, and other dignitaries.

– NAN