Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has said it is religion that is stopping the poor in Nigeria from killing the rich.
The Bishop, who was a Guest Speaker at ‘The Platform Special Edition‘, which was held on June 12, and organised by Poju Oyemade under the auspices of ‘The Covenant Nation in Lagos, stated this while shedding light on the state of democracy in Nigeria and the way forward for the country.
Held under the theme: “Democracy and the Free Market Economy,” Bishop Kukah offered a candid assessment of Nigeria’s 25 years of unbroken democratic governance, highlighting significant challenges and proposing a path forward for the nation.
In a powerful statement, Bishop Kukah asserted that religion plays a crucial role in maintaining social order in Nigeria. He said, “Its very interesting we dont like to talk about religion and the people say religion has become so abused. Theres no amount of abuse they have not heaped on religion. But the point is that it is religion that stops the poor from killing the rich”.
He argued that religious principles prevent the poor from resorting to violence against the wealthy, highlighting the need for moral leadership in addressing the nation’s challenges.
Bishop Kukah called for a redefinition of Nigerian identity and a renewed commitment to democratic ideals. He emphasized the importance of intellectual and moral leadership in guiding the nation towards a more inc lusive and equitable society.
