Hijab controversy: Kwara PDP calls for calm

Date: 2021-02-21

Amid the hijab controversy that has hit some schools in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the State has called for calm and peace, saying that "we must not allow the issue to spark religious crisis."

The party in a statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Tunde Ashaolu, stressed the need for all parties involved to be tolerant, exercise caution and not allow wearing of hijab to cause enmity between adherents of the two religions.

The Kwara PDP also emphasised the need for all parties to respect subsisting court ruling on the matter, noting that any party that is not satisfied with the judgement, should seek redress in the court and not take law into their own hands, in the interest of peace.

"Kwara is well known as a State of harmony and people of the State have been living in peace and unity. We must therefore not allow the issue of hijab to spark religious crisis in Ilorin or any part of the State.

"We call on all parties involved to exercise caution, tolerance and not allow the issue to create tension and enmity between members of the Muslim and Christian communities. We must also be careful not to sow seed of discord in the minds of innocent young school students.

"We understand that there is a subsisting court ruling on this matter. We therefore appeal to all concerned parties to respect and abide by this judgement. Any party that is not satisfied with the order should seek redress at the court and not take law into their own hands, in the interest of peace and stability of our State. Ours is a society that is guided by laws.

"Our party also calls on the State Government to be proactive, handle the matter with utmost caution and not allow it degenerate into crisis. We implore the Government to learn from how previous administrations were able to manage the matter.

"The government must ensure quick resolution of the matter that will see students of affected schools return to their classes without further delay. The school closure has already caused interrupted learning for the students, and we can't afford to let them stay home longer."

Signed:
Tunde Ashaolu,
State Publicity Secretary,
Kwara PDP

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Mufutau Olatinwo     Ridhwanullah Al-Ilory     Abdullahi Adisa Akodudu     Rotimi Atere     Kwara United     Ibrahim Labaika     Ile Arugbo     Iliasu     Afolasade Opeyemi Kemi     Jimoh Saadudeen Muhammed     Khairat Gwadabe     Mopelola Abdulmaliq-Bashir     Sobi     Forgo Battery     Ubandawaki     Igbomina     Onilu     Bukola Saraki     Yusuf Ali     Yakub Lai Gobir     Iqra Books     A.E. Afolabi     Joseph Bamigboye     Usman Alkali Baba     Ballah     Michael Nzekwe     Arinola Lawal     Kwara State Fish Farmers Association     Folorunsho Erubu     Crystal Corner Shops     Ajakaye     Olaiya Zuberu     Bello Oyedepo     Mutawali     JAMB     Afolabi-Oshatimehin Adenike Harriet     Ayo Salami     Kpotum Mohammed Baba     Atunwa     Mohammed Lawal Bagega     Madawaki Of Ilorin     Nnazua     John Dara     Saidu Yaro Musa     Ajuloopin     Olota Of Odo-Owa     Voices Of Tomorrow     Sa\'adatu Modibbo-Kawu     Lawal Arinola Kudirat     Isiaka Gold     Fola Consultant     IsDB     Mohammed Ibrahim     Abdulmumini Jawondo     Revenue Court     Tafidan Kaiama     Christian Association Of Nigeria     Ramat Oganija     Ezekiel Yissa Benjamin     Unicontinental Construction Company     Jaiz Bank     CBT     Umar Gunu     Tunji Olawuyi     Kwara 2023     Tayo Awodiji     Tunde Saad     Aasiyat Bello Oyedepo     Ibrahim Jawondo     Sa\'adu Gambari     TESCOM 2025     Marufat Oladosu     Folaranmi Aro     Oyedepo     Computer Based Test     Saka Adeyemo     Yusuf Amuda Gobir    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Joseph Alex Offorjama     Sodiya     Chief Imam Of Ilorin     Tanke Road     Government Girls’ Day Secondary School Pakata     Onilorin     Balogun Gambari     Oloye     Ijagbo Health Centre     Taiwo Joseph     Christian Association Of Nigeria     Toun Okewale-Sonaiya     Shehu Alimi Foundation For Peace And Development     Federal Polytechnic Offa     Oke-opin     Ogidi-Oloje     Ibrahim Abdulqadir Abikan     Moji Makanjuola     Ayo Adeyemi     Tuesday Assayomo     Onilorin Of Ilorin     Ishola Moses Abiodun     Amina El-Imam     Nurudeen Muhammed     Funke Adedoyin     Rafiu Ajakaye     Kwara Primary Health Care Development Agency     Saidu Yaro Musa     Afolasade Opeyemi Kemi     Durbar     Labour Party     Bareke     Sadiq Buhari     Jaigbade Alao     Bello Abubakar     Ahmad Belgore     Kunle Suleiman     Jide Oyinloye     Mogaji Aare     Moses Adekanye     Medview Airlines     Ogbondoroko     Oba Abdulrahim     Benin Republic     Bureau Of Lands     Kwara     Lanre Olosunde     Emir Of Yashikira     Roheemat Hammed     Olumide Daniel Ibitoye     Offa Poly     Ganmo Electricity Sub-Station     Babs Iwarere     Vasolar Consortium     Abubakar B.M     Wole Oke     Christopher Ayeni     NURTW     Isiaq Khadeejah     Bilikisu Gambari     Government House     Abdulganiyu AbdulAzeez     Babatunde Ishola Babaita     Olatunde Oyeyiola     Yaru     Pius Abioje     Abdulrahman Abdullahi Kayode     Waheed Ibrahim     Garba Ayodele Wahab     Saad Omo Iya     Abdul-Rahoof Bello     Shuaibu Yaman     CCB     Nupe     Mahee Abdulkadir     Rebecca Olanrewaju     Olaosebikan