The Chief Imam of Nupe Road Central Mosque, Kaduna, Malam Mohammad Nafi’u on Friday admonished the Executive and the National Assembly (NASS) to stop blame game over the alleged padding of the 2016 budget and work for the country.
Nafi’u gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Friday.
The cleric enjoined both arms of government to put the interest of the nation ahead of their personal interests.
He reminded them that they were voted by people whose interest must be paramount.
According to him, the executive and legislature should sit down and iron out the grey areas for the general interest of Nigeria.
“Due process should always be followed and both parties should recognise their limits.
“The commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari for a better Nigeria should be supported because he had demonstrated it.
“Every Nigerian should rally behind him (President) for Nigeria to be great through the implementation of people-oriented policies and programmes.
“We have confidence in Buhari’s administration. Since the coming of this government he has continued with all effort to make Nigeria great.
“He should be supported and not sabotaged or distracted,’’ Nafi’u said.
Besides, the chief imam urged Nigerians to be patience considering the drop in price of global crude oil, which is one of the major country’s revenue sources.
“You don’t expect magic in changing it but a gradual process.
“I also want to plead with the government to diversify the economy for the benefit of all Nigerians.’’
On the abduction of Chibok girls over two years, Nafi’u called for sustained special prayers.
“There is hope. If we submit our problems to Allah, He will answer our prayers,’’ said the clergy. (NAN)