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MURIC accuses South-West governors of turning Amotekun into Christian militia

Akintola says recruitment process has shown a symptom of Christianisation and Islamophobia.

MURIC's Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola accuses South-West governors of trying to christianise Amotekun. [punchng]

In a statement on Friday, January 17, 2020, Akintola alleged that applicants are being requested to bring birth certificates from the church, adding that the recruitment process has shown a symptom of Christianisation and Islamophobia.

He added that out for the six governors in the region, only one is a Muslim.

“Let us make our stand on Amotekun clear from the beginning. MURIC is not allergic to any state or region taking steps aimed at rubber-cushioning the effect of the security challenges currently facing Nigeria. But the approach must be transparent, assuring and all-embracing.

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“We have no objection to Amotekun. But ‘good intention’ appears lacking in the preparations for it as a security unit that will complement the work of the conventional security agencies. It appears shrouded in secrecy while attempts are being made to marginalize Muslims in the recruitment exercise.

“Or how does one describe the social media advertisement in which applicants are being requested to bring birth certificates from the church. This is most outrageous. Amotekun has not started, but we are already seeing symptoms of Christianisation and Islamophobia.

“Are the job vacancies which Amotekun is certain to open meant for Christians only? Are the South West states declaring their state as Christian states? Are they joining Nyesome Wike of Rivers in a Christian enclave? Is Amotekun a secret Christian army? Only one out of the five governors in the region is a Muslim. Are the Christian governors ganging up to form a crusader militia?

“Why then must applicants bring birth certificates from churches? Are we sure that this will not be followed by a request for applicants to bring referral letters from pastors? Handlers of Amotekun owe us an explanation.”

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Operation Amotekun was launched on Thursday, January 9, 2020, by the South-West governors in Ibadan, Oyo state.

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